Adolescent HIV/AIDS Workgroup Training Exchange
Date: 09/14/2006

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Introduction

The AETC Adolescent HIV/AIDS Workgroup has developed new AETC tools and resources addressing adolescent HIV care and treatment. On September 14, 2006, the AETC workgroup presented on the following:

	Legal Rights & Entitlements-- confidentiality of testing and treatment, educational rights, non-adherence
	Life Skills-- Transition Skills: Health Literacy Checklist and Adolescent Transition Workbook
	Mental Health -- anorexia nervosa and bulimia, depression, and gender identity issues

The training exchange brought together AETC providers, educators, and program coordinators from across the country. Presenters discussed the rationale for these tools and resources as well as highlighted components that directly address the needs of HIV providers and educators. Following the presentations, a Question and Answer (Q&A) session encouraged audience participation to ensure effective orientation to the tools and resources.

Background

The Adolescent HIV/AIDS Workgroup was charged with the task of facilitating collaboration among the AETCs in the identification, development and dissemination of materials for clinicians and trainers. After discussing and voting for specific topics, the Workgroup divided into three subgroups and set out to develop tools and resources addressing key adolescent HIV/AIDS issues. These tools and resources have been developed collaboratively by experienced providers and educators within and external to the AETC network through their involvement with the AETC workgroup. The tools are in draft form and have not been piloted; the training exchange is a forum in which the developers received additional feedback.

Objective

To familiarize participants with new AETC tools and resources addressing adolescent HIV/AIDS care and treatment.

The tools and resources are in draft form and the training exchange is a forum in which the developers can receive additional feedback.

The Adolescent HIV/AIDS authors and contributors to the development and review of these tools and resources include:

Delta Region AETC - Ronald Wilcox
Florida/Caribbean AETC - Lawrence Friedman, Patricia Robinson
Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center (MATEC) - Jeanne Bock
New England - Margery Donovan, Durrell Fox, Cathy Samples
New York/New Jersey AETC - Michelle Lyle
Pennsylvania/MidAtlantic AETC - Linda Frank, David Korman
Texas/Oklahoma AETC - Elizabeth Cabrera, Henry Pacheco, Deborah Phillips
AETC National Resource Center - Supriya Modey, Andrea Norberg, Megan Vanneman, Kaity Cheng (temporary Management Assistant), Laura Herman (Student Intern)

Other - Carol Davison, Marion Donohoe, Vera Holmes, Elise Johnson, Peter Oates, Jennifer Scanlon

HRSA HAB - Yolanda Cavalier

Training Exchange Presenters

Introductions
Workgroup Coordinator
Megan Vanneman, MPH, Program Coordinator for Evaluation, AETC National Resource Center

Workgroup Chairs
Marion Donohoe, RN, MSN, CPNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ANAC
Ronald Wilcox, MD, FAAP, Medical Director and Principal Investigator, Delta Region AETC

Presentations
Legal Rights & Entitlements Subgroup:
David Korman, JD, Training Specialist, PA/MA AETC
Cathy Samples, MD, MPH, Consultant, NE AETC

Life Skills Subgroup:
Megan Vanneman, MPH, Program Coordinator for Evaluation, AETC National Resource Center (on behalf of Patricia Robinson)
Marion Donohoe, RN, MSN, CPNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ANAC
Margery Donovan, RN, ND, ARNP, Continuing Care Manager, New England AETC, New Hampshire LPS

Mental Health Subgroup:
Ronald Wilcox, MD, FAAP, Medical Director and Principal Investigator, Delta Region AETC (on behalf of Dr. Linda Frank)

Who Participated in the Training Exchange?

Anyone interested in learning more about the legal rights and entitlements, transitioning skills, and mental health of adolescents with HIV/AIDS including directors, coordinators, and managers as well as nurses, social workers, health educators, case managers, and other related disciplines.

Program Evaluation

The evaluation component of this program is critical. As educators, we use this information to improve our training skills, and as grant writers, we use this information to secure funding so that we may continue to offer trainings. Evaluations should be completed and returned (via web or fax -- 973-972-0399) as soon as possible after the training exchange and no later than October 2, 2006.

Questions?

Please contact the AETC National Resource Center at info@aidsetc.org with any questions or comments.