Title: Sexuality ABCs (Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms)
City: Nationwide
Country: United States
Dates: 01/01/2008 - 12/31/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Abstinence ; Adherence; Condoms; Contraception; Legal Issues/Laws; Sexual Behavior or Behaviors; Sexuality
Description: "Sexuality ABCs (Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms)" uses fun and engaging online techniques-such as podcasts, flash animation, videos, threaded discussions, and interactive games-to help participants: (1) Understand trends in adolescent sexual behavior, (2) Get updated on contraceptive methods, (3) Receive sample lesson plans, (4) Practice answering Frequently Asked Questions from teens, (5) Review laws regarding teens accessing birth control, and (6) Discover the most current resources. The participant will have one calendar month (for example February 15th - March 15th) to complete the course after the first time he/she logs into the course.
Sponsor: Answer, Center for Applied Psychology, Rutgers University.
Contact: For more information contact Nora Gelperin, Director of Training & Education, Answer, Center for Applied Psychology, Rutgers University, E-mail: norag@rci.rutgers.edu; Phone: (732) 445-7929, ext. 242; Fax: (732) 445-5333; or access the Web site: http://answer.rutgers.edu/page/sexualityabcs.
Notes: Registration fee: $125. Participants will receive a certificate of professional development upon successful completion of the course. The course is approved for six category one CHES credits by the National Center for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).

Title: ANAC 21st Annual Conference: HIV Nursing: Renewing, Caring, Healing
City: Tucson
State: AZ
Country: United States
Dates: 11/06/2008 - 11/09/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Nurses; Nursing; Patient Care; Persons with HIV/AIDS
Description: The 2008 Conference theme is HIV Nursing: Renewing, Caring, Healing. While it seems intuitive for HIV nurses to think about how these terms apply to the work the ANAC does, the Conference Committee hopes to secure several speakers who will focus on how nurses can identify sources of renewal, caring, and healing for themselves from a physical, spiritual, and psychological standpoint.
Sponsor: Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC).
Contact: For more information contact ANAC, E-mail: anac@anacnet.org; Phone: (330) 670-0101 or (800) 260-6780; Fax: (330) 670-0109; or access the Web site: www.nursesinaidscare.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3292.
Notes: Deadline for abstract submission: April 30, 2008. Only on-line submissions will be accepted. Notification of acceptance will occur by June 15, 2008.

Title: 82nd Annual ASHA School Health Conference
City: Tampa
State: FL
Country: United States
Dates: 11/12/2008 - 11/15/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Adolescents; Health Educators; School Health Education; Sexuality
Description: The theme of the 82nd ASHA Conference is "Finding Common Ground in Human Sexuality and Other Adolescent Health Issues." With more than 150 educational session and workshop slots available, school health professionals are urged to come together to learn, exchange perspectives, and network. The conference theme focuses on school health collaboration and the multidisciplinary spirit of health educators, school nurses, counselors, mental health professionals, physicians, and communities working together to improve the heath and well-being of children. Continuing Education hours will be available for these professionals.
Sponsor: American School Health Association (ASHA).
Contact: For more information contact Mary Bamer Ramsier, E-mail: mbramsier@ashaweb.org; Phone: (330) 678-1601; or access the Web site: www.ashaweb.org/annual_conferences.html.
Notes: Registration fee varies according to the membership status and days attending. Continuing education credits are available and require an additional $30 fee.

Title: International Course on Human Resources Development and Management for TB Control
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand
Dates: 11/17/2008 - 11/28/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Human Resources Personnel; Management Strategies; National Health Programs; TB Prevention
Description: The National TB Control program needs to execute its national TB control strategy. To achieve this and ensure that people across the whole organization are aligned to the NTP's strategy, the NTP leadership needs to manage the people processes that support strategy execution. This course will help the participants to determine the organization's major human resource needs, strategies, and philosophies by doing an organizational HR audit. Participants will be able to identify specific weak HR areas within their organization and to develop an action plan to strengthen them. Participants will be able to identify various organizational development interventions that are low cost and practical for implementation within their settings. Various tools and techniques that are valid, reliable, and measurable will be provided so that participants can recommend and implement them on their return to their countries. Organizations will gain in increased employee productivity and motivation when they implement the various creative and innovative HR tools.
Sponsor: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union).
Contact: Send the application package to: The Union 68 boulevard Saint-Michel 75006 Paris FRANCE; E-mail: apply-to-management-courses@iuatld.org; Tel: +33-1 44 32 03 60; Fax: +33-1 43 29 90 87. For more detailed information of the course, visit the Web site: www.iuatld.org/full_picture/en/frameset/frameset.phtml?page=http://www.iuatld.org/ full_picture/en/conf_courses/courses/liste_courses.phtml.
Notes: Application deadline: August 15, 2008. Tuition Fee: 2,000 euros.

Title: IAPAC 08: Stronger Together
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Country: United States
Dates: 11/30/2008 - 12/02/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Advocacy; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Human Rights; Psychosocial Factors; Public Policies; Socioeconomic Factors
Description: IAPAC 08 is primarily an abstract-driven conference, which will feature 152 oral abstract presentations (including late breakers) as well as poster presentations. Abstract-driven sessions will address issues in three tracks: HIV Clinical Management (Track A); HIV Prevention and Psychosocial Support (Track B); or Human Rights, Economics, and Public Policy (Track C). Abstract contents will be either research-based data using established scientific methods or demonstrate experience and information from individuals or institutions working in the field. The non-abstract-driven components of IAPAC 08 will address a variety of current viewpoints and issues. These will include a keynote address, the Jonathan Mann Memorial Lecture, 18 plenary presentations, a panel discussion, six interactive case-based sessions, and satellite symposia. The world's most distinguished researchers, clinicians, and policy experts will be invited to focus their presentations around the overall IAPAC 08 theme of "Stronger Together."
Sponsor: International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC).
Contact: For more information contact the Conference Secretariat, IAPAC, 123 W. Madison, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL, 60602; E-mail: scorey@iapac.org; Phone: (312) 795-4942; Fax: (312) 795-4938; or access the Web site: www.iapac08.org or www.iapac.org.
Notes: Abstract submission deadline: June 2, 2008. Early registration deadline: August 1, 2008. Registration fees: $250-350*/by August 1, 2008; $350-450*/by November 3, 2008; $450-550*/late or onsite registration (*dependent upon IAPAC membership status).

Many of these conferences come from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control National Prevention Information Network's conference database.