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OVERVIEW
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States, with an estimated 5 million people testing positive. Hepatitis C respects no demographic, therefore anyone is at risk for acquiring this viral disease. Injection drug use accounts for more than two-thirds of all new HCV infections in the United States. Opioid Treatment Programs, needle and syringe exchange programs, and comprehensive risk-modifying educational programs have been shown to be effective in preventing HIV transmission and are likely to be useful for decreasing HCV transmissions.
TRAINING LOGISTICS
The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. in collaboration with the Hepatitis C Association is providing Hepatitis C Training for Opioid Treatment Providers across the nation. This FREE training, funded by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA/CSAT) provides Hepatitis C education and supportive materials in an effort to decrease HCV transmission and to better serve patients with Hepatitis C.
This Hepatitis C training will provide participants updated information on:
- Hepatitis C and how it affects the liver
- Hepatitis C transmission and risk factors
- Diagnostic tests
- Natural history and progression of Hepatitis C and HIV/HCV co-infection
- Treatment options
- Barriers to treatment
- How to find community resources
The training is 3 hours long and includes a slide show presentation, discussion, and Q&A session. A copy of the presentation and all resource materials are available on CD-ROM which will be available at the training. Three (3) credit hours are available from NAADAC, to those professionals who qualify.
TRAINING SCHEDULING FOR 2009
| ORGANIZATION | TRAINING DATE | TRAINER | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson Treatment Center | January 16, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Bruce Burkett | Williamson, WV |
| Alliance Clinic | January 27, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Boyd Dallos | Minneapolis, MN |
| Martinsburg Institute | January 27, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Randy Pope | Martinsburg, WV |
| Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health | CANCELLED | Michael Ninburg | Yakima, WA |
| Charleston Treatment Center | February 4, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Patty Gilbertson | Charleston, WV |
| Concord Metro Treatment Center | February 10, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Randy Pope | Concord, NH |
| Dakota Treatment Center | February 11, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Boyd Dallos | Burnsville, MN |
| Tacoma Treatment Solutions | February 17, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Michael Ninburg | Tacoma, WA |
| Clarksburg Treatment Center | February 18, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Randy Pope | Clarksburg, WV |
| Hennepin Faculty Associates | February 18, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Randy Huard | Minnepolis, MN |
| Alcohol/Drug Network | February 18, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Michael Ninburg | Spokane, WA |
| Beckley Treatment Center | February 19, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Randy Pope | Beckley, WV |
| Specialized Treatment Services | March 3, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Randy Huard | Minneapolis, MN |
| Merrimack River Medical Services | March 9, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Patty Gilbertson | Portland, ME |
| Habit Opco | March 10, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Donald Davis | Manchester, NH |
| Valhalla Place | March 11, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Linda Ruble | Woodbury, MN |
| Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health | March 12, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Michael Ninburg | Yakima, WA |
| Huntington Treatment Center | March 18, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Vince Sanabria | Huntington, WV |
| Atchison Service Center | March 20, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Deliana Garcia | Topeka, KS |
| Springdale Methadone Treatment Center | March 23, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Bruce Burkett | Springdale, AR |
| Valley Health Services | March 24, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Boyd Dallos | Appleton, WI |
| Parkersburg Treatment Center | March 25, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Myra Archer | Parkersburg, WV |
| Wheeling Treatment Center | March 25, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Donald Davis | Wheeling, WV |
| Columbia River Mental Health | April 1, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Michael Ninburg | Vancouver, WA |
| New Jersey Department of Health (HUB) | April 7, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Barry Edge | Clayton, NJ |
| CATAR | April 13, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Linda Bird | Little Rock, AR |
| University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Substance Abuse Treatment Clinic | April 14, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Linda Bird | Little Rock, AR |
| Tacoma/Pierce County Treatment Services | April 15, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Michael Ninburg | Tacoma, WA |
| New Jersey Department of Health (HUB) | April 22, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Barry Edge | Sayreville, NJ |
| New Jersey Department of Health (HUB) | April 30, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Barry Edge | Maplewood, NJ |
| Vancouver Treatment Solutions | May 6, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Michael Ninburg | Vancouver, WA |
| Baltimore, MD OTPs (HUB) | May 21, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Robin Smith | Baltimore, MD |
| Baltimore, MD OTPs (HUB) | May 22, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Robin Smith | Baltimore, MD |
| State of Nevada OTPs (HUB) | May 28, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Jeff Monford | Las Vegas, NV |
| State of Delaware (HUB) | June 10, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Corinna Dan | Wilmington, DE |
| University of Alabama Hospital System | June 10, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Deliana Garcia | Birmingham, AL |
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like more information about this FREE Hepatitis C Training, please call (301) 998-8676 , for Patrick Walsh.
Resources:
http://www.hepcfocus.com 
For more information, please visit:
http://www.aatod.org/
http://www.hepcassoc.org