HIV Risk Assessments: Implementing Person-Centered Approaches

Presenter: Jim Hogan, Assistant Director, SPHERE & SH/HIP, Programs of Health Imperatives
 
Description:  This training focuses on building provider comfort to start person–centered conversations about HIV risk and risk reduction. The training provides basic information on the content of these conversations and offers participants ample opportunities to increase their own comfort level engaging in these conversations. It explores the ways these conversations support an individual’s interest in making changes to reduce their HIV risk(s) and referrals that can offer enhanced support.  Participants will develop strategies for integrating risk assessment conversations and support into the health and human service settings.
 
Date: February 27, 2012
Time: 9:00AM-4:00PM
Fee: $50, includes continental breakfast, CEUs and training materials. Lunch is on your own.
Designed for: HIV Service personnel, health and human service professionals, social workers, homeless shelter staff, case managers and school health personnel.