Upcoming events.
The Facts: HIV Basics
To register: Call 757.446.6170 or email bankssr@odu.edu
In-person, Norfolk
The Intersection of HIV and Other STIs (Virtual)
Description
This webinar will focus on STI basics and their intersection with HIV.
Course Objectives:
Define the four reportable STIs and their signs and symptoms
Discuss the CDC treatment guidelines for reportable STIs
Report current data on STIs in Virgina
Relate STI prevention to HIV prevention
Speaker: Emily Cadden, Lead Health Educator | VCU HIV Education Program
This program will be offered using the Zoom platform. A link to the Zoom address will be provided after registration. For questions about this program, please email emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org.
Intended Audience
Prescribers, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, EIS, DIS, CHW, Status Neutral Navigators, HIV/STI Prevention professionals
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling (In-Person)
Description
HIV Prevention Counseling Series: Fundamentals is a one-day in person course that provides guidelines and skill-building opportunities for professionals who implement prevention counseling and HIV antibody testing. This workshop incorporates recommendations and strategies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for personalizing prevention counseling sessions before and after testing for HIV. The Facts course is a prerequisite for this course.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, THE PARTICIPANT WILL BE ABLE TO:
Identify strategies to support clients in making behavior changes that will reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV
Demonstrate through practice sessions the six steps of prevention counseling
Support the client in making a decision about testing and preparing for the result
Assist the client who tests to begin to integrate the result emotionally, behaviorally, and socially
Intended Audience:
HIV Testers, Disease Intervention Specialists, HIV Case Managers, Nurses, Social Workers, and other professionals who may be working with people at risk for acquiring HIV.
To receive the event access code to register for this class, please review the following information and complete all requested pre-requisites.
***Requirements and Pre-requisites:
1) All attendees must have attended the HIV Prevention Counseling Series: The Facts class in the state of Virginia in the past 12 months in order to attend this Fundamentals course, as the information in this training builds upon Facts.
2) To be considered for a spot in this class, we must have a copy of all of your certificates of completion for The Facts live and online module sessions prior to the scheduled training. **If you did not complete the FACTS with Inova Juniper but with a partner site, you will need to email a copy of all of your certificates of completion for The Facts live and online module sessions to Nathaniel Lewis at nathaniel.lewis@inova.org.
Once all certificates of completion have been confirmed received, you will then be provided the event access code to register.
Certificates of Completion:
Certificates will be provided upon completion of this program which confirms 8 hours of training.
Applicants will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions about this process, please email Nathaniel Lewis at nathaniel.lewis@inova.org.
Intended Audience
HIV Testers, Disease Intervention Specialists, HIV Case Managers, Nurses, Social Workers, and other professionals who may be working with people at risk for acquiring HIV.
Contact
Person: Nathaniel Lewis
Email: nathaniel.lewis@inova.org
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Course Description:
The Motivational Interviewing (MI) training program is designed to provide MI training to anyone working with people with or at risk of HIV/AIDS throughout the state of Virginia. Participants will be introduced to the theoretical foundations of MI, the role of ambivalence in behavior change, basic MI skills, and how to identify and elicit change talk with clients. The trainings will provide an opportunity to learn and practice MI skills, followed by a demonstration of the student’s proficiency in MI skills.
Course Objectives:
Understand the history and development of MI.
Define ambivalence and describe the role it plays in client behavior.
Describe the spirit of MI and guiding principles.
Demonstrate proficiency in basic MI skills (e.g., OARS).
Identify and cultivate change talk in interactions with clients.
Course Delivery & Requirements
This course is will be provided in person using didactic and interactive teaching modalities. After successful completion of this course, participants will be given the opportunity to participate in a web-based, one on one client simulation where they can demonstrate skills to trainers and receive feedback. For questions regarding the dates, times, and location of training opportunities, please email emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org. For questions regarding VDH requirements, please contact your contract monitor.
Speakers:
Robert Rodney, MSW
Virginia Commonwealth University
Johanna McKee, RN, CCRC
Virginia Commonwealth University
The Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing
Description
Requirements and Pre-requisites:
1) All attendees must have attended the HIV Prevention Counseling Series: The Facts and the Fundamentals classes in their entirety in the state of Virginia in the past 12 months. The information provided in these courses build upon each other.
2) To be considered for this class, please ensure that we have a copy of all of your certificates of completion from The Facts live and online module sessions and the Fundamental's training. Once all certificates of completion have been uploaded, you will be provided the event access code. Applicants will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please confirm in advance by emailing Nathaniel Lewis at nathaniel.lewis@inova.org
Course Description:
Waived Rapid HIV Testing is a skills-building workshop that will allow participants to practice administering two rapid HIV tests (Insti and ALERE Determine) through didactic and hands-on modules. Participants will practice integrating the six steps of prevention counseling into the rapid-rapid HIV testing process
If you have any questions about this process, please email Nathaniel Lewis at nathaniel.lewis@inova.org.
Intended Audience
This course is designed for, and limited to individuals who will be conducting CLIA-waived Rapid HIV Testing within 30 days of completing this course.
Contact
Person: Nathaniel Lewis
Email: nathaniel.lewis@inova.org
HIV and Mental Health (Virtual)
Description
Leaners will understand the issues and impact of HIV management on individuals with mental health issues and impacts of mental health due to aging and partner violence. Our speaker will be Aaron Coleman of Inova Juniper Program.
There will be no CEUs given for this training.
If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact aaron.coleman@inova.org.
Intended Audience
Clinical and non-clinical case managers, social Workers, mental health professionals, peer specialists, and community health workers.
Contact
Person: Aaron Coleman
Email: aaron.coleman@inova.org
HIV 101 (In-Person)
Description
The HIV 101 course is designed to provide an introductory understanding of HIV, including its transmission, effects on the body, and prevention strategies.
The course covers basic concepts of HIV, emphasizing how it attacks the immune system and the importance of treatment for living long and healthy lives. The course aims to equip participants with knowledge to protect themselves and others from HIV infection.
It is suitable for those new to the field or needing a refresher on HIV basics.
Intended Audience
Any professional engaging clients in case management, social work or clinical care
Contact
Person: Nathaniel Lewis
Email: nathaniel.lewis@inova.org
The Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing
Attendance both days required.
To register: Call 757.446.6170 or email bankssr@odu.edu
February 26th 9am-4:30 pm
February 27th 9am -1:30pm
In-Person
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU
735 Fairfax Avenue - Room 1031 Norfolk, VA, 23507
Clinical Recommendations for HIV and Breastfeeding
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Course Description: During this session, pediatric infectious disease expert, Dr. Ericka Peak, will prove an overview of current WHO, NIH, and CDC guidelines for HIV and breastfeeding.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Describe current WHO, NIH, and CDC recommendations regarding breastfeeding for individuals with HIV who are virally suppressed on effective antiretroviral therapy.
Evaluate clinical and treatment-related factors, including ART adherence and viral load, that influence the risk of HIV transmission during breastfeeding.
Apply updated national guidelines to counsel individuals with HIV on infant feeding options using evidence-based, patient-centered approaches.
Collaborate across disciplines to support consistent counseling, medication adherence, and psychosocial considerations aligned with current HIV care standards.
Speaker:
Ericka Peak, MD
Assistant Professor
Associate Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship
Children's Hospital of Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University
IMPORTANT: Please note that CEUs are currently pending approval. Upon approval, the following CEUs will be offered. If, for any reason, CEUs are not approved, registrants will be notified prior to the webinar.
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, VCU Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Medicine: VCU Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing: VCU Health Continuing Education designates this activity for a maximum of 1 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacy: This activity provides 1 ACPE contact hours (1 CEUs) of continuing education credit.
NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: Upon closing of the online evaluation, VCU Health CE will upload the pharmacy-related continuing education information to CPE Monitor within 60 days. Per ACPE rules, VCU Health CE does not have access nor the ability to upload credits requested after the evaluation closes. It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP ePID and DOB (in MMDD format)] in order to receive credit for participating in a CE activity.
Social Work: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, VCU Health Continuing Education is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.
Intended Audience
Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Case Managers
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden | Lead Health Educator | Virginia Commonwealth University
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
The Facts: HIV Basics (In-Person)
Description
The Facts course provides information concerning the spectrum of HIV disease, HIV epidemiology, HIV antibody and rapid testing, legal issues, partner counseling and referral services, risk assessment and reduction. Facts is a pre-requisite for the other two courses in the series: The Fundamentals and Waived Rapid.
For any questions or concerns regarding Facts, please contact Nathaniel Lewis at nathaniel.lewis@inova.org.
Intended Audience
Intended Audience: Public Health Professionals, Practitioners,, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, Pharmacists, DIS, HIV testers, Outreach workers.
Contact
Person: Nathaniel Lewis
Email: nathaniel.lewis@inova.org
Virginia Case Management Community of Practice: HIV and Aging Part 1
Description
The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) partners with Ryan White Case Management Programs across the Commonwealth to provide the Virginia Case Management Community of Practice. This program will help case managers share best practices and strategies for keeping clients engaged in care and virally suppressed.
In the Spring 2026 semester, the Community of Practice will provide a 3-part series focusing on case management best practices for HIV and Aging from Case Managers and other healthcare professionals who are part of Virginia Commonwealth University's Creating Interprofessional Readiness for Complex and Aging Adults (CIRCAA) program.
All Community of Practice Calls are from 3pm - 4pm
Part 1: Tuesday, March 17th
Part 2: Tuesday, May 19th
Part 3: Tuesday, June 16th
Topics covered will include:
Understanding basic principles of aging care
The 5 M's of Geriatrics
Polypharmacy
Psychosocial needs of aging patients
Nutrition
and more
Presenters:
Johanna McKee, RN; Nurse Educator | VCU RP MAAETC, Richmond, VA
Fox Beavers, MSW; Medical Case Manager | VCU, Richmond, VA
Nhu-Y Le, BSPH; Medical Case Manager | Virginia Health Options, Annandale, VA
Irene Bethel-Vineyard, MSW; Care Services Manager; Drop-in Center, Roanoke, VA
Allie Faley, MS, RD; Registered Clinical Dietitian; VCU, Richmond, VA
Intended Audience
Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, Social Workers, Mental Health Professionals, geriatric healthcare providers, EIS Workers, DIS, and others who may be assisting people with HIV
Contact
Person: Johanna McKee | Nurse Educator | VCU HIV Education Program
Email: johanna.mckee@vcuhealth.org
Cultural Humility & Equity
Description
Cultural Humility, Equity, and Responsiveness in HIV Prevention and Care is a 1-day program that explores the intersections of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, substance use, and other factors which may contribute to systemic marginalization. The course will examine how social determinants of health, unconscious bias, and stigma impact client engagement and retention in HIV care and prevention services.
The program will then provide best practices and skills-building opportunities to improve practitioner and systemic cultural humility, equity, and responsiveness promoting principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion when working with the various populations outlined above.
Speakers:
Rob Rodney, MSW
Emily Cadden
Darnell Barrington, MPH
Benefits 201: Deep Dive for HIV Case Managers (Virtual)
Description
Class Format : Virtual
Due to high demand, this class is being offered in a virtual format over 3 sessions. Attendance at all three sessions is required to receive credit. Sessions will be held on:
March 25th from 9:30am-12:30pm
March 26th from 9:30am-12:30pm
March 27th from 9:30am-12:30pm
Attendance at all three sessions is required to receive credit.
Course Description
This program will provide basic training in health insurance basics, Medicare/Medicaid & Medicaid Expansion, and SSI/SSDI/SOAR programs. This program provides a basic overview of TANF, SNAP, and similar social welfare programs, housing services including HOPWA and other programs, and an overview of VAMAP (Formerly ADAP)
This program is designed for eligibility specialists, medical and non-medical case managers, housing case managers, CHARLI case managers, patient navigators, community health workers, nurses, and support staff who assist clients in navigating social welfare programs. Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Correctly identify clients who may be eligible for Medicaid in Virginia and ways to enroll clients
Define TANF, SNAP, WIC, and other programs
Explain differences in eligibility and enrollment processes for housing programs
Define eligibility criteria and application procedure for the four VAMAP programs available in Virginia
Explain the differences between SSI & SSDI
Identify what type of clients are appropriate for the SOAR program and where to find additional services for SOAR
Correctly name the various parts of Medicare, what's covered by each type, enrollment processes, and guidelines, as well as resources for helping to pay for Medicare.
Speakers:
Insurance Basics - Rob Rodney, MSW | VCU School of Medicine
Medicare - Chelsea Johnson | VICAP / The SPAN Center
Medicaid - Irma Blackwell, MPA | Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Disability / SSI / SSDI - Mackenzie Eckenrode, MS | Social Security Administration
TANF - Monique Majeus | Virginia Department of Social Services
SNAP - Monica Moore | Virginia Department of Social Services
VA MAP (Virginia's ADAP Program) - VA MAP Team | Virginia Department of Health
Housing | HOPWA and Ryan White Housing Program Representative
Certificate of Attendance
Upon completion of this program, participants will receive a certificate awarding 9 hours of training.
This program satisfies VA Case Management Standards continuing education requirements for ADAP/VAMAP, Medicaid/ Medicare, SNAP, TANF, SSI/SSDI, etc. It also meets the training requirements of first-year eligibility specialists, non-medical case managers, and medical case managers as outlined on pages 5 and 6 of the standards.
Program Contact: For questions about this program, please email Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org
Intended Audience
Doctors, Pharmacists, Advance Practice Practitioners, Dentists, Social Workers, Nurses, Case Managers, Community Health Workers, EIS, DIS, and others who may be assisting people with HIV in accessing social benefit programs.
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
The Facts: HIV 101 (Virtual)
For more information about this course, please contact Emily Cadden at emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
The Facts is a hybrid course that provides information concerning the spectrum of HIV disease, HIV antibody testing, and developments in rapid testing, legal issues, disclosure assistance (partner counseling and referral services), and prevention. This course will be delivered using synchronous and asynchronous modalities. Session 1 will be at the time listed above during a synchronous virtual session. Then you will be provided links to the VA Train system to complete online learning modules.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Describe the spectrum of HIV disease
Discuss HIV testing options, the process of testing, and meaning of the results
Describe partner counseling and referral services in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Describe the Virginia Department of Health’s role in the partner counseling, referral, and disclosure voluntary test processes
Speakers:
Laura Pedersen, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Infectious Diseases Fellowship Associate Program Director
Regional Director MAAETC
Robert Rodney, MSW
Director of HIV Education
Regional Coordinator MAAETC
Emily Cadden
Lead Health Educator
Certificate of Completion
Certificates will be provided upon completion of this program which confirm 3.0 hours of training.
Intended Audience
Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Dentists, Advance Practice Practitioners, Case Managers, Pharmacists, DIS, HIV testers, Outreach workers, Status Neutral Service Navigators
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
Motivational Interviewing in HIV Care 2.0 (In-Person - Richmond)
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Description
Prerequisite: Successful completion of "Introduction to Motivational Interviewing" and a one-on-one client simulation are required prior to being admitted into this course. For more information about this requirement, please email Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org.
Please note: The Event Access Code will only be provided to participants once they've met the prerequisite.
Course Description:
This course will cover intermediate MI concepts and practices via didactics, case discussion, and demonstrations/practice. The training will be highly interactive and participants will receive real-time feedback on MI skills.
Learning objectives:
Participants will:
Develop a working knowledge of MI concepts and practices
Understand the key issues in evoking client motivation to change
Develop awareness and basic skills in using broader MI counseling strategies
Be able to use key MI communication techniques OARS
Understand the four processes of MI – engaging, focusing, evoking and planning
Experience/observe MI counseling practice
Course Eligibility:
This program is being offered at no cost through funding from the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) and the Virginia HIV/AIDS Resource and Consultation Center (VHARCC). As such, priority will be given to those funded under Ryan White, CDC, VDH, and HRSA funding to provide Case Management Services to people living with HIV/AIDS. If you are not funded under such grants, your registration for this class may be rejected. For any questions regarding course eligibility, please email emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
Intended Audience:
Doctors, Dentists, Social Workers, Nurses, Advance Practice Practitioners, Pharmacists, Case Managers, Mental Health and Substance Use Professionals in HIV Care, DIS, EIS, Status Neutral Navigators
Speakers:
Robert Rodney, MSW
Certificate of Attendance:
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance showing 6.5 hours of attendance
Program contact: for questions about this program, please email emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
Intended Audience
Doctors, Nurses, Oral Health Professionals, Mental Health and Substance Use Professionals, Case Managers, Testers, DIS, EIS
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling : Roanoke
Description
Please note this class will be held in person (not virtual.) To receive the Event Access Code for this class, please review and complete all pre-requisite requirements.
For more information about this course, please contact Emily Cadden at emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org.
The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling is a one-day course that provides guidelines and skill-building opportunities for professionals who implement prevention counseling and HIV antibody testing. This workshop incorporates recommendations and strategies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for personalizing prevention counseling sessions before and after testing for HIV. The Facts course is a prerequisite for this course.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, THE PARTICIPANT WILL BE ABLE TO:
Identify strategies to support clients in making behavior changes that will reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV
Demonstrate through practice sessions the six steps of prevention counseling
Support the client in making a decision about testing and preparing for the result
Assist the client who tests to begin to integrate the result emotionally, behaviorally, and socially
Speakers:
Robert Rodney, MSW | VCU HIV Education Program
Emily Cadden | VCU HIV Education Program
Certificate of Completion: Certificates will be provided upon completion of this program which confirms 6.5 hours of training.
Requirements and Pre-requisites:
1) All attendees must have attended Prevention Counseling Series: Facts within the state of Virginia in the past 12 months in order to attend this Fundamentals course, as the information provided in this course builds upon Facts.
2) To be considered for this class, please upload all of your certificates of completion for The Facts live and online module sessions. Once all certificates of completion have been uploaded, you will be provided the event access code. Applicants will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions about this process, please email Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org
Upload your Certificates of Completion Here
Intended Audience
HIV Testers, Disease Intervention Specialists, HIV Case Managers, Nurses, Social Workers, and other professionals who may be working with people at risk for acquiring HIV.
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org
The Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing: Roanoke
For more information about this course, please contact Emily Cadden at emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org.
The Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing course is a 1 and 1/2 day class that teaches participants how to run CLIA-waived rapid HIV tests. The first day is from 9-5 and the second day is from 9-1. Attendance at both days is required. Pre-requisites for this course include the following:
Successful completion of "The Facts" course within the past two years.
Successful completion of "The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling" course within the past year.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate safe work practices
Identify the QA steps required before, during, and after rapid HIV testing
List the steps of the HIV prevention counseling protocol in conducting the rapid HIV test
Perform and interpret a waived rapid HIV test correctly
Demonstrate finger sticking and sample collection
Demonstrate the integration of HIV counseling into the rapid testing process.
Speakers:
Rob Rodney, MSW
Program Director
VCU HIV Education Program
Emily Cadden
Lead Health Educator
VCU HIV Education Program
Johanna McKee, RN
Nurse Educator
VCU HIV Education Program
Robert Cheek
Director of Programs
Nationz Foundation
2026 Virginia Ryan White Case Management Summit
Description
The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center Local Partner Site at Virginia Commonwealth University is proud to partner with the Virginia Department of Health, and a planning committee consisting of case managers from all 5 regions of Virginia and all 5 parts of the Ryan White HIV AIDS Program, to host the 11th annual Virginia Ryan White Case Management Summit.
The summit will be held, virtually on: Tuesday, April 21 from 10am - 4pm AND Wednesday, April 22 from 10am - 3pm. The theme of this year's summit is:
Empowering New Pathways: The Work Continues
This summit is designed to provide case managers an opportunity to learn new skills, discuss best practices, and network with colleagues from other parts of the state. It is open to all Medical and Non-Medical case managers, HOPWA case managers, service navigators, community health workers and others providing case management services to Virginians with HIV.
Session Topics will include:
HIV/AIDS in 2026: Medical Updates
Internships and Interprofessional Education: Supporting the Next Generation of the HIV Workforce
The Use of Technology in HIV Case Management
Anger, De-Escalation, and Resiliency in Case Management
Supporting Healthy Aging through Nutrition
Regional breakouts
and more!
Intended Audience
HIV Case Managers and supervisors in Virginia
Contact
Person: Robert Rodney
Email: robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org
Clinical Series: HIV Prescribing Guidelines and Management Considerations for Primary Care and non-ID Providers
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Description
In this course, Dr. Tristen Jones will discuss ART, rapid start, and HIV care management in primary care settings. As well as the importance of healthcare maintenance and adherence for patients with HIV. This course highlights evolving areas of research including lipid management and HIV and aging.
Course Objectives:
1. Review the basic principles of ART including rapid start for people newly diagnosed with HIV.
2. Discuss how non-Infectious Disease providers can promote adherence and keep patients engaged in care.
3. Learn about important healthcare maintenance considerations including immunization recommendations, cancer screening, and comorbidities management.
4. Highlight evolving areas of research including lipid management and HIV and aging.
Speaker:
Tristen Jones, MD
Infectious Diseases Fellow
Virginia Commonwealth University
Accreditation:
IMPORTANT: Please note that CEUs are currently pending approval. Upon approval, the following CEUs will be offered. If, for any reason, CEUs are not approved, registrants will be notified prior to the webinar.
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, VCU Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Medicine: VCU Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing: VCU Health Continuing Education designates this activity for a maximum of 1 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacy: This activity provides 1 ACPE contact hours (1 CEUs) of continuing education credit.
NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: Upon closing of the online evaluation, VCU Health CE will upload the pharmacy-related continuing education information to CPE Monitor within 60 days. Per ACPE rules, VCU Health CE does not have access nor the ability to upload credits requested after the evaluation closes. It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP ePID and DOB (in MMDD format)] in order to receive credit for participating in a CE activity.
Social Work: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, VCU Health Continuing Education is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.
Intended Audience
Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
HIV and Mental Health (Virtual AM option)
Register here.
Description
Course Description: HIV and Mental Health (MH) training – May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This webinar will explore how to with individuals with mental health issues (both treated and untreated) and how these issues may impact HIV management. Impacts of mental health with aging and intimate partner/domestic violence will also be addressed.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Describe signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
Identify major classes of mental health disorders
Examine possible risk factors for mental health challenges including genetics, environment, aging, & intimate partner violence
Discuss impact of mental health challenges on HIV management
Compare treatment options for mental health disorders
Describe best practices for working with individuals with lived experience of mental health issues (both past and present)\work
Speaker: Andrea Reynolds, LCSW
Intended Audience
Prescribers, nurses, social workers, case managers, mental health professionals, substance use professionals, HIV/STI testers, DIS, EIS
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
HIV and Mental Health (Virtual PM option)
Register here
Description
Course Description: HIV and Mental Health (MH) training – May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This webinar will explore how to with individuals with mental health issues (both treated and untreated) and how these issues may impact HIV management. Impacts of mental health with aging and intimate partner/domestic violence will also be addressed.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Describe signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
Identify major classes of mental health disorders
Examine possible risk factors for mental health challenges including genetics, environment, aging, & intimate partner violence
Discuss impact of mental health challenges on HIV management
Compare treatment options for mental health disorders
Describe best practices for working with individuals with lived experience of mental health issues (both past and present)\work
Speaker: Andrea Reynolds, LCSW
Intended Audience
Prescribers, nurses, social workers, case managers, mental health professionals, substance use professionals, HIV/STI testers, DIS, EIS
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
Virginia Case Management Community of Practice: HIV and Aging Part 2
Description
The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) partners with Ryan White Case Management Programs across the Commonwealth to provide the Virginia Case Management Community of Practice. This program will help case managers share best practices and strategies for keeping clients engaged in care and virally suppressed.
In the Spring 2026 semester, the Community of Practice will provide a 3-part series focusing on case management best practices for HIV and Aging from Case Managers and other healthcare professionals who are part of Virginia Commonwealth University's Creating Interprofessional Readiness for Complex and Aging Adults (CIRCAA) program.
All Community of Practice Calls are from 3pm - 4pm
Part 1: Tuesday, March 17th
Part 2: Tuesday, May 19th
Part 3: Tuesday, June 16th
Topics covered will include:
Understanding basic principles of aging care
The 5 M's of Geriatrics
Polypharmacy
Psychosocial needs of aging patients
Nutrition
and more
Presenters:
Johanna McKee, RN; Nurse Educator | VCU RP MAAETC, Richmond, VA
Fox Beavers, MSW; Medical Case Manager | VCU, Richmond, VA
Nhu-Y Le, BSPH; Medical Case Manager | Virginia Health Options, Annandale, VA
Irene Bethel-Vineyard, MSW; Care Services Manager; Drop-in Center, Roanoke, VA
Allie Faley, MS, RD; Registered Clinical Dietitian; VCU, Richmond, VA
Intended Audience
Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, Social Workers, Mental Health Professionals, geriatric healthcare providers, EIS Workers, DIS, and others who may be assisting people with HIV
Contact
Person: Johanna McKee | Nurse Educator | VCU HIV Education Program
Email: johanna.mckee@vcuhealth.org
Virginia Case Management Community of Practice Part 3
Description
The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) partners with Ryan White Case Management Programs across the Commonwealth to provide the Virginia Case Management Community of Practice. This program will help case managers share best practices and strategies for keeping clients engaged in care and virally suppressed.
In the Spring 2026 semester, the Community of Practice will provide a 3-part series focusing on case management best practices for HIV and Aging from Case Managers and other healthcare professionals who are part of Virginia Commonwealth University's Creating Interprofessional Readiness for Complex and Aging Adults (CIRCAA) program.
All Community of Practice Calls are from 3pm - 4pm
Part 1: Tuesday, March 17th
Part 2: Tuesday, May 19th
Part 3: Tuesday, June 16th
Topics covered will include:
Understanding basic principles of aging care
The 5 M's of Geriatrics
Polypharmacy
Psychosocial needs of aging patients
Nutrition
and more
Presenters:
Johanna McKee, RN; Nurse Educator | VCU RP MAAETC, Richmond, VA
Fox Beavers, MSW; Medical Case Manager | VCU, Richmond, VA
Nhu-Y Le, BSPH; Medical Case Manager | Virginia Health Options, Annandale, VA
Irene Bethel-Vineyard, MSW; Care Services Manager; Drop-in Center, Roanoke, VA
Allie Faley, MS, RD; Registered Clinical Dietitian; VCU, Richmond, VA
Intended Audience
Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, Social Workers, Mental Health Professionals, geriatric healthcare providers, EIS Workers, DIS, and others who may be assisting people with HIV
Contact
Person: Johanna McKee | Nurse Educator | VCU HIV Education Program
Email: johanna.mckee@vcuhealth.org
Cultural Equity and Responsiveness
To register: Call 757.446.6170 or email bankssr@odu.edu
Hepatitis C Waived Rapid Testing
Description
This course will teach participant the hands-on skills of performing and interpreting the waived rapid HCV test. This course if for participants who will be performing CLIA waiver testing with in 30 days of this course.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate safe work practices
Identify the QA steps required before, during, and after rapid HCV testing
List the steps of the HCV prevention counseling protocol in conducting the rapid HCV test
Perform and interpret a waived rapid HCV test correctly
Demonstrate finger sticking and sample collection
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling and The Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing.
Intended Audience
HCV/HIV Testers
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org
The Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing: Richmond
For more information about this course, please contact Emily Cadden at emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org.
The Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing course is a 1 and 1/2 day class that teaches participants how to run CLIA-waived rapid HIV tests. The first day is from 9-5 and the second day is from 9-1. Attendance at both days is required. Pre-requisites for this course include the following:
Successful completion of "The Facts" course within the past two years.
Successful completion of "The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling" course within the past year.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate safe work practices
Identify the QA steps required before, during, and after rapid HIV testing
List the steps of the HIV prevention counseling protocol in conducting the rapid HIV test
Perform and interpret a waived rapid HIV test correctly
Demonstrate finger sticking and sample collection
Demonstrate the integration of HIV counseling into the rapid testing process.
Speakers:
Rob Rodney, MSW
Program Director
VCU HIV Education Program
Emily Cadden
Lead Health Educator
VCU HIV Education Program
Johanna McKee, RN
Nurse Educator
VCU HIV Education Program
Robert Cheek
Director of Programs
Nationz Foundation
The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling : Richmond (In-Person)
For more information about this course, please contact Emily Cadden at emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org.
The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling is a one-day course that provides guidelines and skill-building opportunities for professionals who implement prevention counseling and HIV antibody testing. This workshop incorporates recommendations and strategies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for personalizing prevention counseling sessions before and after testing for HIV. The Facts course is a prerequisite for this course.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, THE PARTICIPANT WILL BE ABLE TO:
Identify strategies to support clients in making behavior changes that will reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV
Demonstrate through practice sessions the six steps of prevention counseling
Support the client in making a decision about testing and preparing for the result
Assist the client who tests to begin to integrate the result emotionally, behaviorally, and socially
Speakers:
Robert Rodney, MSW | VCU HIV Education Program
Emily Cadden | VCU HIV Education Program
HIV/AIDS in 2026: Recent Biomedical Advancements in Prevention & Treatment
Description
Please note: This program has been agency-requested and is not available to the general public. If you would like this program brought to your agency, please email robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org
This program has been specifically designed for Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services. It will provide an overview of basics including HIV disease progression, transmission routes, and treatment options. It will also provide an overview of biomedical and behavioral interventions for the prevention of HIV. Then it will provide a review of recent advancements in HIV prevention and treatment including long-term injectables. Finally, it will provide insights on the intersections of HIV with mental health and substance use.
Learning Objectives: Upon completing this program, participants will be able to:
Describe the differences between HIV and AIDS
Explore epidemiological data for HIV
Identify transmission routes and effective prevention methods
Explain recent advancements in HIV treatment and prevention including long-term injectables, PrEP, PEP, & U=U
Identify local, state, and national resources for further HIV testing, treatment and education
Intended Audience
The staff of Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services
Contact
Person: Robert Rodney
Email: robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org
The Facts: HIV 101 (VIRTUAL)
For more information about this course, please contact Emily Cadden at emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
The Facts is a hybrid course that provides information concerning the spectrum of HIV disease, HIV antibody testing, and developments in rapid testing, legal issues, disclosure assistance (partner counseling and referral services), and prevention. This course will be delivered using synchronous and asynchronous modalities. Session 1 will be at the time listed above during a synchronous virtual session. Then you will be provided links to the VA Train system to complete online learning modules.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Describe the spectrum of HIV disease
Discuss HIV testing options, the process of testing, and meaning of the results
Describe partner counseling and referral services in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Describe the Virginia Department of Health’s role in the partner counseling, referral, and disclosure voluntary test processes
Speakers:
Laura Pedersen, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Infectious Diseases Fellowship Associate Program Director
Regional Director MAAETC
Robert Rodney, MSW
Director of HIV Education
Regional Coordinator MAAETC
Emily Cadden
Lead Health Educator
Certificate of Completion
Certificates will be provided upon completion of this program which confirm 3.0 hours of training.
Intended Audience
Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Dentists, Advance Practice Practitioners, Case Managers, Pharmacists, DIS, HIV testers, Outreach workers, Status Neutral Service Navigators
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
Motivational Interviewing in HIV Care 2.0 (In-Person - Richmond)
Register here
Prerequisite: Successful completion of "Introduction to Motivational Interviewing" and a one-on-one client simulation are required prior to being admitted into this course. For more information about this requirement, please email Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org.
Please note: The Event Access Code will only be provided to participants once they've met the prerequisite.
Course Description:
This course will cover intermediate MI concepts and practices via didactics, case discussion, and demonstrations/practice. The training will be highly interactive and participants will receive real-time feedback on MI skills.
Learning objectives:
Participants will:
Develop a working knowledge of MI concepts and practices
Understand the key issues in evoking client motivation to change
Develop awareness and basic skills in using broader MI counseling strategies
Be able to use key MI communication techniques OARS
Understand the four processes of MI – engaging, focusing, evoking and planning
Experience/observe MI counseling practice
Course Eligibility:
This program is being offered at no cost through funding from the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) and the Virginia HIV/AIDS Resource and Consultation Center (VHARCC). As such, priority will be given to those funded under Ryan White, CDC, VDH, and HRSA funding to provide Case Management Services to people living with HIV/AIDS. If you are not funded under such grants, your registration for this class may be rejected. For any questions regarding course eligibility, please email emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
Intended Audience:
Doctors, Dentists, Social Workers, Nurses, Advance Practice Practitioners, Pharmacists, Case Managers, Mental Health and Substance Use Professionals in HIV Care, DIS, EIS, Status Neutral Navigators
Speakers:
Enkelejda Ngjelina-Wagner, JD, MS, PhD
Robert Rodney, MSW
Certificate of Attendance:
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance showing 6.5 hours of attendance
Program contact: for questions about this program, please email emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
HIV and Substance Use AM Option (Virtual)
Description
Course Description:
HIV and Substance Use (SU) training – including how to work with individuals actively using substances and recovery strategies. Examine how SU may affect HIV management.
This session will provide an overview of the intersectionality of Substance Use and HIV.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Define substance use & addiction
Discuss the correlation between HIV & substance use
Discuss treatment options for substance use disorder and HIV
Speaker:
Robert Rodney, MSW
Certificate of Completion: Certificates of Completion will be provided reflecting 2 hours of attendance.
Program Contact: For questions about this program, please email Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org
Intended Audience
Any provider working with people living with or at-risk for acquiring HIV including, but not limited to: Doctors, Advance Practice Practitioners, Nurses, Social Workers, Dentists, Pharmacists, Substance Use Professionals, Case Managers, Community Health Workers.
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org
HIV and Substance Use PM Option (Virtual)
Description
Course Description:
HIV and Substance Use (SU) training – including how to work with individuals actively using substances and recovery strategies. Examine how SU may affect HIV management.
This session will provide an overview of the intersectionality of Substance Use and HIV.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Define substance use & addiction
Discuss the correlation between HIV & substance use
Discuss treatment options for substance use disorder and HIV
Speaker: Robert Rodney, MSW
Certificate of Completion: Certificates of Completion will be provided reflecting 2 hours of attendance.
Program Contact: For questions about this program, please email Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org
Intended Audience
Any provider working with people living with or at-risk for acquiring HIV including, but not limited to: Doctors, Advance Practice Practitioners, Nurses, Social Workers, Dentists, Pharmacists, Substance Use Professionals, Case Managers, Community Health Workers.
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org
Hepatitis C Waived Rapid Testing in HIV Prevention Settings (In Person)
Description
This course will teach participant the hands-on skills of performing and interpreting the waived rapid HCV test. This course if for participants who will be performing CLIA waiver testing with in 30 days of this course.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate safe work practices
Identify the QA steps required before, during, and after rapid HCV testing
List the steps of the HCV prevention counseling protocol in conducting the rapid HCV test
Perform and interpret a waived rapid HCV test correctly
Demonstrate finger sticking and sample collection
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling and The Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing.
Intended Audience
HCV Testers
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
HIV Prevention Series - The Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing : Richmond (In Person)
Class being held October 30th from 9am - 5pm AND October 31 from 9am to 1pm. Attendance both days is required for credit.
The Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing course is a 1 and 1/2 day class that teaches participants how to run CLIA-waived rapid HIV tests. Attendance at both days is required. Pre-requisites for this course include the following:
Successful completion of "The Facts" course within the past two years.
Successful completion of "The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling" course within the past year.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate safe work practices
Identify the QA steps required before, during, and after rapid HIV testing
List the steps of the HIV prevention counseling protocol in conducting the rapid HIV test
Perform and interpret a waived rapid HIV test correctly
Demonstrate finger sticking and sample collection
Demonstrate the integration of HIV counseling into the rapid testing process.
Speakers
Emily Cadden | VCU HIV Education Program
Robert Rodney, MSW | VCU HIV Education Program
Certificate of Completion
Certificates of Completion for 10.5 hours will be provided upon successful completion of this program.
Please note: The Event Access Code will only be provided to those who have met the pre-requisites for this course listed above. If you have any questions about this process, please email robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org.
Intended Audience
This course is designed for, and limited to individuals who will be conducting CLIA-waived Rapid HIV Testing within 30 days of completing this course.
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
HIV Prevention Series - Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling : Richmond (In-Person)
The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling is a one-day course that provides guidelines and skill-building opportunities for professionals who implement prevention counseling and HIV antibody testing. This workshop incorporates recommendations and strategies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for personalizing prevention counseling sessions before and after testing for HIV. The Facts course is a prerequisite for this course.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, THE PARTICIPANT WILL BE ABLE TO:
Identify strategies to support clients in making behavior changes that will reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV
Demonstrate through practice sessions the six steps of prevention counseling
Support the client in making a decision about testing and preparing for the result
Assist the client who tests to begin to integrate the result emotionally, behaviorally, and socially
Speakers:
Emily Cadden | VCU HIV Education Program
Robert Rodney, MSW | VCU HIV Education Program
Certificate of Completion: Certificates will be provided upon completion of this program which confirms 6.5 hours of training.
Requirements and Pre-requisites:
1) All attendees must have attended Prevention Counseling Series: Facts within the state of Virginia in the past 12 months in order to attend this Fundamentals course, as the information provided in this course builds upon Facts.
2) To be considered for this class, please upload all of your certificates of completion for The Facts live and online module sessions. Once all certificates of completion have been uploaded, you will be provided the event access code. Applicants will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions about this process, please email robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org
Upload your Certificates of Completion Here
Intended Audience
HIV Testers, Disease Intervention Specialists, HIV Case Managers, Nurses, Social Workers, and other professionals who may be working with people at risk for acquiring HIV.
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
Case Management Community of Practice: HIV Medication Overview and Updates (Virtual)
The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) will provide a Virginia Case Management Community of Practice Call. This call will help case managers share best practices and strategies for keeping clients engaged in care and virally suppressed.
Speaker: Patricia Fulco, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, AAHIVP
This month's program will feature Dr. Patricia Fulco from VCU Health. She will provide an over HIV drug classes and medications with a special focus on newer treatment options for the prevention and treatment of HIV.
This program will be offered using the Zoom platform. A link to the Zoom address will be provided after registration. For questions about this program, please email robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org or call 804.828.2475
Benefits 101 (In-person, Norfolk)
To learn more and register, please contact 757-445-6170 or erarcc@odu.edu
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in HIV Prevention and Care Settings (In-Person - Richmond, VA)
Register here.
Course Description:
The Motivational Interviewing (MI) training program is designed to provide MI training to anyone working with people with or at risk of HIV/AIDS throughout the state of Virginia. Participants will be introduced to the theoretical foundations of MI, the role of ambivalence in behavior change, basic MI skills, and how to identify and elicit change talk with clients. The trainings will provide an opportunity to learn and practice MI skills, followed by a demonstration of the student’s proficiency in MI skills.
Course Objectives:
Understand the history and development of MI.
Define ambivalence and describe the role it plays in client behavior.
Describe the spirit of MI and guiding principles.
Demonstrate proficiency in basic MI skills (e.g., OARS).
Identify and cultivate change talk in interactions with clients.
Course Delivery & Requirements
This course is will be provided in person using didactic and interactive teaching modalities. After successful completion of this course, participants will be given the opportunity to participate in a web-based, one on one client simulation where they can demonstrate skills to trainers and receive feedback. For questions regarding the dates, times, and location of training opportunities, please email emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org. For questions regarding VDH requirements, please contact your contract monitor.
Speakers:
Enkelejda Ngelina-Wagner, JD, MS, PhD
Robert Rodney, MSW
Course Eligibility:
This program is being offered at no cost through funding from the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) and the Virginia Department of Health. As such, priority will be given to those funded under Ryan White, CDC, VDH, and HRSA funding to provide Case Management Services to people with HIV/AIDS. If you are not funded under such grants, your registration for this class may be rejected. For any questions regarding course eligibility please email emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org.
Certificate of Completion:
A certificate of completion will be provided to all attendees indicating 6.5 hours of attendance.
Intended Audience
Doctors, Advance Practice Practitioners, Dentists, Pharmacists, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, HIV Testers, DIS, EIS, CHW
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
National DIS Day - The Intersection of HIV and Other STIs (Virtual)
Description
This webinar will focus on STI basics and their intersection with HIV.
Course Objectives:
Define the four reportable STIs and their signs and symptoms
Discuss the CDC treatment guidelines for reportable STIs
Report current data on STIs in Virgina
Relate STI prevention to HIV prevention
Speaker: Emily Cadden, Health Educator | VCU HIV Education Program
This program will be offered using the Zoom platform. A link to the Zoom address will be provided after registration. For questions about this program, please email emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org or call 804.647.6060.
Intended Audience
Prescribers, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, EIS, DIS, CHW, Status Neutral Navigators, HIV/STI Prevention professionals
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
HIV Prevention Series: The Facts (Virtual)
The Facts is a hybrid course that provides information concerning the spectrum of HIV disease, HIV antibody testing, and developments in rapid testing, legal issues, disclosure assistance (partner counseling and referral services), and prevention. This course will be delivered using synchronous and asynchronous modalities. Session 1 will be at the time listed above during a synchronous virtual session. Then you will be provided links to the VA Train system to complete online learning modules.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Describe the spectrum of HIV disease
Discuss HIV testing options, the process of testing, and meaning of the results
Describe partner counseling and referral services in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Describe the Virginia Department of Health’s role in the partner counseling, referral, and disclosure voluntary test processes
Speakers:
Laura Pedersen, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Infectious Diseases Fellowship Associate Program Director
Regional Director MAAETC
Robert Rodney, MSW
Director of HIV Education
Regional Coordinator MAAETC
Emily Cadden
Lead Health Educator
Certificate of Completion
Certificates will be provided upon completion of this program which confirm 3.0 hours of training.
Intended Audience
Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Dentists, Advance Practice Practitioners, Case Managers, Pharmacists, DIS, HIV testers, Outreach workers, Status Neutral Service Navigators
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis (Virtual)
Description
This training entitled HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis will presented by Caitlin Prather of Inova Juniper. Participants will learn about the various types of hepatitis, their symptoms, interactions with HIV and STIs, as well as their treatment options.
This event is open to all.
Intended Audience
This event is open to all: clinical staff, education staff, community staff, administrative staff.
Contact
Person: Nathaniel Lewis
Email: nathaniel.lewis@inova.org
HIV and Mental Health (Virtual)
Description
Leaners will understand the issues and impact of HIV management on individuals with mental health issues and impacts of mental health due to aging and partner violence. Our speaker will be Nathaniel Lewis of Inova Juniper Program.
There will be no CEUs given for this training.
If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact nathaniel.lewis@inova.org.
Intended Audience
Clinical and non-clinical case managers, social Workers, mental health professionals, peer specialists, and community health workers.
Contact
Person: Nathaniel Lewis
Email: nathaniel.lewis@inova.org
Benefits 201: Deep Dive for HIV Case Managers (Virtual)
Description
Class Format : Virtual
Due to high demand, this class is being offered in a virtual format over 3 sessions. Attendance at all three sessions is required to receive credit. Sessions will be held on:
September 24th from 9am-12pm
September 25th from 9am-12pm
September 26th from 9am - 12pm
Attendance at all three sessions is required to receive credit.
Course Description
This program will provide basic training in health insurance basics, Medicare/Medicaid & Medicaid Expansion, and SSI/SSDI/SOAR programs. This program provides a basic overview of TANF, SNAP, and similar social welfare programs, housing services including HOPWA and other programs, and an overview of VAMAP (Formerly ADAP)
This program is designed for eligibility specialists, medical and non-medical case managers, housing case managers, CHARLI case managers, patient navigators, community health workers, nurses, and support staff who assist clients in navigating social welfare programs. Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Correctly identify clients who may be eligible for Medicaid in Virginia and ways to enroll clients
Define TANF, SNAP, WIC, and other programs
Explain differences in eligibility and enrollment processes for housing programs
Define eligibility criteria and application procedure for the four VAMAP programs available in Virginia
Explain the differences between SSI & SSDI
Identify what type of clients are appropriate for the SOAR program and where to find additional services for SOAR
Correctly name the various parts of Medicare, what's covered by each type, enrollment processes, and guidelines, as well as resources for helping to pay for Medicare.
Speakers
Insurance Basics - Rob Rodney, MSW | VCU School of Medicine
Medicare - Chelsea Johnson | VICAP / The SPAN Center
Medicaid - Irma Blackwell, MPA | Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Disability / SSI / SSDI - Mackenzie Eckenrode, MS | Social Security Administration
TANF - Monique Majeus | Virginia Department of Social Services
SNAP - Monica Moore | Virginia Department of Social Services
VA MAP - VA MAP Team | Virginia Department of Health
Housing | HOPWA and Ryan White Housing Program Representative
Certificate of Attendance
Upon completion of this program, participants will receive a certificate awarding 9 hours of training.
This program satisfies VA Case Management Standards continuing education requirements for ADAP/VAMAP, Medicaid/ Medicare, SNAP, TANF, SSI/SSDI, etc. It also meets the training requirements of first-year eligibility specialists, non-medical case managers, and medical case managers as outlined on pages 5 and 6 of the standards.
Program Contact: For questions about this program, please email Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org
Intended Audience
Doctors, Pharmacists, Advance Practice Practitioners, Dentists, Social Workers, Nurses, Case Managers, Community Health Workers, EIS, DIS, and others who may be assisting people with HIV in accessing social benefit programs.
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org
Case Management Community of Practice: Navigating Compassion Fatigue (Virtual)
The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) will provide a Virginia Case Management Community of Practice Call. This call will help case managers share best practices and strategies for keeping clients engaged in care and virally suppressed.
Speaker: Andrea Reynolds, LCSW
This month's program will feature Andrea Reynolds, LCSW; Ryan White Case Management Trainer, Peer Reviewer and owner of Journey Thru Counseling & Wellness in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Andrea will provide an overview of compassion fatigue, its impact on helping professionals, and steps for building resiliency, preventing burnout, and navigating through fatigue.
This program will be offered using the Zoom platform. A link to the Zoom address will be provided after registration. For questions about this program, please email robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org or call 804.828.2475
HIV Prevention Series - Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing (In-person, Fairfax)
Description
This is a closed event and is passcode protected.
To receive the Event Access Code for this class, please review and complete all pre-requisite requirements.
Requirements and Pre-requisites:
1) All attendees must have attended the HIV Prevention Counseling Series: The Facts and the Fundamentals classes in their entirety in the state of Virginia in the past 12 months. The information provided in these courses build upon each other.
2) To be considered for this class, please ensure that we have a copy of all of your certificates of completion from The Facts live and online module sessions and the Fundamental's training. Once all certificates of completion have been uploaded, you will be provided the event access code. Applicants will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please confirm in advance by emailing Nathaniel Lewis at nathaniel.lewis@inova.org
Course Description:
The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling is a one-day course that provides guidelines and skill-building opportunities for professionals who implement prevention counseling and HIV antibody testing. This workshop incorporates recommendations and strategies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for personalizing prevention counseling sessions before and after testing for HIV. The Facts and The Fundamentals course is a prerequisite for this course.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, THE PARTICIPANT WILL BE ABLE TO:
Identify strategies to support clients in making behavior changes that will reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV
Demonstrate through practice sessions the six steps of prevention counseling
Support the client in making a decision about testing and preparing for the result
Assist the client who tests to begin to integrate the result emotionally, behaviorally, and socially
If you have any questions about this process, please email Nathaniel Lewis at nathaniel.lewis@inova.org.
Intended Audience
This course is designed for, and limited to individuals who will be conducting CLIA-waived Rapid HIV Testing within 30 days of completing this course.
Contact
Person: Nathaniel Lewis
Email: nathaniel.lewis@inova.org
HIV Prevention Series - Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling (In-person, Fairfax)
Description
HIV Prevention Counseling Series: Fundamentals is a one-day in person course that provides guidelines and skill-building opportunities for professionals who implement prevention counseling and HIV antibody testing. This workshop incorporates recommendations and strategies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for personalizing prevention counseling sessions before and after testing for HIV. The Facts course is a prerequisite for this course.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, THE PARTICIPANT WILL BE ABLE TO:
Identify strategies to support clients in making behavior changes that will reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV
Demonstrate through practice sessions the six steps of prevention counseling
Support the client in making a decision about testing and preparing for the result
Assist the client who tests to begin to integrate the result emotionally, behaviorally, and socially
Intended Audience:
HIV Testers, Disease Intervention Specialists, HIV Case Managers, Nurses, Social Workers, and other professionals who may be working with people at risk for acquiring HIV.
To receive the event access code to register for this class, please review the following information and complete all requested pre-requisites.
***Requirements and Pre-requisites:
1) All attendees must have attended the HIV Prevention Counseling Series: The Facts class in the state of Virginia in the past 12 months in order to attend this Fundamentals course, as the information in this training builds upon Facts.
2) To be considered for a spot in this class, we must have a copy of all of your certificates of completion for The Facts live and online module sessions prior to the scheduled training. **If you did not complete the FACTS with Inova Juniper but with a partner site, you will need to email a copy of all of your certificates of completion for The Facts live and online module sessions to Nathaniel Lewis at nathaniel.lewis@inova.org.
Once all certificates of completion have been confirmed received, you will then be provided the event access code to register.
Certificates of Completion:
Certificates will be provided upon completion of this program which confirms 7.5 hours of training.
Applicants will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions about this process, please email Nathaniel Lewis at nathaniel.lewis@inova.org.
HIV Prevention Series- The Facts (In-Person, Fairfax)
Description
The Facts course provides information concerning the spectrum of HIV disease, HIV epidemiology, HIV antibody and rapid testing, legal issues, partner counseling and referral services, risk assessment and reduction. Facts is a pre-requisite for the other two courses in the series: The Fundamentals and Waived Rapid.
For any questions or concerns regarding Facts, please contact Nathaniel Lewis at nathaniel.lewis@inova.org.
Intended Audience
Intended Audience: Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, Pharmacists, DIS, HIV testers, Outreach workers.
Contact
Person: Nathaniel Lewis
Email: nathaniel.lewis@inova.org
HIV Prevention Training: Treatment as Prevention (Virtual)
VIRTUAL
Registration Link Coming soon here.
EVENT DETAILS
Title: Treatment as Prevention (TasP)
Format: Virtual
Starts at: August 28th, 2025 10:00 AM ET
Ends at: August 28th, 2025 11:00 AM ET
Description
Update: In this webinar, the speaker will discuss the topic of Treatment as Prevention (TasP) and U=U.
Learners will understand the role TasP plays in preventing new HIV transmissions by using proven interventions, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and syringe services programs.
CEU: There will be no CEUs given for this event.
Certificate of Completion: Certificates of Completion will be provided reflecting 2 hours of attendance.
For questions regarding this session, please contact Nathaniel Lewis at nathaniel.lewis@inova.org.
Intended Audience:
Healthcare facilities, Prescribers, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, DIS, Community-based Organizations.
Contact
Person: Nathaniel Lewis
Email: nathaniel.lewis@inova.org
The Intersection of HIV and Other STIs (Virtual)
Description
This webinar will focus on STI basics and their intersection with HIV.
Course Objectives:
Define the four reportable STIs and their signs and symptoms
Discuss the CDC treatment guidelines for reportable STIs
Report current data on STIs in Virginia
Relate STI prevention to HIV prevention
Speaker: Emily Cadden, Health Educator | VCU HIV Education Program
This program will be offered using the Zoom platform. A link to the Zoom address will be provided after registration. For questions about this program, please email emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org or call 804.647.6060.
Intended Audience
Prescribers, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, EIS, DIS, CHW, Status Neutral Navigators, HIV/STI Prevention professionals
Contact
Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org
CANCELLED -HIV Prevention Series: Fundamentals of Waived Rapid HIV Testing (In-person, Norfolk)
Cancelled due to low enrollment: Please consult the training calendar for other opportunities to take this class.
August 28, 2025 | 8:30am - 4:30pm AND August 29, 2025 | 8:30am - 1pm. Attendance both days is required.
In-person | Norfolk
To learn more and register, please contact 757-445-6170 or erarcc@odu.edu
CANCELLED: HIV Prevention Series: Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling (In-person, Norfolk)
Cancelled due to low enrollment: Please consult the training calendar for other opportunities to take this class.
HIV Prevention Series: The Fundamentals of Prevention Counseling
August 27, 2025 | 8:30am - 4:30pm
To learn more and register, please contact 757-445-6170 or erarcc@odu.edu
Case Management Community of Practice: Screening for DV/IPV in HIV Settings (Virtual)
Description
The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) will provide a Virginia Case Management Community of Practice Call. This call will help case managers share best practices and strategies for keeping clients engaged in care and virally suppressed.
This month's program will feature Gabby Hutchinson from VCU Health's Project Empower program. Project Empower works around-the-clock to help families who experience violence intimate partner (domestic) violence, sexual violence or human trafficking, and are connected to VCU Health, VCU or the communities we serve. Gabby will provide information on screening and intervention case managers can use in HIV care and prevention settings.
This program will be offered using the Zoom platform. A link to the Zoom address will be provided after registration. For questions about this program, please email robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org or call 804.828.2475
Intended Audience
Intended Audience: Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, EIS Workers, DIS, and others who may be assisting people with HIV access Rapid Start services.
Contact
Person: Robert Rodney
Email: robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org