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Ongoing Training Series and Upcoming Special Events

Upcoming Virtual Conferences:
From Awareness to Action: Prioritizing Person-Centered HIV Prevention and Treatment on World AIDS Day 2024 Presented by the MAAETC Headquarters and Local Partner Sites, University of Pittsburgh LPS, University of Maryland, Baltimore LPS, Johns Hopkins University LPS, Health Federation of Philadelphia LPS, Howard University LPS, ChristianaCare LPS, Virginia Commonwealth University LPS, West Virginia University LPS, and Inova Health System LPS. In collaboration with Allegheny Health Network - Positive Health Clinic, Pittsburgh Area Center for Treatment (PACT), Jewish Healthcare Foundation, Persad Center, and Shepherd Wellness Community. More Information Available Here!! At a Glance: Free Continuing Education Credits!* Informative, Evidence-Based Learning from Clinical HIV Experts Keynote Speakers Panel Discussion
Ongoing Virtual Series:
	First Responders HIV Education & Training Series In collaboration with The STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins & the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center More Information Available Here!! This comprehensive series will provide foundational education on HIV field testing and linkage to care for first responders. Free EMS ConEd Credits Available* Topics Include: Field HIV/STI Testing & Linkage to Care Status Neutral Care: A Discussion of HIV and HIV Prevention for First Responders Navigating HIV, Mental Health & Substance Use as a First Responder HIV & Trauma Awareness for First Responders: Training for Effective Support First Responders on the Frontlines of HIV Prevention and Treatment: Personal Experiences Navigating Stigma and Burnout Using a Trauma-Informed Lens
Unity in Diversity: Engaging Minorities in HIV Care and Prevention Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Training Series More Information Available Here!! This virtual spring series will provide exclusive training sessions on effectively engaging minority communities in HIV care, treatment, and prevention. In partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), this series will cover a broad range of topics related to the Minority AIDS Initiative's goal of improving access to HIV care and health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority populations who are disproportionately affected by HIV. Topics Include: Chronic Mental Health Issues & Substance Use Disorders in HIV Care PrEP Uptake in Black Women: A Larger Scope Sexual Health, HIV, and Disabilities
	Key Strategies for Ending the HIV Epidemic Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Series More Information Available Here!! Each training session will focus on one of the four key strategies that make up the Ending the HIV Epidemic U.S. Initiative, which include diagnosing all individuals with HIV as early as possible, treating HIV rapidly and effectively to achieve sustained viral suppression, preventing new HIV transmissions using proven interventions such as PrEP, and responding quickly to potential HIV outbreaks to get needed prevention and treatment services to those who need them. Topics Include: HIV Testing & Diagnosis ART Prescribing and Management Engagement/Re-Engagement in Care Retention in Care Biomedical HIV Prevention Options Interprofessional HIV Practice
Trainings for Case Managers in Pennsylvania More Information Available Here!! This all-virtual series will provide initial and ongoing training to expand upon specific content foundational for medical case managers. Free Nursing and Social Work CEs Available* Topics Include: Fundamentals of HIV: The Facts Fundamentals of Case Management HIV and Special Populations Trauma Informed Care Public Benefits Co-occurring Behavioral Health Issues HIV & Aging PLEASE NOTE: this event is intended only for Case Managers and other Ryan White-funded employees in Pennsylvania, along with Pennsylvania Department of Health Employees
	Webinar Wednesday Series More Information Available Here!! This comprehensive series will explore a variety of topics related to HIV prevention, treatment, and new innovations in care. Topics Include: Homelessness & HIV HIV & Mental Health HIV & Depression: Screening, Interventions, and Impact on Care Continuum Trauma-Informed Care & HIV HIV & Opioid Use: Converging Epidemics Managing Comorbidities in People with HIV Over 50 Understanding the Power of Cultural Humility in the HIV Community The Intersection of HIV, Long COVID & Associated Mental Health Symptoms HIV & Substance Use
Accreditation Disclosures Nursing Continuing Education: The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Approver Unit an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. EMS ConED: The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is approved as a provider of emergency medical services continuing educational development. In order to receive EMS credits, you must provide your PA certification number. EMS ConED is offered for EMS and First Responders within Pennsylvania. If you are outside of Pennsylvania, we are able to provide a certificate of attendance if the evaluation is completed in the required timeframe. Certificate of Attendance: With completion of the required evaluations, participants can receive a certificate of attendance from the MAAETC. In order to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education, all required evaluations must be completed in a timely manner. Continuing Education credits issued for participation in CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of their state licensing board(s). Certificates will be emailed out 3-6 weeks after the evaluation period has closed.**
Acknowledgement The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) is supported by DHHS, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of a cooperative agreement of $3,561,880 and 0% financed with non-governmental sources. Additional funding provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH), Bureau of Communicable Diseases, Division of HIV Disease. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Any trade names for products mentioned are for training and identification purposes only. The contents of this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Funding was made possible in part by TR7HA53201-01-00 from the HRSA, HIV/AIDS Bureau and the PA DOH. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.