What topics will be covered during the 3 weeks?

Advanced communication skills, adherence and resistance issues, workplace issues and role of the peer worker

What is the training schedule?

This training will run from June 2nd- 19th, 2008. The sessions are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30am - 4:00pm.

Who will provide the training?

Experienced facilitators will lead each session. Co-facilitators for training sessions will include medical doctors, experienced peer workers, social service agency staff, and Columbia University staff.

What will peer workers gain from the training?

Participants will have an opportunity to increase their knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues, skills to help people take medications correctly, improved communication and counseling skills and an enhanced ability to work as part of a team

Who is eligible to participate in PACT CORE training?

Peer workers who work with an agency or program that serves people with HIV/AIDS or peers that have at least 6 months experience working as a peer (even if they are not currently working).

How do you apply and how much does it cost?

Applying for the training is easy. Training is free. Interested peer workers should complete and send the enclosed application by the deadline date to be considered for the training. You may apply online by clicking here, send via postal mail to PACT Project, Harlem Hospital, 506 Lenox Avenue Room 3101A New York, NY 10037, or send via fax to 212-939-4157. You can request a paper copy of the application by downloading and filling out the brochure for the next upcoming training. To view the brochure you need to have Adobe Reader installed in your computer. To download a free copy, click the Adobe picture below and follow the on-screen instructions.