Positive Prevention: Connecting Care and Prevention

This one day training will provide participants with updated information and strategies for promoting prevention among people living with HIV/AIDS. The latest research demonstrates that early initiation of treatment, retention in care and viral load suppression are critical to the health of people with HIV and also play a key role in reducing new infections. Participants will learn strategies for coupling messages about the importance of clinical care with behavioral interventions to address the risks associated with sexual and substance using behaviors.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Recall the latest research that demonstrates the link between treatment and prevention;
• Explain to clients the importance of early initiation of anti-retroviral treatment, viral load suppression and retention in care;
• Recall how co-morbidities such as HIV/HCV co-infection or HIV/syphilis co-infection can affect transmission and acquisition of HIV and other infectious diseases;
• Refer clients as needed to other intensive prevention interventions including group level interventions, condom distribution programs, partner services, syringe access and others; and
• Practice skills related to promoting prevention among clients living with HIV of all ages.

Prerequisite: None. It is strongly suggested that participants have attended basic training in HIV/AIDS.

Audience: All health and human service providers who interact with clients who are living with HIV/AIDS.>

Continuing Education Credits:

This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

To register, visit www.hivtrainingny.org.