TRAINING
OVERVIEW
Training Outline
Application Process
Training Outline:
Days 1 & 2 (Required for Young
Adults and Clinical Care Staff)
Topics to
include:
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Differences between adolescent
and adult HIV care services
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Adolescent development
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Needs of youth as they
transition: body, mind and spirit
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Managing change
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Roles and responsibilities of
young adult consumer and clinical team
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Young adults as mentors
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Models for transitioning
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Creating a transition plan for
the clinic
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Implementation planning
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Challenges of transitioning
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Supervision and Boundaries
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Preparing clinical care staff
for transition
Days 3 & 4 (Required for Young
Adults and optional for Clinical Care Staff)
Topics to
include:
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Education and support
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Mentoring, confidentiality and
boundary setting
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Working on a team: treatment
planning, case conferencing, problem solving
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Cultural competency
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Communication skills
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Self Management
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Life Skills Preparation,
including knowing when to seek medical care, and identifying
and describing symptoms; making, canceling and rescheduling
appointments; attending appointments; call for urgent
visits; requesting prescription refills; negotiating
multiple providers and sub-specialty visits; healthcare
insurance; entitlements; and establishing a relationship
with the case manager
Application Process:
Who is Eligible
Ryan
White Funded Part D grantees who work with HIV+ adolescents or
young adults will be given first preference. Part A, B, and C
Ryan White funded grantees are eligible to apply and will be
contacted if space permits.
Who Should Attend
Adolescent clinical care providers should select two consumers who have recently transitioned to adult services. The Adolescent agencies should also send at least one clinic staff member to the training program, as well as an Adult clinical care provider who works closely with the Adolescent clinical care provider.
Agency Commitment
To receive the free training and
technical assistance, agencies that participate must commit to
the following:
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Provide funding for travel,
accommodations and per diem for two patients and at least
one clinical care staff person
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Participate in all
project-related technical assistance activities
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Participate in all evaluation
activities
How to Apply
Please
download the brochure here:
BROCHURE
Please fax your completed brochure to
212-629-3321 or email to
cornell@cicatelli.org
Upon receipt and review of your
application, CAI project staff will contact you to discuss your
application and the selection process.
