Program Directory

Training Pathways

You must submit this FORM to get added to the course tracking system as well as to receive a copy of the training pathways required for your role.

Please note that all roles are required to complete the Core Curriculum listed below. If you are funded for more than one role, you must complete all role-specific trainings for the position you hold. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like assistance in navigating your training pathway, please contact one of our Program Coordinators.

Core Curriculum (required for all roles)

Orientation to the NJ HIV Services System (must be completed within 3-months of hire, available asynchronously)
HIV Services (must be completed within 3-months of hire, available asynchronously)
Customer Service and Engagement (must be completed within 3-months of hire, available asynchronously)
HIV-related Stigma and Discrimination (must be completed within 3-months of hire)
Sexuality and Sexual Health (must be completed within 3-months of hire)
Gender-Affirming Service Delivery (must be completed within 3-months of hire)
Cultural Humility (must be completed within 6-months of hire)
Trauma-Informed Approaches (must be completed within 6-months of hire)

HIV Counselor and Testers

HIV Risk-Reduction Counseling
- Must be completed within 6-months of hire

Community Health Workers

CHW Training
- Must be completed within 6-months of hire

PrEP Navigators

PrEP Navigation
- Must be completed within 3-months of hire
HIV Risk-Reduction Counseling
- Must be completed within 6-months of hire
Harm Reduction
- Must be completed within 6-months of hire

Coordinators & Supervisors

Health Literacy
- Must be completed within 12-months of hire

Case Managers

Harm Reduction
- Must be completed within 6-months of hire
Screening and Assessment
- Must be completed within 6-months of hire
Service Planning and Coordination
- Must be completed within 6-months of hire
Health Literacy
- Must be completed within 12-months of hire

Harm Reduction Nurses

HIV Risk-Reduction Counseling
- Must be completed within 6-months of hire
PrEP Navigation
- Must be completed within 3-months of hire
Harm Reduction
- Must be completed within 3-months of hire
Health Literacy
- Must be completed within 6-months of hire

Facilitators

Screening and Assessment
- Must be completed within 6-months of hire
Service Planning and Coordination
- Must be completed within 6-months of hire

Notes of Importance for HIV Counselors and Testers:

Individuals must complete the following courses prior to submitting a request for a counselor ID:
- Orientation to the NJ HIV Services System (available asynchronously)
- HIV Services (available asynchronously)
- Customer Service and Engagement (available asynchronously)
- HIV-related Stigma and Discrimination
- Sexuality and Sexual Health
- Gender-Affirming Service Delivery
The following courses may be taken either prior to or after submitting a request for your counselor ID, so long as they are completed within 6-months of hire:
- Cultural Humility
- Trauma-Informed Approaches
- HIV Risk-Reduction Counseling
Once you have completed the above HIV Tester training pathway, please email njtacd@jefferson.edu to submit a request for your Counselor ID. Our coordinators review submissions weekly and will forward the information to NJ DOH.

NJ HIV System Orientation

Orientation to the NJ HIV Services System

Learning Objectives include*:
1. State and describe the vision of the HIV National Strategic Plan
2. List and explain the four goals of the HIV National Strategic Plan
3. List and explain the objectives associated with the four goals of the HIV National Strategic Plan
4. Describe the New Jersey Status Neutral HIV Services System
5. Describe the HIV Prevention Continuum
6. Describe the HIV Care Continuum
7. Describe the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP)
8. Describe the New Jersey HIV Planning Group
9. Provide information on how to apply for New Jersey HIV Planning Group membership
10. Review the New Jersey Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan and the New Jersey Ending the HIV Epidemic Plan (EHE)

Offered asynchronously via the RISE platform. Once you submit the training pathway request form, the TACD Coordinators will add those who have registered within the past week to the learning platform. You will be added to the Orientation to the NJ HIV System, HIV Services, and Customer Service & Engagement courses via a single submission to the form above and will be able to complete the training at your own pace.

*For a full list of learning objectives for this program, please contact one of our NJ TACD Program Coordinators.

HIV Services

Learning Objectives include*:
1. Define HIV and AIDS
2. Define primordial, primary, secondary, and tertiary HIV prevention
3. Describe the impact of social determinants of health barriers on HIV transmission and outcomes
4. Define structural intervention and list structural interventions for HIV prevention
5. Describe the HIV Prevention Cycle
6. List the populations appropriate for PrEP, PEP, and TasP
7. Describe health education and risk reduction HIV prevention services
8. Describe three methods of HIV testing including NAT, Antigen/Antibody, and Antibody testing
9. Define and describe Partner Notification services
10. Identify the level of HIV risk associated with common behaviors

Offered asynchronously via the RISE platform. Once you submit the training pathway request form, the TACD Coordinators will add those who have registered within the past week to the learning platform. You will be added to the Orientation to the NJ HIV System, HIV Services, and Customer Service & Engagement courses via a single submission to the form above and will be able to complete the training at your own pace.

*For a full list of learning objectives for this program, please contact one of our NJ TACD Program Coordinators.

Service Planning & Navigation

Customer Service & Engagement

Program Agenda: 3 hours
Learning Objectives:

Explain various Customer Service Models
Explain HRSA Care Guidelines
Summarize Service Recovery Skills
Describe rapport and trust-building with customers
Demonstrate engagement strategies (Motivational Interviewing teaser)
Outline approaches to building & maintaining respectful relationships

Offered asynchronously via the RISE platform. Once you submit the training pathway request form, the TACD Coordinators will add those who have registered within the past week to the learning platform. You will be added to the Orientation to the NJ HIV System, HIV Services, and Customer Service & Engagement courses via a single submission to the form above and will be able to complete the training at your own pace.

Service Planning & Coordination

Program Agenda: 7 hours
- Service Planning: 3 hours
- Lunch: 1 hour
- Service Coordination: 3 hours
Service Planning Learning Objectives:

Identify content areas of service planning
Demonstrate alignment with customer
Explain the importance of co-production of goals with customer
Demonstrate techniques for co-production of goals with customer
Demonstrate the ongoing need for service planning and flexibility
Explain SMART goals for service planning
Explain documentation best practices
Identify common service planning barriers
Demonstrate approaches to overcoming service planning barriers

Service Coordination Learning Objectives:
1. Identify common models of care coordination
2. Describe the importance of referral tracking
3. Outline the steps for referral tracking
4. Identify and explain coordination tools and resources
5. Discuss interdisciplinary strategies for coordination
6. Describe the importance of team and systems communication re: service coordination
7. Describe the importance of coordination documentation
8. Show steps for coordination documentation
Offered Every Other Month | Upcoming Sessions:
1. December 5, 2024 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=NCD7103
  1. - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
2. February 6, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=HVN7144
  1. - Location: Voorhees, NJ
3. April 10, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=XCF7158
  1. - Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Improvement Strategies

Program Agenda: 3 hours
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the importance of service closure
2. Outline the steps for service closure
3. Describe the importance of process monitoring
4. Outline the steps for process monitoring
5. Describe the importance of outcome evaluation
6. Outline the process for outcome evaluation

Offered Quarterly | Upcoming Sessions:

Screening and Assessment

Program Agenda: 7 hours
- Screening: 3 hours
- Lunch: 1 hour
- Assessment: 3 hours
Screening Learning Objectives:

Identify Common Evidence-Based Screening Tools
Identify initial and ongoing needs for routine screening
Indicate interpretation techniques and recommended follow-up
Explain process for documenting screening and follow-up
Demonstrate screening process

Assessment Learning Objectives:
1. Identify goals of the assessment process
2. Describe components of assessment based on identified goals
3. Describe assessment documentation process
4. Identify tracking and reporting best practices
5. Explain nonverbal communication

Offered Every Other Month | Upcoming Sessions:
1. January 7, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AOX7114
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
2. March 4, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=XVJ7147
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
3. May 6, 20225 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=EER7170
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ

PrEP Navigation

Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the difference between Truvada, Descovy, and Cabotegravir
2. Understand treatment guidelines related to PrEP
3. Explain the benefits and barriers to PrEP access
4. Explain the PrEP Navigator role as it relates to assisting customers
5. Explain the landscape of insurance coverage for PrEP in New Jersey

Offered Monthly | Upcoming Sessions:
1. December 22, 2024 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=WXQ7113
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
2. January 9, 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=DTT7115
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
3. February 19, 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=JKA7145
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
4. March 6, 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=QNN7148
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
5. April 23, 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=TSB7159

Location: Voorhees, NJ

6. May 8, 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=BUG7171

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Service Delivery

Cultural Humility

Program Agenda: 7 hours
Learning Objectives:
1. Define Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility
2. List and Describe Principles of Cultural Humility
3. Demonstrate Reflective Practices
4. Define Implicit Bias & Introduce De-biasing Tools and Strategies
5. Build Skills for Critical Conversations & Difficult Dialogues
6. Explore Power & Privilege and Service and Care Delivery

Offered Every Other Month | Upcoming Sessions:
1. November 20, 2024 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=WWV7099
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
2. January 22, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=SFR7117
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
3. March 19, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=OFM7155
  - Location: Virtual ZOOM
4. May 21, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AEW7173
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Trauma-Informed Approaches Series

Part I: Foundations (SCDE-3002-a)
- Program Agenda: 3 hours
- Learning Objectives:

Explain the Influence of Trauma on Health and Wellbeing
Describe Strategies for Engaging Patients/Clients
Provide Skills to Prevent Re-traumatization
Describe Secondary & Vicarious Trauma
Recall Trauma Screening Recommendations
Employ Trauma Screening Skills

Part II: Safety Planning (SCDE-3002-b)
- Program Agenda: 3 hours
- Learning Objectives: Coming soon!
Part III: Crisis Intervention (SCDE-3002-c)
- Program Agenda: 3 hours
- Learning Objectives: Coming soon!

Offered every other month over a two-day period | Upcoming Sessions:
1. December 3, & 4, 2024
  - Part I: December 3, 2024 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=ICA7101
  - Part II & III: December 4, 2024 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=GWA7122
  - Location: Zoom (Virtual Event)
2. February 4 & 5, 2025
  - Part I: February 4, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=WTJ7143
  - Part II & III: February 5, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=LXX7181
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
3. April 8 & 9, 2025
  - Part I: April 8, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=REA7157
  - Part II & III: April 9, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=RWO7196
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ

*Please note, participants must take all three modules of the Trauma-Informed series sequentially to receive credit for this course.

HIV-related Stigma and Discrimination

Program Agenda: 3 hours
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe both HIV-related stigma and discrimination
2. Describe HIV-related internalized stigma
3. Discuss the impact of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in healthcare
4. Explain systemic and structural discrimination
5. Model HIV-related stigma interventions

Offered Monthly | Upcoming Sessions:
1. December 10, 2024 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=JON7124
  - Location: Zoom (Virtual Event)
2. January 8, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=CYC7177
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
3. February 18, 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=KIQ7182
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
4. March 5, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=PHF7189
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
5. April 22. 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=GLQ7197
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
6. May 7, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=SHL7202
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Harm Reduction

Program Agenda: 3 hours
Learning Objectives:
1. List Harm Reduction Principles
2. Application of Harm Reduction to HIV Services
3. Discuss Harm Reduction Strategies and Techniques
4. Explain the Use of Peers and CHWs for Harm Reduction Interventions
5. Introduce Overdose Prevention
6. Provide Local Resources for Naloxone Trainings

Offered Monthly | Upcoming Sessions:
1. December 3, 2024 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=XFE7100
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
2. January 23, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=VIL7180
  - Location: Zoom (Virtual Event)
3. February 4, 2025 (9:00am- 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=GDG7142
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
4. March 20, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=RAM7195
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
5. April 8, 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=POH7156
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
6. May 22, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=ELS7205
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ

HIV Risk-Reduction Counseling

Program Agenda: 3 hours
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe Health Behavior Change Models
2. Demonstrate Risk Assessment Skills
3. Provide Counseling Strategies and Skills
4. Explain Risk Reduction Planning
5. Construct Referrals and Support

Offered Monthly | Upcoming Sessions:
1. January 9, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=RLH7116
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
2. February 19,2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=QJR7146
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
3. March 6,2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=UYD7149
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
4. April 23, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=JBD7160
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
5. May 8, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=DUR7172
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Gender-Affirming Service Delivery

Program Agenda: 7 hours
Learning Objectives:
1. Establish an understanding of sex, gender, and sexuality through the deconstruction of socialized messages received about these concepts.
2. Rebuild terminology about LGBTQ+ topics and identities.
3. Describe key findings of the US Transgender Survey.
4. Recognize the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces.
Offered Monthly | Upcoming Sessions:
1. December 12, 2024 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=DGS7125
  - Location: Zoom (Virtual Event)
2. January 21, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=XUS7178
  - Location: Zoom (Virtual Event)
3. February 20, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=MPI7184
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
4. March 18, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=BMS7191
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
5. April 24, 2025 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=LOD7200
  - Location: Zoom (Virtual Event)
6. May 20, 2024 (9:00am - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link:https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=HJX7203
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Health Literacy

Program Agenda: 3 hours
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the principles of both health literacy and health numeracy
2. Introduce National Cultural & Linguistically Appropriate Services (NCLAS)
3. List the traits and characteristics of health literate organizations
4. Describe how to assess health literacy
5. Describe medical interpretation standards
6. Discuss health literacy interventions and supports

Offered Every Other Month | Upcoming Sessions:
1. January 23, 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=IYP7179
  - Location: Zoom (Virtual Event)
2. March 20, 2024 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=EDV7193
  - Location Voorhees, NJ
3. May 22, 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=IKR7204
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ

Sexuality and Sexual Health

Program Agenda: 3 hours
Learning Objectives:
1. Demonstrate Conducting a Sexual Health History
2. Identify and Discuss Appropriate Sexual Health Services and Referrals
3. Identify and Describe Community/Population Sexual Health Needs and Barriers

Offered Monthly | Upcoming Sessions:
1. December 10, 2024 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=LCB7123
  - Location: Zoom (Virtual Event)
2. January 8. 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=NCL7176
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
3. February 18, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=DSD7183
  - Location: Voorhees Township, NJ
4. March 5, 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=MLP7187
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ
5. April 22, 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=LDD7198
  - Location: Voorhees, NJ
6. May 7, 2025 (9:00am - 12:00pm EST) | Registration Link: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=LJE7201
  - Location: New Brunswick, NJ