The mission of the Mississippi AIDS Education and Training Center (MS AETC) strives to provide HIV care and services through the provision of high-quality, professional education and provider training. We tailor educational services to the needs of all health care professionals, from novice to expert, and from low-volume to high-volume HIV care.
The AETC programs work in:
- Community-based organizations
- Community health centers
- Correctional facilities
- Family planning clinics
- Health departments
- Hospitals
| - Mental health and addiction treatment facilities
- Ryan White clinics
- STD clinics
- Primary care clinics
- Other health care sites
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Who
HIV experts from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and across the United States focus on providing clinicians and health care professionals the opportunity to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to provide high-quality HIV care services for all.
Target audience:
- Physicians
- Advance practice nurses
- Nurses
- Physician assistants
- Pharmacists
| - Social workers/case managers
- Oral health professionals
- Mental health and substance abuse professionals
- Other healthcare professions, especially Ryan White CARE Act-funded providers working with hard-to-reach and underserved populations
- Other health professionals providing high quality HIV care and services
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How
The MS AETC program provides in-person, online and distance-based training to promote current treatment guidelines and to highlight key issues in current clinical practice. We work with clinics to determine the best methods/mode of training for your facility. Continuing education credits may be available for some courses.
The AETC program offers:
- Conferences
- Consultations
- Mentoring
- Online education (webinars)
- Preceptorships
| - Resources and tools
- Seminars
- Skills-building workshops
- Technical assistance
- Telehealth education
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We invite you to join us for a training or schedule training in your clinic. For more information, visit our Contact Us page and give us a call.
