9-2:30pm
This session of the Michigan PrEP series will focus on PrEP access and special considerations for adolescents and young adults. Presentations will cover a variety of topics related to the healthcare and HIV prevention needs of youths. Specifically, this training will explore engagement with healthcare services, barriers that can impact this engagement, perceptions of need for HIV prevention activities, and considerations for PrEP navigation/prescribing. It is the goal that participation in this session will help attendees understand the unique needs of their clients and provide strategies to help link individuals to services that best fit their unique needs. Engaging adolescents and young adult in HIV prevention services is critical as we continue to work toward ending the HIV epidemic. Intended Audience: All interested persons are welcome to apply. HIV Testers, PrEP Navigators, Providers, Social Workers, Nurses, and Community Health Workers are encouraged to attend. Participation Requirements: In order to receive proof of attendance, training participants are required to log into the virtual platform on time, attend the entire training, and have microphone and camera access. Attendance log-in and out times will be monitored. Do not plan to arrive late or leave early. Late arrival is considered logging into the training fifteen (15) minutes after the start of the training. Late arrivals will not be permitted to enter the virtual training and will result in a no-call/no-show for training attendance; supervisors will be notified. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations or modifications must be made no later than two (2) business days prior to the training date. Applicants who are unable to attend any trainings for which they are registered must contact the Training Unit at MDHHS-BHSPtraining@michigan.gov. Failure to do so will classify the participant as a no-call/noshow and may result in lost priority when registering for future trainings. Training Date & Time Registration Deadline Monday, April 10, 2023 (9am – 2:30pm) Monday, March 27, 2023 Registration will open on Monday, February 27, 2023. All training registrations must be done through SHOARS. Click here for more information on accessing SHOARS. *All courses are free of charge, but registration is required.*