DESCRIPTION

This conference will focus on the integration efforts that support a collaborative healthcare approach. Current medical updates in services for STIs, HIV, TB, hepatitis, family planning and addictions 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 Population 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.

AGENDA - DAY 1

• Intro to FTCC
  Jeanne Hoover, STD/HIV PTC at Johns Hopkins University

• STI Treatment and Guidelines Update
  Khalil Ghanem, MD, Phd

• Drug Use and Abuse
  Renata Henry, M.Ed., The Danya Institute, Central East ATTC

• New Contraceptive Methods
  Mike Policar, MD, MPH

This event is the first of two trainings. Visit the What's New DC webpage.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This course has been designed for physicians, physician assistants, clinicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, counselors, social workers, educators, case managers, and intervention specialists working in addictions, STI/HIV, SUD and mental health agencies, and other programs.

ACCREDITATION

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Register for Day 2, May 21, 2021

^{This training is a collaboration between Mid-Atlantic Education and Training Center, STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins, Central East ATTC, DC Area Health and Education Centers-Georgetown University, and National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association.}