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SUMMARY:Training | Hep C Basics for Peer Workers (NYS Health Dept)
DESCRIPTION:Hep C Basics for Peer Workers \nDecember 4 | 10 AM – 12 PM\nRSVP\nThis 2-hour training at the Regional Training Center will provide peer workers with information on Hep C\, along with essential details about Hep A and B. \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall key information about who is affected by Hep C in NYS.\nUnderstand the basic functions of the liver.\nExplain how Hep C is and is not transmitted.\nShare information about viral hepatitis prevention and harm reduction strategies.\nRecall who should be screened for Hep B and C.\nDescribe the two-step testing process for Hep C.\nIdentify resources for Hep C testing in NYS.\nExplain the spectrum of illness associated with Hep C to clients.\nRecall important facts about new treatments for Hep C and available treatment resources in New York State.\nAdvise clients with Hep C on the importance of Hep A and B vaccination\, avoiding alcohol\, maintaining good liver health\, and preventing re-infection.\nRecall the NYS AIDS Institute Hep C Peer Worker competencies.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP \n\nQuestions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org   
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/training-hep-c-basics-for-peer-workers-nys-health-dept/
CATEGORIES:Hep B,Hep C,Training
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SUMMARY:Health Literacy in HIV\, STI and Viral Hepatitis in Patient Care (NYS Health Dept)
DESCRIPTION:Health Literacy in HIV\, STI and Viral Hepatitis in Patient Care \nThursday\, November 14 | 10 – 11:30 AM\nRSVP\nDescription:\n\nThis webinar from the Regional Training Center will provide health and human services providers an overview of health literacy and give participants the opportunity to develop skills utilizing health literacy universal precautions to clearly communicate with patients or clients. \nAt completion of this training\, participants will be able to apply two health literacy strategies\, plain language and teach back method\, into their work. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine health literacy.\nRecognize the health literacy disconnect in healthcare and how this affects patients and the public.\nDevelop plain language and teach-back facilitation skills.\nIdentify common concerns and challenges associated with incorporating plain language and teach-back methods with all patients.\nApply two health literacy universal precautions and plain language to their work.\nApply the teach-back method to improve communication and patient understanding.\n\nQuestions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/health-literacy-in-hiv-sti-and-viral-hepatitis-in-patient-care-nys-health-dept/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep B,Hep C,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Training | The ABCs of Hepatitis (NYS Health Dept)
DESCRIPTION:The ABCs of Hepatitis\nWednesday\, November 13 | 10 AM – 11:30 AM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nAs many as 75% of people with viral hepatitis are unaware of their infection. In order to end the viral hepatitis epidemic\, increased knowledge is needed among health and human service professionals. \nThis 90-minute webinar from the Regional Training Center will prepare non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers with the epidemiology\, modes of transmission\, prevention techniques\, and treatment of Hep A\, B\, and C. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the epidemiology\, modes of transmission\, prevention techniques\, and treatment of Hep A\nDescribe the epidemiology\, modes of transmission\, prevention techniques\, and treatment of Hep B\nDescribe the epidemiology\, modes of transmission\, prevention techniques\, and treatment of Hep C\nDiscuss efforts at the national\, state\, and local levels to end the viral hepatitis epidemic\n\nQuestions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/training-the-abcs-of-hepatitis-nys-health-dept/
CATEGORIES:Hep B,Hep C,Training
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