National Network ofSTD/HIV Prevention Training
Centers
Rheta Barnes Cindy GettyChief, Training Unit Sr. Advisor for Partner ServicesProgram and Training Branch Office of the DirectorDivision of STD Prevention Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB PreventionCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Dedicated to increasing and maintainingthe skills and knowledge of health
professionals in the areas of sexual andreproductive health
NNPTC History
Clinical Training Centers first funded in1979
Behavioral Interventions TrainingCenters & Partner Services TrainingCenters established in 1995
NNPTC Goals
Address the STD/HIV preventiontraining needs of public & private sectorhealth professionals throughout the US
Develop, deliver, & evaluate trainingactivities on the diagnosis, treatment,and prevention of STDs & HIV
NNPTC Structure
Clinical & Laboratory Training– 10 centers
Behavioral Interventions Training– 4 centers
Partner Services Training– 4 centers
NNPTC Programs 2006-2011
Includes HHS
SouthernIncludes HHS Regions V, VI
Western Includes HHS Regions IX, X
Oakland
SeattleEasternRegions I, II, III
Rochester
Boston
Albany
Baltimore New York City
STD Clinical TrainingBehavioral & Social Intervention TrainingPartner Services & Program Support Training
Central Includes HHS
Regions V, VII, VIII
DenverSt. Louis
Cincinnati
Tampa
Dallas
Austin
Birmingham
NNPTC Training ActivitiesApril 1, 2006 – March 31, 2007
32,414 students
12,895 course hours provided– 5,789 didactic hours (45%)– 7,106 experiential hours (55%)
1,010 training events
Types Of Students
8,769 registered students*– 67% devoted the majority of their time
to STD/HIV diagnosis, counseling andcare
– 58% from CBOs, publicly-fundedhealth programs, corrections facilities,Migrant health clinics and IndianHealth Service
*does not include online participants
Clinical & Laboratory Training 2-3 Centers in each geographic
quadrant
– Eastern Quadrant: MA, NY, & MD– Southern Quadrant: AL & FL– Central Quadrant: OH, MO, & CO– Western Quadrant: CA & WA
Provide didactic & experientialtraining in STD diagnostics, treatment& management
Focus on clinicians in public & privatepractice
Clinical & Laboratory Training
Behavioral Interventions Training
1 Center in each geographicquadrant– Eastern Quadrant: New York– Southern Quadrant: Texas– Central Quadrant: Colorado– Western Quadrant: California
Provide training in effectivebehavioral interventions todecrease STD/HIV risk
Focus on STD/HIV preventionspecialists & prevention programs
Behavioral Interventions Training
Partner Services Training
1 Center in each geographicquadrant– Eastern Quadrant: New York– Southern Quadrant: Texas– Central Quadrant: Colorado– Western Quadrant: California
Provide training in STD/HIVinterviewing, counseling & referralfor patients & partners
Focus on public health workers inSTD/HIV programs
Partner Services Training
NNPTC National LevelCollaborations
Ask Screen Intervene (ASI)Curriculum
Supports the CDC/HRSA/IDSARecommendations for Incorporating HIVPrevention into the Medical Care of PersonsLiving with HIV
Developed by the NNPTC in collaborationwith the AETCs & the AETC NationalResource Center
Targeted to clinicians caring for HIV-positivepatients
Ask, Screen, Intervene Curriculum
Module 1: Risk Screening for Behavioral Risks andSTDs
Module 2: Universal Prevention Messages &Addressing Misconceptions
Module 3: Tailored Behavioral Interventions
Module 4: Partner Services
Partnership for HealthCurriculum
Based on research study conducted by KeckSchool of Medicine, USC
Developed by the Behavioral InterventionsPTCs in collaboration with the AETCs
Designed to improve patient-providercommunication about safer sex, disclosure ofHIV serostatus, and HIV prevention
Partnership for HealthThe Action of One, The Partnership of Two,
The Power of Many Intervention:
– Initiate a three-five minute interaction with patients thatemphasizes the importance of
• Self Protection• Partner Protection• Disclosure
– Reinforcement at return clinic visits
Course targeted to:– health care providers who work with HIV + patients in
clinical settings– HIV clinics, STD clinics, substance use treatment center
clinics, criminal justice clinics
Capacity Assessment
Purpose: Determine current capacity of HIVPrograms to provide Partner Counseling andReferral Services (PCRS)
Methods:– Key Informant Interviews– Survey
Deliverables: Draft report to CDC to be usedin determining future TA and training needs
Future Partner Services Activities Integrate current STD (ISTDI) and HIV
(PCRS) training– Modular format– Flexible delivery depending on discipline
STD Program Management course indevelopment
Provide training and technical assistance
Where to Find STD/HIVTraining Information
http://depts.washington.edu/nnptc– NNPTC Course Information– NNPTC On-Line Continuing Education Activities– Other STD/HIV Training Resources
http://www.cdc.gov/std/training– CDC STD Prevention Training Resources
http://effectiveinterventions.org/– Diffusion of Effective Interventions Training
Many Thanks!
Collaboration Contacts:Rheta Barnes, Training Unit Chief, [email protected]é Davis, PTC Project Officer, [email protected] Getty, T&D Team Leader, [email protected]
LaShaun Polk, PTC Project Officer, [email protected]