DESCRIPTION

This training will focus on the integration efforts that support a collaborative healthcare approach. Current medical updates in services for STIs, HIV, TB, family planning and addictions, and mental health will be discussed.

After completing this conference, the learner should be able to:

1. State current practice in the care and treatment of STDs, HIV, opioid addictions and mental health.
2. Explain how to screen clients for substance abuse issues.
3. Identify populations at risk for HIV/STIs/mental health and substance use disorder.
4. Demonstrate effective team skills by sharing information effectively, listening and responding to feedback from others, and using simple communication.

Important Note: You must register and attend both days in order to be eligible to receive credit as well as complete the required evaluations.

A variety of these topics will be discussed at this event

• HIV Transmission Risk Assessment
• Medication-assisted therapy for substance use disorders (i.e. buprenorphine, methadone, and/or naltrexone)
• Mental health disorders
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Substance use disorders
• Opioid use disorder
• Stigma or discrimination

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This course has been designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse midwives, nurse clinicians, health educators, outreach workers, social workers, health administrators, and other clinical personnel working in addictions, STI/HIV, SUD and mental health agencies, and other programs.

ACCREDITATION

See registration for details for education hours for CME, AMA PRA, CNE, CEU, CECH, CPH. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Register for Day 2, April 22, 2022

^{This training is a collaboration between Mid-Atlantic Education and Training Center (MAAETC), STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins (STD/HIV PTC), Central East ATTC, DC Area Health and Education Centers (AHEC) at Georgetown University, Rutgers Global Tuberculosis Institute, and National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning.}