See below for all upcoming trainings for PPS partners:
Patient Activation Training
 
Patient Activation Training
 
Patient activation refers to how capable an individual is of taking care of themselves when it comes to managing their health and healthcare. Different people have different levels of activation. In this training, participants will learn how to assess a person's level of activation using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM©) and how to tailor goals and interventions for an individual based on their level of activation using Coaching for Activation (CfA©).

When
Wednesay, May 23, 2018, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
 
Where
Staten Island PPS, 7th Floor Conference Hall 
1 Edgewater Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10305
 
Who should attend?
Partner employees in PAM project (2.d.i)
 
Training Mode
In person


Mental Health First Aid Training
 
Mental Health First Aid Training
 
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 8 hour 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 
 
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
 
Introduction to Targeted Conditions: Guidelines to Identify and Manage

This module is part of Care Management Training. Case management provides a positive effect on patient care delivery and outcomes. However, not all patients are appropriate for case management intervention. Therefore, case managers need to know which populations they should target to maximize their effect. In this module, a Geisinger subject matter expert explains which patients can be affected the most by case management services. Case study activities are also part of this module; specific instructions on how to answer the case study are available in your syllabus. Additionally, a companion guide is also available for your personal note-taking. 

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

Training Mode
Online + in-person sessions.