SW Idaho AHEC is part of a national project with the National AHEC Organization, funded through CDC, to provide resources and training to health professionals, promoting the use of strong recommendation for the HPV (human papillomavirus)  vaccine. Objectives for training include:

1. Describe why HPV vaccination is important for cancer prevention.
2. Identify the appropriate HPV vaccination schedule based on patient age.
3. Describe effective HPV vaccine recommendations for patients age 11 or 12 years, as well as for age 13 years and older.
4. Develop self-efficacy in delivering effective HPV vaccination recommendations
5. Identify reassuring, confident, and concise responses to parental questions about HPV vaccination.
6. Implement disease detection and prevention health care services (e.g., smoking cessation, weight reduction, diabetes screening, blood pressure screening, immunization services) to prevent health problems and maintain health. (REQUIRED FOR PHARMACY CREDIT)

Ready-made slides based on the CDC's "Your are the Key" presentation, resource handouts, and evaluation materials are available. SW Idaho AHEC can also provide an honorarium and travel support for speakers and continuing education credits through ACCME, ANCC, and ACPE. 

For more information and to schedule a training, please contact:

Katrina Hoff, SW Idaho AHEC Director 

khoff@jannus.org

(208) 947-4295