See below for all upcoming trainings for PPS partners:
SBIRT 

SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral to Treatment)

SBIRT is an evidence-based and reimbursable approach to identify and intervene with patients who have alcohol and substance use issues. Its goal is to reduce and prevent related health consequences, disease, accidents and injuries, as well as improve patient outcomes and reduce costly healthcare utilization.

This is a free training. Lunch will be provided.

When
Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Where
Staten Island PPS, 7th Floor Conference Hall 
1 Edgewater Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10305

Who should attend?
Licensed clinicians

Training Mode
In person


To register, email Dr. Nadeen Makhlouf at [email protected] with your:
  • First and last name
  • License type
  • Practice name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number

Adult Mental Health First Aid 

Adult Mental Health First Aid

As part of the City's ThriveNYC initiative, the NYC Health Department is offering free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to all New Yorkers. MHFA is a groundbreaking public education program that teaches the skills needed to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges and crises. 

 

In this course, you will:

  • Learn to identify signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders
  • Learn how to respond if you see these signs in adults and members of the community
  • Acquire a valuable professional development tool
  • Become certified in mental health first aid (valid for 3 years) 

When

Friday, June 22, 2018, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Only a few seats left!)

 

Where

1199 SEIU Staten Island Office

790 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

 

Who should attend?

Open to anyone

 

Training Mode

In person



Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid

As part of the City's ThriveNYC initiative, the NYC Health Department is offering free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to all New Yorkers. MHFA is a groundbreaking public education program that teaches the skills needed to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges and crises. 

 

In this course, you will:

  • Learn to identify signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders
  • Learn how to respond if you see these signs in youth and members of the community
  • Acquire a valuable professional development tool
  • Become certified in mental health first aid (valid for 3 years) 

When

Monday, July 16, 2018, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

 

Where

1199 SEIU Staten Island Office

790 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

 

Who should attend?

Open to anyone

 

Training Mode

In person



Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals

Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals

Offered by the Center for Disease and Control, the goal of Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals is to introduce participants to the fundamentals of Health Literacy and demonstrate the importance of it within public health practice.

This course consists of a brief introduction followed by three lessons. Within these lessons, there are video clips, case studies, and knowledge check questions.

Who should attend?
Partner employees who haven't taken the Health Literacy Train the Trainer course

Training Mode
Online


Depression CAREPATH

Depression CAREPATH

The Depression CAREPATH was developed for use in home health care and hospice to support the assessment, monitoring, and case coordination of depression in older adults. Patient education materials, communication aids, and implementation guides and resources for administrators are also available.  After you complete registration for HWapps, the link found in the content section will direct you to a registration form for mental health training network, where you will access training. 

Upon completion of course and obtaining your certificate, please email your certificate to [email protected]

Who should attend?
Primary care providers and other staff in primary care practices 

Training Mode
Online


LGBTQ Cultural Awareness
 
LGBTQ Cultural Awareness

LGBTQ Cultural Awareness Training, presented by the Pride Center of Staten Island, advances a person-centered approach to working with LGBTQ patients and/or clients in healthcare settings. The training includes an introduction to (or review of) LGBTQ terminology, activities that focus on intersectionality and structural systems of oppression, and a discussion of the health disparities confronting LGBTQ individuals. Additionally, the training will give you concrete tools to make healthcare environments more welcoming for LGBTQ patients and/or clients, as well as your LGBTQ co-workers.

Who should attend?
All partner employees are encouraged to attend.

Training Mode
In person



LGBTQ Cultural Awareness
 
Disability  Ally Training

Person Centered Care Services of Staten Island is striving to develop relationships with agencies, businesses, hospitals and all community members to provide training/education on interacting/working with people with disabilities. After people are given the education of disabilities culture, communication tips, and general etiquette, better relationships are possible. This training can be geared and modified for anyone in any role or capacity. For example, if they are training hospital staff, the training can be geared to focus on health literacy and communication/comprehension of medical issues/treatment.

Who should attend?
All partner employees are encouraged to attend.

Training Mode
In person



xG Training Modules
 
Health Literacy  & Teach Back

This module is part of Care Management Training. Understanding the barriers that health literacy can present for patients is a key component of care. This module provides the learner with the many aspects of health literacy that need to be considered when educating a patient. In addition, the information points out key indicators that patients may be struggling to understand and also discuss how to employ teach back and other methodologies to be sure patients understand.

Who should attend?
Physicians, NPs, Nursing and clinical staff

Training Mode
Online + in-person sessions.