Adolescents and the Law: California

Originally presented by Cardea Oakland on July 20, 2011

This 90-minute webcast discusses the requirements of the new and existing laws for family planning Title X providers. Policies and systems that need to be in place to serve adolescent family planning clients in California will also be discussed. This session meets the training requirement for the OPA Program Instruction Series on Title X Grantee Compliance with Grant Requirements and Applicable Federal and State Law, including State Reporting Laws.

Adolescents and the Law: Nevada

Originally presented by Cardea Oakland on August 11, 2011

This 90-minute webcast discusses the requirements of the new and existing laws for family planning Title X providers. Policies and systems that need to be in place to serve adolescent family planning clients in Nevada will also be discussed. This session meets the training requirement for the OPA Program Instruction Series on Title X Grantee Compliance with Grant Requirements and Applicable Federal and State Law, including State Reporting Laws.

Adolescents and the Law: Reproductive Health in Arizona

Originally presented by Cardea Oakland on December 8, 2010

This 90-minute webcast discusses the requirements of the new and existing laws for family planning Title X providers, as well as policies and systems that need to be in place to serve adolescent family planning clients in Arizona.

Clinic Counseling to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on July 15, 2011

Dr. Melanie Gold discusses how to use motivational interviewing techniques to counsel adolescent clients on contraceptive use and to promote behavior change. She also addresses the particular challenges that Region VI family planning staff face when working with teens.

Everyone's Doing It and So Can You, but Better: Successful Youth Outreach Via Social Media

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on October 14, 2010

We have all heard that social media is something that health educators and agencies are utilizing to reach the public — specifically youth. But many of us wonder: How did they do it? Was it successful? If so, how and why? This session identifies the tools available as well as reviews several successful online prevention and education programs.

Family Involvement in Adolescent Decision Making

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on December 16, 2010

Research clearly indicates that adolescents who have strong relationships with adults are less likely to engage in risky behavior — including drug and alcohol abuse; violence; school failure; and risky sexual behavior. This webinar is focused on helping New Mexico family planning providers incorporate discussing family involvement in adolescent clients' lives. Emphasis is placed on communication skills for health care workers to use in encouraging adolescent clients to include family in their decision-making, as well as tools to assess for signs of sexual coercion.

Get the 411: Best Practices for Communicating with Adolescents

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on June 29, 2010

This webinar provides information and resources to improve communication about family planning and sexual health with adolescents. It reviews effective communication techniques for engaging youth and establishing trust and rapport. The webinar also covers key elements of adolescent brain development and discusses the implications for working effectively with teens.

Reaching Adolescent Clients in Family Planning Services

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on January 13, 2012

What are the major issues that Louisiana and Texas adolescents are bringing to the family planning clinic? How can we most effectively help them?

Reducing Teen Pregnancy in Texas: Facts, Myths and Making Inroads

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on November 16, 2011

As third in the nation in teen pregnancy and first in repeat teen pregnancy, Texas has its work cut out for it. Teen pregnancy has a significant impact on the health and economic prosperity of Texas. However, there are effective prevention efforts that can make a significant impact on current numbers. As respected key players in the community, Texas healthcare providers need to be aware of available resources, what works, what doesn't and how to incorporate these evidence-based programs into their clinical practice and educational outreach.

Sexual Abuse and Coercion Counseling: Part II: A Case-based Webcast

Originally presented by Cardea Oakland on February 10, 2011

This 90-minute webcast helps family planning staff at all levels to build the skills needed to assess and counsel adolescent clients who have experienced sexual coercion and abuse.

Mandatory Reporting Laws in Idaho

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on June 6, 2012

This webinar updates the Idaho Health Department Title X family planning staff on the mandatory reporting laws related to child abuse; including sexual abuse, rape and/or incest as it relates to serving young clients in a clinical setting. This webinar includes a review of the current mandatory reporting laws along with resources available for community referrals.

A Clinical Update on Intrauterine Contraception

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on February 14, 2011

Intrauterine contraception (IUC) is a safe and effective method of contraception that, however, is not widely used by women in the United States. This webinar addresses improving utilization rates and dispelling both patient and provider myths around IUC.

Clinical Case Management: LARC (Long Acting Reversible Contraception)

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on October 26, 2011

Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) is becoming more widely accepted. LARC includes intrauterine contraceptives (IUCs) and contraceptive implants. As a result, clinicians are more commonly encountering challenging clinical management decisions in clients using these methods. This webinar will address how to manage side effects, complications and difficult removals of LARC methods.

Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC): Clinical Update

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on February 9, 2011

Several methods of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) are available in the United States. However, despite their safety and efficacy records, LARC methods remain generally underutilized. This webinar compares the various LARC methods, discusses appropriate candidates for LARC, and describes the potential role of LARC in reducing unintended pregnancy.

Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC): Myths and Facts

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on January 27, 2011

This webinar explores the role that Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) methods can play in reducing unintended pregnancy, particularly among adolescents and young women. Effective contraceptive counseling for the various LARC methods is reviewed, followed by a discussion of the misconceptions surrounding these methods.

Reproductive Life Planning

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on December 8, 2011

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that preconception care and reproductive life planning be incorporated into each medical visit for men and women of reproductive age. A Reproductive Life Plan (RLP) is a set of personal goals about having or not having children, with steps to achieve those goals.

Reproductive Life Planning Using Motivational Interviewing Techniques

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on May 19, 2011

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that preconception care and reproductive life planning be incorporated into each medical visit for men and women of reproductive age. This webinar helps busy providers accomplish this goal by using motivational interviewing techniques without compromising clinic flow. Key risk factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes are reviewed.

A Practical Guide to Healthy Weight Management

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on November 30, 2011

This 90-minute webinar explores practical points for counseling clients on healthy weight management strategies. Particular attention is paid to the barriers that both clinicians and clients face in their efforts to talk about weight management. Multiple tools are shared with participants to facilitate discussions with clients in family planning and primary care settings. Recent research findings are discussed, covering what is known about nutrition and physical activity strategies that work, as well as other contributing factors to weight such as stress and sleep.

Assessment and Management of Pelvic Pain

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on April 27, 2011

How do family planning and primary care providers sort through the often puzzling symptoms of pelvic pain? This webinar reviews the most common causes, how to approach making a differential diagnosis, when to manage the condition, and when to make a referral.

Family Planning Fee Collection Training - New Mexico

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on March 19, 2010

This Webinar familiarizes staff with Title X Family Planning patient fee guidelines. Participants learn how to include fee required documentation and assessment guidelines into practice.

Human Trafficking & Reproductive Health

Originally presented by Cardea Oakland on November 15, 2011

Trafficking of children and young women is often — but not always — associated with prostitution, sexual coercion, and sexual violence. This webinar provides an overview of human trafficking and reproductive health, as well as a framework to help staff become more comfortable in their role addressing the health care needs of trafficking survivors.

Human Trafficking in a Reproductive Health Setting: Best Practices for Screening and Responding

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on September 30, 2011

Join us to learn more about human trafficking in the AR, LA, OK, NM TX region. As reproductive health clinic staff, how can you spot signs of human trafficking? What can you do if you think someone may be a victim of trafficking? Where can you go for help?

Integrating Preconception Care into Reproductive Health

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on March 9, 2011

This session reviews the CDC recommendations on preconception health care with a particular emphasis on reproductive life planning. Medical, behavioral and social risk factors that negatively affect pregnancy outcomes are reviewed. The reasons for screening for these risk factors are discussed as well as how providers can implement effective preconception assessment and counseling in their practice.

Integrating Preconception Care into Reproductive Health

Audio conference presented on March 17, 2010

This audio conference reviews the CDC recommendations on preconception health care with a particular emphasis on reproductive life planning. Medical, behavioral and social risk factors that negatively affect pregnancy outcomes are reviewed. The reasons for screening for these risk factors are discussed as well as how providers can implement effective preconception assessment and counseling in their practice.

Louisiana Focus: Abnormal Paps and Vaginitis

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on May 27, 2011

An update for clinicians in Louisiana family planning clinics.

Mandatory Reporting in Arkansas

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on September 22, 2011

Listen to this important webinar to hear about Arkansas' state reporting laws. What constitutes child abuse? What do you need to know when seeing adolescent clients? Under what circumstances must you report abuse? When does reporting violate HIPPA? What happens if you fail to report child maltreatment? Learn the answers to these questions and many more.

Mandatory Reporting Laws in Washington State

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on June 29, 2011

This webinar updates Washington State Title X family planning staff on the mandatory reporting laws related to child abuse; including sexual abuse, rape and/or incest as it relates to serving young clients in a clinical setting. This webinar also includes a review of the current mandatory reporting laws along with the statewide resources available for staff training and community referrals.

Mandatory Texas Contractor Compliance Training: Child Abuse Reporting

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on June 23, 2011

This presentation focuses on the requirements of screening, reporting and tracking of incidents of suspected child sexual abuse for Texas Department of State Health Services' (DSHS) contractors. The training includes discussion of the requirements for reporting, the importance of having effective staff training, implementing a report tracking system, as well as maintaining an effective internal policy and procedure. Contractors will have an opportunity to update their knowledge and refine their skills to meet these statutory requirements.

New Mexico 2011 Protocol Update Webinar

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on June 24, 2011

The first part of the webinar consists of Jackie Berg, Assistant General Counsel at the New Mexico Department of Health, discussing the interplay of confidentiality requirements of Title X services with mandated reporting requirements. The second part of the webinar is a presentation by Wanicha Burapa, MD and Margie Montoya, CNP of the New Mexico Department of Health on important clinical and legal changes included in the 2011 Family Planning Program Protocol revisions.

NM DOH Family Planning Program 2010 Protocol Update

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on May 21, 2010

The session is designed to educate participants on relevant changes in the Title X clinical visits. These changes are consistent with the changes in the evidence-based guidelines published by various reputable medical practice organizations as well as the grant requirements.

Pap Smear Guidelines

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on April 9, 2010

This webinar is designed to educate participants on how to screen their patients for cervical cancer and its precursors consistent with the evidence based guidelines published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. This webinar specifically instructs on the age at which screening should start and end and the recommended intervals of screening. In addition, it presents the relevant evidence from the medical literature that supports these new guidelines.

Review of FPAR Table 13 for Texas Family Planning Providers

Originally presented Cardea Austin on January 13, 2011

In this session, participants are introduced to Title X Guidelines with regards to infertility counseling. They will then be able to inform patients about some causes of infertility, and know to refer them if more counseling is needed.

Serving Male Clients in the Family Planning Setting

Originally presented by Cardea Oakland on March 20, 2012

This webcast identifies approaches to serving male clients in a family planning clinic setting that positively influence sexual and reproductive health care. Participants learn how to more effectively address males' sexual health concerns as well as communication strategies to counsel males. Also included are in-reach strategies to increase the number of male clients.

Sex Trafficking in Washington State: Laws, Assessment & Resources

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on November 10, 2011

This webinar updates Washington State Title X family planning staff on legislation that was passed in Washington State in the fight against child sex trafficking. This 90-minute webinar includes a review of the collaborative efforts between law enforcement, the judicial system, and service providers; including working with the regional Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Response Group. Our presenters address "red flags" for assessment, trauma bonds and the complexities of, not just the police investigation, but the overall long-term restorative care needed for young people victimized by trafficking.

Screening and Management of Breast Conditions in a Family Planning Setting

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on September 21, 2011

Women expect that their primary care and family planning providers will give them evidence based advice about screening, early diagnosis, and the latest prevention information about breast cancer. This webinar helps bring clarity to the current controversies surrounding breast cancer screening. Participants will learn to use an evidence-based strategy to screen for breast cancer and to formulate a management plan when a breast mass is detected. The session includes a review of the recommendations of the US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use in women who have a variety of breast findings.

Texas DSHS Primary Health Care/County Indigent Roundtable

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on August 30, 2011

This audience specific webinar addresses updates for Project Directors and Program Managers of Primary Health Care.

The Louisiana Family Planning Program and the CDC's US Medical Eligibility Criteria

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on April 29, 2011

This webinar provides an introduction to the CDC's US Medical Eligibility Criteria and the Louisiana Family Planning program's new protocols, which incorporate these criteria and current ACOG standards. Content also includes Louisiana protocols for mandatory reporting of human trafficking and reproductive coercion.

Well Woman Visit

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on May 15, 2010

Dr. Policar takes an evidence-based look at the content of the Well Women Visit, with a focus on the rationale for the new recommendations for breast and cervical cancer screening. The implications for family planning clinics are discussed.

Male Friendly Clinics and Outreach

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on March 30, 2012

Join us for a discussion about why it is important to involve males in the family planning process. Learn how to create a male friendly atmosphere in your clinic and get tips on successful outreach strategies.

Best Practices for Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on May 18, 2012

RNs, NPs, and other clinic staff who attend this training will increase their capability to attract adolescents to their clinics and counsel them on pregnancy prevention in order to reduce the incidence of adolescent pregnancies in Arkansas.

A Webinar on Webinars: Improving Your Participation Skills

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on May 17, 2011

Would you like to learn more about actively participating in webinars? Webinars are being used more and more as an effective distance learning tool. These events are most effective when attendees are able to interact and fully participate. Learn how to chat online, answer polling questions, and use other fun and exciting ways to interact with this new learning environment.

Basic Tenets of Clinic Efficiency: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on June 22, 2011

This webinar focuses on quality improvement principles, and applying basic tenets of clinic efficiency to achieve high quality, efficient family planning and related preventive health services. This webinar emphasizes the importance of continuous data collection and analysis in the clinic efficiency process. It also reviews key benchmarks and indicators, data collection tools and discuss common inefficiencies and potential interventions or solutions. Participants are encouraged to share approaches to resolving clinic efficiency challenges.

Cost Analysis Web-Based Training Series

Originally presented by Cardea Oakland in October-November 2011

This series of four webinars provides a review of all facets of the updated Cost Analysis Methodology developed for Region IX. This series is considered to be a complete and sequential training.

Evidence Based Practice for Nurses: Using Your HEAL-WA Website

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on February 1, 2012

How, in the midst of a busy practice, can RNs and advanced practice clinicians stay informed about the growing body of scientific evidence? How can we evaluate all the information to choose the best interventions for our clients? In Washington, RNs have a valuable resource that gives easy online access to evidence-based resources… HEAL-WA. This webinar shows RNs and advanced practice clinicians how to use HEAL-WA in their own practice.

Health Literacy and OCPs: Helping Louisiana Clients to Understand and Remember Instructions for How to Use OCPs Correctly

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on May 13, 2011

How can you be sure that your clients understand what you are saying? Do they understand the materials you give them? Learn how to communicate effectively with clients, especially those with limited health literacy, about oral contraceptives and give them the tools to understand how to take OCPs correctly, including what to do in case of missed pills.

Health Literacy and OCPs: Helping Your Clients to Understand and Remember Instructions for How to Use OCPs Correctly

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on November 9, 2010

How can you be sure that your clients understand what you are saying? Do they understand the materials you give them? This webinar will provide you with information about how to communicate effectively with clients, especially those with limited health literacy, about oral contraceptives and give them the tools to understand how to take OCPs correctly, including what to do in case of missed pills.

Improving the Collection of Accurate Racial/Ethnic Data

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on June 9, 2010

Collecting accurate racial/ethnic data is important to identifying racial/ethnic differences and disparities, improving quality of care, tracking quality indicators and health outcomes, and targeting resources appropriately.

Legal Issues In Electronic Medical Charting

Originally presented by Carda Austin on June 4, 2010

The move toward electronic charting is filled with new and challenging issues that were not contemplated only a few years ago. This webinar covers electronic charting pitfalls, records preservation & production events and litigation issues.

Reaching New Heights: Assessing Organizational Capacity to Provide Culturally Proficient Services

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on April 28, 2010

Organizations build cultural capacity by engaging in activities and processes that are strategic, inclusive and ongoing at all levels of the organization. A systems approach to cultural and community competence or "proficiency" is a way to ensure sustainable actions regarding issues of culture, diversity and parity in how clients access and experience services. Join us to learn about the systems approach and practice using a readiness-to-change matrix and mini-action planning process.

So You Want to Incorporate New Media: Making the Case and Making It Stick

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on October 28, 2010

You know how social media is a useful tool in outreach and education efforts. So now how do you get your staff, management and board of directors on the same page? With proper information to illustrate the utility of new media efforts and a plan on how your agency can craft, launch and maintain a new media initiative, you can make the case! This session will identify the tools available as well as administrative and development issues to take into consideration when developing your plan. As well, you will learn about measuring returns and where to "plug" into to keep up to date on new technology tools being developed.

Walking the Line: Advocacy in Any Role

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on October 5, 2011

Family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), STD and HIV programs are increasingly impacted by economic and political challenges. Engaging in advocacy and policy change is one way to ensure access to FP/RH, STD and HIV services and improve access to and quality of care for patients. Please join us for this interactive webinar to learn how each of us can legally influence policy and about advocacy tips and tactics.

Health Care and Domestic Violence in Arkansas

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on June 1, 2011

RNs, clinicians, and other clinic staff who listen to this event will increase their ability to identify clients who are being abused or victims of interpersonal or intimate partner violence and gain knowledge of Arkansas state laws on domestic violence to provide support and prevention options to our clients.

Accurate CPT Coding for Reproductive Health Care Services

Originally presented by Cardea Oakland on June 13 and 20, 2012

Accurate CPT and ICD coding is critical for women's health care clinicians, both to ensure prompt payments and to meet compliance expectations of payers. This session will use a case study format to provide examples of the most common coding dilemmas faced by clinicians. Special emphasis will be placed on coding considerations for services provided by nurse practitioners, CNMs, and physician assistants, as well as accurate coding for office visits and procedures.

CDC STD Treatment Guidelines 2010

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on November 3, 2010

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected to release new recommendations for treating sexually transmitted infections in fall 2010. The purpose of this 90-minute webinar is to detail major changes in recommendations from those outlined in the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2006; highlight the advantages of nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) for the diagnosis of Chlamydia and gonorrhea; and describe patient preference and criteria for using vaginal swabs vs. other specimen types. This webinar presentation offers time for the listening audience to ask questions and share their experiences and perspectives.

Chlamydia Partner Management

This Audio Conference was recorded on February 25, 2010

Are you interested in learning how to motivate clients who have chlamydia to bring their sex partner(s) in for examination and treatment? Listen to this audio conference to learn about partner services and its role in STD infection management.

Clinical Update on HPV and HPV Vaccine

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on April 12, 2011

This webinar provides clinicians with an update on management strategies for HPV associated cancers, precancers and other HPV-related manifestations. The speaker reviews current data on the burden of HPV disease and best practices in the prevention and management of HPV infection — including vaccination recommendations for males and females.

Case Management of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Herpes and Syphilis

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on February 15, 2012

This session features case-based presentations on current treatment of chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes and syphilis. The presentations highlight changes in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment Guidelines released in December, 2010.

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HIV and Stigma

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on March 23, 2012

Listeners will gain a basic understanding of stigma and explore how it develops in relation to HIV/AIDS. The webinar takes a closer look at how stigma affects individuals living with HIV/AIDS and identifies ways that health professionals can counter HIV/AIDS stigma in their own work. This webinar is co-provided by Cardea Services and the Texas/Oklahoma AIDS Education & Training Center.

HIV, Stigma and Prison

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on March 29, 2012

The goal of this training is to inform health care workers about stigma and HIV/AIDS when working with incarcerated populations. Listeners will take a closer look at how stigma intersects with barriers to re entry and explore factors that influence the development of stigma. This webinar is co-provided by Cardea Services and the Texas/Oklahoma AIDS Education & Training Center.

Integrating HIV Services in Native Communities - Part Two

This Audio Conference was recorded on February 24, 2010

Building on an earlier audio conference in September (Integrating HIV Services in Native Communities), this second audio conference will include the perspectives of two Native people living with HIV, who will discuss their personal journey with HIV, how they have integrated culturally appropriate/traditional healing with other services and missed opportunities along the way. In addition, a representative from a community that has had success with HIV integration will discuss their accomplishments, challenges and lessons learned. A national perspective on integration efforts, best practice, and HIV Integration resources will also be discussed.

STD Treatment Update: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Herpes and Syphilis

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on January 26, 2012

This course features a panel of experts discussing the highlights of the latest recommendations for testing and treatment of chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes and syphilis. They will discuss key changes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment Guidelines released in December, 2010.

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Vaginal Self-collected Swabs for Aptima Testing

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on November 5, 2010

An overview of vaginal swab sampling for chlamydia and gonorrhea testing reviewing the data supporting vaginal swab sampling in women, the role of vaginal swab sampling in testing and screening settings, and the "how to's" of vaginal swab sampling.

Vaginal Swabs: Performance, Patient Preference and Applications

Originally presented by Cardea Seattle on January 13, 2010

This 90-minute webinar reviews data on performance of and patient preference for vaginal swabs vs. other specimen sites and criteria for using vaginal swabs and to discuss application of vaginal swabs in non-routine clinic visits. This webinar also includes an educational piece for clients and previews a new Provider Toolkit that will be available for clinicians in 2010. In addition, it offers time for the listening audience to ask questions and share their experiences both clinician- and patient-collected vaginal swabs.

Women and HIV

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on June 11, 2010

Women continue to be a fast-growing number of HIV infected individuals in the US, yet most research trials and evidence based treatment efforts do not focus on women's needs and issues. Delayed initiation of evidence based healthcare treatment to this population leads to an increased spread of HIV, AIDS and death. This webinar focuses on the challenges of sex and gender based differences in the provision of health care to women with or at risk for HIV infection as well as racial and ethnic disparities faced by women in relation to HIV prevention, transmission, and treatment.

Counseling LGBTQ Clients for STD and HIV Services

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on April 30, 2012

RNs, clinicians, and other clinic staff who listen to this event will acquire knowledge regarding the prevalence of disease due to HIV/STDs among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning (LGBTQ) clients living in the United States. They will increase their ability to counsel and provide healthcare services to LGBTQ clients in their clinic settings, especially with regards to HIV/STD services, with the goal of increasing those clients seeking health care services.

Evidence-Based Interventions for Increasing Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Retesting Rates

Originally presented by Cardea Oakland on July 24, 2012

Chlamydia (CT) and gonorrhea (GC) reinfections are very common and increase a woman's risk of serious reproductive health complications. The CDC recommends that retesting patients a few months after treatment for CT or GC be a priority for providers. Yet, retesting rates remain low, hovering around 30% nationally. While many patients return to their providers during the target period for retesting, many do not receive a retest. During this webinar, we share data on the risks of CT/GC reinfections for women and easy-to-implement best practice interventions at both the clinic-/systems- and patient-levels that are documented to improve retesting rates.

Delivery of the Positive HIV Test Result

One-hour online course

This one-hour online course presents a 3-step method for giving a positive HIV test result in a clinical setting. Three brief videos model the use of this approach.

Family Planning Basics: The Essentials

Online course

This web-based, interactive course is designed for staff to gain the knowledge needed to conduct basic family planning education and counseling.

Texas Family Planning Annual Report (FPAR)

Online course

This series includes an overview of the Family Planning Annual Report, commonly known as the FPAR, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) FPAR submission process. In this series, DSHS Title X Contractors will acquire the knowledge to successfully complete and submit an FPAR for their agency.

Title X Orientation

Online course

All family planning staff of Title X funded clinics need to know the basics of Title X. This interactive orientation provides an efficient and cost-effective way to train staff. Also included are special sections for supervisors and administrators. An excellent introduction or refresher web-based course.

Contraceptive Update and Counseling

Originally presented by Cardea Austin on January 12, 2012

The purpose of this activity is to update RNs and Advanced Practice Nurses on the latest evidence based indications and contraindications for contraceptive use. Participants will learn how to apply the new Medical Eligibility Criteria guidelines with an emphasis on recently approved contraceptive methods.

Human Trafficking: A Family Planning Perspective

Audio Conference

Human trafficking is the buying, selling or transporting of human beings for forced labor or sexual exploitation without their consent. It deprives people of their human rights and freedoms and presents a global health risk. During this audio conference, participants will hear from national experts in the field of human trafficking, learn how to identify patients who are being trafficked and will be given opportunities to ask questions.

STD Current Management Strategies: Taking a Sexual History

Clinical Training Video
California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center (CA PTC)

In this video, you will learn how to ask patients clinically important questions about their sexual health and risks for STD and HIV in a clear and respectful manner. Video production by Jon Schainker at Educational Technology Services, University of California, Berkeley.

STD Current Management Strategies: New Gonorrhea Treatment Recommendations

Clinical Training Video
California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center (CA PTC)

In this video, Dr. Park discusses antibiotic resistance among Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates and highlights the CDC's current treatment recommendations for gonorrhea infections. Video production by Jon Schainker at Educational Technology Services, University of California, Berkeley.

STD Current Management Strategies: Syphilis Management

Clinical Training Video
California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center (CA PTC)

In this video, Dr. Adler provides an update on current diagnosis and management of syphilis infection. Video production by Jon Schainker at Educational Technology Services, University of California, Berkeley.

“The Great Pretender”—Have You Missed a Syphilis Diagnosis?

Webinar Recording

This webinar recording features presentations on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and clinical management of syphilis, along with case presentations. Participants learn to appropriately screen and test for syphilis, particularly in pregnant women and MSM.

Building Support and Systems for Billing in Public Health Programs

Webinar Recording

As STD and other public health programs look to Medicaid and other third-party billing for program sustainability, they face unique challenges. This webinar presents examples of state and local public health programs that have overcome these challenges. Participants will hear ideas for building support for third-party billing and developing systems for implementation.