Public Health Education & Training: October 13–29, 2026
Seven upcoming public health education and training opportunities covering HIV care, measles, substance use, and youth mental health. Registration links, schedules, eligibility details, and continuing education information for Philadelphia-area health professionals and community service teams.
Build your skills this October with upcoming programs on HIV care, measles, substance use, and youth mental health. These opportunities are relevant to Philadelphia-area public health, health care, and social service professionals, with several offering continuing education credit.
All times are Eastern. Details were reviewed October 7, 2026. Check registration pages for availability, eligibility, and credit requirements.
1. Fundamentals of HIV Medical Case Management
Organizer: MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center, with Health Federation of Philadelphia involvement
This two-day virtual course covers client engagement, access to services, trauma-informed approaches, documentation, and collaboration in HIV case management. Laura Hinds, MSW, LCSW, will lead the training.
When: October 13–14, 9 a.m.–noon each day
Format: Online | Cost: Free
Eligibility: Pennsylvania Ryan White case managers, SNNLP navigators, Pennsylvania Department of Health employees, and county/municipal health department employees. Registration is password-protected.
Continuing education: Up to 5.5 social work or nursing credit hours, subject to attendance and evaluation requirements.
2. Public Health Update: Measles Virus
Organizer: Penn State Nese Project ECHO
Jessica Ericson, MD, and Catharine Paules, MD, will discuss recognizing measles, identifying risk factors, protecting clinical settings, and using vaccination in outbreak prevention and response. Registrants will receive the recording and resources afterward, even if they cannot attend live.
When: October 15, noon–1 p.m.
Format: Online via Zoom | Cost: Free
3. Identifying and Addressing Substance Use Impacts with SBIRT
Organizers: Quality Insights and Pennsylvania Department of Health
This one-hour training focuses on identifying and addressing substance use through SBIRT. It is part of Pennsylvania’s education series on pain management, opioid prescribing, and substance use care, offered to interested health care providers and staff.
When: October 20, 1–2 p.m.
Format: Online | Cost: Free
Continuing education: The series lists 1.0 nursing contact hour or 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ per session.
4. Data to Care: A Public Health Strategy to Improve Care
Organizer: MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center / Health Federation of Philadelphia
Kathleen Brady, MD, MSCE, Director and Medical Director of Philadelphia’s Division of HIV Health, will discuss using clinical and surveillance data to improve continuity of HIV care. The session focuses on identifying gaps, addressing barriers, and connecting people with care providers.
When: October 22, 2–3:15 p.m.
Audience: Health care and social service teams
Cost: Free
Attendance details: See the registration portal; an account is required to register.
5. Public Benefits for People with HIV, Part 1
Organizer: MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center
Jacob Eden, Esq., of the AIDS Law Project will lead this three-day course on public benefits. Sessions cover Medicaid eligibility pathways, coverage for people with disabilities, and dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid.
When: October 26–28, 10 a.m.–noon each day
Format: Online | Cost: Free
Eligibility: Pennsylvania Ryan White case managers, SNNLP navigators, Pennsylvania Department of Health employees, and county/municipal health department employees. Registration is password-protected.
Continuing education: Up to 5.5 social work or nursing credit hours, subject to attendance and evaluation requirements.
6. Social Media, AI, Chatbots, and Youth Mental Health
Organizer: Pennsylvania’s GLS Youth Suicide Prevention KEY-PPLE grant team and partners
Candice Biernesser, PhD, LCSW, will review adolescent use of social media and AI, drawing on research and input from a youth advisory board. The session will also explore resources and strategies that parents, schools, and mental health providers can use to support young people’s use of digital technology.
When: October 27, noon–1 p.m.
Format: Online via Zoom
Audience: Mental health professionals working with youth
Continuing education: No CE credits. A certificate of attendance is available to participants who complete the pre- and post-session surveys.
7. Pennsylvania Overdose Trends and Harm Reduction
Organizers: Quality Insights and Pennsylvania Department of Health
This one-hour session focuses on Pennsylvania overdose trends and harm reduction. It is part of the statewide education series for health care providers and staff working in pain management and substance use care.
When: October 29, 2–3 p.m.
Format: Online | Cost: Free
Continuing education: The series lists 1.0 nursing contact hour or 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ per session.
Event information is accurate as of the publication date and may change. Please confirm details directly with the organizers. The Philly Public Health Community Board does not endorse the events listed and is not affiliated with any listed institution or organization, or with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.