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Family Planning
We provide technical assistance and training to family planning providers and promote comprehensive sexual health education and services for low-income Californians.
What We Do
Our team of health educators, communicators, and education specialists provides a wide array of capacity-building tools and technical assistance training to health providers in the family planning realm, from online course development to communications strategies, to coordinating and moderating webinars. Currently, our team provides support to California’s Family Planning Access Care and Treatment (Family PACT) Program—an innovative approach to providing free, comprehensive family planning services to low-income individuals, including adolescents.
Who We Are
The ability to plan if, when, and how many children to have is fundamental to the health of teens, adults, and society as a whole. Currently youth, Latinx, and Black communities experience higher rates of unplanned pregnancy, negative experiences in birthing, and barriers to contraceptive and pregnancy options. In some regions of the U.S., abortion may be legal, but it is inaccessible. Fear of stigma dissuades some individuals from seeking family planning services and prenatal care. We work to make all family planning options available to people of all genders so they can control their lives and destinies.
We operate within a reproductive rights framework that recognizes “…the basic right of all couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number, spacing and timing of their children and to have the information and means to do so, and the right to attain the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health. They also include the right of all to make decisions concerning reproduction free of discrimination, coercion and violence” (World Health Organization).
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Minor Consent and Confidentiality for Sexual Health Services in California
Wed, October 25, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT
This presentation will provide an overview of the laws that impact minors and their access to confidential sexual health and family planning services in California. It will review important exceptions to confidentiality, including mandated child abuse reporting and share some examples of best practices for implementation in difficult situations. Participants will learn about resources to support implementation of minor consent laws and be given an opportunity to test their own knowledge through case studies.
Objectives:
1. Identify when minors in California may consent to their own sexual health care under federal and state law
2. Determine the confidentiality and information sharing obligations that apply when minors seek sexual health care services
3. Describe approaches to implement the basic tenets of inclusive, respectful, and empowering health care provision in line with consent and confidentiality
4. Identify resources for keeping up-to-date with law and best practices related to consent and confidentiality for adolescent health services in California
1.5 CME Credits at no cost available to those who attend the LIVE event.
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Learning Resources
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Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices into Reproductive Health Services
August 30, 2023 Description: Exposure to abuse, neglect, discrimination, violence, and other adverse experiences can greatly impact a person’s health for the long term and the way they interact with the healthcare system especially when it comes to family planning services. Because of the potentially long-lasting negative impact of trauma on physical and mental health, […]
Inclusive Services: Approaches to Improve Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for People with Disabilities
May 10, 2023 Description: According to the National Survey of Family Growth, approximately 12% of “women of childbearing age” have a disability, and yet our educational and training programs devote little to no time in preparing us to provide accessible, appropriate, quality services to these populations. This webinar will define the population, identify the sexual […]
Reproductive and Sexual Health Considerations for Transgender and Nonbinary People
Reproductive and Sexual Health Considerations for Transgender and Nonbinary People December 16, 2022 Description This webinar is presented by Gayge Maggio, FNP-BC, AAHIVS and will focus on the reproductive and sexual health needs/considerations of transgender and gender non-conforming people. There will be a focus on learning to approach sexual health in a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental […]
Person-Centered Contraception Counseling for Family PACT Clients
October 19, 2022 Description Quality contraceptive care is more than just knowing the facts about all available birth control methods. In order for clients to select methods and get what they want from their birth control, it is crucial to provide contraceptive counseling that helps people identify their preferences in the context of their lives, […]
Talking with Family PACT Clients About HPV Immunization
August 17, 2022 Description: Since the first HPV vaccines were introduced in 2006, rates of cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers have decreased in immunized populations. Family PACT will add HPV immunization as a benefit in July 2022 and will utilize guidelines developed by the CDC Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP). This webinar will […]
Clinical Practice Alert: Syphilis Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Clinical Practice Alert: Syphilis Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Rates of syphilis have been rising in the US, including in California, which has resulted in a corresponding rise in the rates of congenital syphilis (CS). Fifteen percent of women of childbearing age diagnosed with syphilis are pregnant. These trends mirror a sharp increase in all stages […]
Putting New Family PACT Benefits to Work in Patient Care
May 11, 2022 Over the last year, the Family PACT Program has added several new benefits. These include three new contraceptive methods, a diagnostic test for Mycoplasma genitalium, and modifications in STI treatments based on the 2021 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines. In this webinar, a description of the new benefits will be provided and the […]
Talking with Family Planning Clients About COVID-19 Vaccination
November 18, 2021 This webinar event is a collaboration between The California Department of Health Care Services Office of Family Planning, the California Prevention Training Center, the California Department of Public Health, and “#ThisIsOurShot” Program. Please join two OBGYNs, Dr. LaTanya Hines and Dr. Michael Policar, for a webinar training on how to effectively communicate […]
2021 Implementing the CDC STI Treatment Guidelines: A Conversation for Family PACT Providers
The long-awaited 2021 CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines were published in MMWR on July 22, 2021. This webinar will focus on significant changes from the 2015 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines, including updated guidelines for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, pelvic inflammatory disease, genital herpes, Mycoplasma genitalium, and vaginal trichomoniasis. To assist health care […]
Update in Evaluation and Management Office Visit Coding for Family PACT Services
The CPT rules for the use of problem-oriented E/M office visit codes changed significantly on January 1, 2021. Since then, office visits are coded based on levels of medical decision-making or “total time” and the prior rules for using the “three key components” no longer apply. Consequently, Family PACT E/M coding policies were updated in […]
Vaccinating Pregnant Individuals
From the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Birth Control Methods
Information on birth control methods and Family PACT coverage for current and prospective Family PACT clients.
Disease Intervention
We train the disease intervention workforce to support individuals with communicable infections and those that may be at risk of infection.
What We Do
We create innovative curricula and online training modules for disease intervention professionals so that they can effectively conduct contact tracing, partner services, and emergency response. Our team has traditionally provided capacity building around DIS skills focused on HIV/STIs as part of the National Network of Disease Intervention Training Centers (NNDITC). We are currently leading large-scale efforts to build capacity for COVID-19 disease intervention. Past projects have addressed other communicable infections such as tuberculosis.
Who We Are
Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) work in health departments, community health centers, and other similar locations to perform contact tracing, partner services, and emergency response. At the heart of this work is building trust, developing rapport, and providing support to the public. Our staff has decades of experience as contact tracers and outreach workers. We understand that effective contact tracing, counseling, case analysis, and community engagement are rooted in empathy and compassion.
National Virtual Trainings
Learning Resources
Enjoy this selection of trainings from CDC Train. You can also check out these and other online learning opportunities from the rest of the CAPTC’s programs on our Online Learning page
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Self-Disclosure
Many clients in prevention and care settings would like to tell others of their status regarding HIV/STI or other health conditions
Introduction to Public Health Detailing
CDC Train’s Introduction to Public Health Detailing course educates and informs DIS on how to perform comprehensive, high-quality public health detailing to medical and healthcare professionals.
Introduction to Telephone Interviewing for DIS
CDC Train’s Introduction to Telephone Interviewing for DIS course will introduce partner services providers (i.e., DIS) to the basic principles and best practices for conducting telephone interviews
Introduction to Trauma Informed Care for DIS
CDC Train’s Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for DIS course is designed to introduce Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) to the principles and strategies of trauma-informed care, so they are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to support clients who have experienced trauma.
Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
CDC Train’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to provide inclusive and affirming services to your patients.
STD/HIV Partner Services Interview Demonstration
This video provides an example of a mock partner services interview with a syphilis client. HIV prevention is also addressed extensively during the interview.
Partner Services
CDC Train’s Passport to Partner Services online modules are for providers who conduct all aspects of Partner Services (PS), and they are designed for PS professionals of all experience levels.
Integrating PrEP into Partner Services
CDC Train’s Integrating PrEP into Partner Services course is designed to give Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) the tools they need to offer HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to their clients by reviewing what PrEP is, how it differs from post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and how to assess whether a patient is eligible.
Entrenamientos de COVID-19 en español
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Introduction to Field Safety for DIS
CDC Train’s Introduction to Field Safety for DIS module will introduce partner services providers (i.e., DIS) to the basic principles and best practices for safely conducting field visits.
STI Clinical Training
We support healthcare providers in the Western United States (AZ, CA, HI, NM, and NV) to promote health equity and improve clinical outcomes for those affected by sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
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What We Do
We provide virtual training events, technical assistance, clinical tools, and STI clinical consultation via the STD Clinical Consultation Network to support providers in addressing the rise of STIs in their communities. We focus on complex issues in patient care including: evolving PrEP modalities, congenital syphilis management and prevention, and complications of gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Who We Are
The CAPTC Clinical Program has been funded for over 30 years by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is part of the National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC). Our faculty consists of physicians and nurses who are subject matter experts in the field of sexual health with extensive academic, clinical, and public health experience in STI control and response.
CAPTC also has a long-standing partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) STD Control Branch to deliver training on STI diagnosis and treatment to priority counties experiencing high rates of STIs. CDPH and CAPTC regularly collaborate on issuing statewide guidance related to STI screening/treatment and creating co-branded job aids and educational materials for providers throughout the state.
Upcoming Trainings
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Online Learning and Trainings
Explore these and other online learning opportunities from the rest of the CAPTC’s programs in our Online Learning database.
Archived Webinars for Viewing
Search the list below of our previously recorded webinars, which can be viewed on-demand.
Live Webinars
Learn more about our upcoming live webinars.
In-Person Trainings
View the in-person trainings catalog and course descriptions below.*
*All In-Person Trainings are on hold due to COVID-19, please check this page for updates.
Clinical STI Trainings
Examination and Interpretation of Wet Preparations of Vaginal Specimens
Examination and Interpretation of Wet Preparations of Vaginal Specimens Thursday, November 2, 2023 2:00-5:00PM (PDT) The course begins with a fifteen minute didactic presentation on applicable issues of CLIA regulation, quality control, and interpretation vaginal wet mount (VWM) for common causes of vaginitis This will be followed by a fifteen minute video that details through […]
California Mpox Update for Healthcare Providers – October 2023
Monday, July 31, 2023 from 12:00PM-1:15PM (PDT) Presented by Drs. Kurtis Mohr and Rosalyn Plotzker Chlamydia is an STI that can manage to damage our body in oh so many places. Watch this webinar to learn Everything about this “cloaked” assailant: from stats & numbers, to pathophys’, fevers, chills, and burning whiz! Plus screening, treatment & prevention, of course!
STI Clinical Update Webinar #EverythingChlamydia
Monday, July 31, 2023 from 12:00PM-1:15PM (PDT) Presented by Drs. Kurtis Mohr and Rosalyn Plotzker Chlamydia is an STI that can manage to damage our body in oh so many places. Watch this webinar to learn Everything about this “cloaked” assailant: from stats & numbers, to pathophys’, fevers, chills, and burning whiz! Plus screening, treatment & prevention, of course!
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Results of the ANCHOR study and their implications for anal cancer prevention guidelines
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Results of the ANCHOR study and their implications for anal cancer prevention guidelines June 27, 2023 from 11:30AM-12:45PM (PDT) Presented by Drs. Cristina Brickman and Joel Palefsky This webinar will summarize the epidemiology of anal cancer, the results of the ANCHOR Study and development of guidelines for prevention of anal cancer […]
STI Expert Hour Webinar on Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Friday, April 28, 2023, 12:45PM-2:00PM (PDT)Learn about doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP), the newest innovation in the world of biomedical approaches to preventing sexually transmitted infections.
Examination and Interpretation of Wet Preparations of Vaginal Specimens
The course begins with a fifteen minute didactic presentation on applicable issues of CLIA regulation, quality control, and interpretation vaginal wet mount (VWM) for common causes of vaginitis.
STI Clinical Update Webinar-Back to Basics: Fundamentals of STI/HIV Prevention
STI Clinical Update Webinar-Back to Basics: Fundamentals of STI/HIV Prevention Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 12:00-1:15PM (PDT)A review of screening, treatment, and vaccination tools to prevent STIs and HIV.Presented by Drs. Caterina Liu and Kurtis Mohr Learning Objectives:
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Medication Conundrums in STI Management
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Medication Conundrums in STI Management Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:00PM-1:15PM (PST) Presented Katherine Yang, PharmD, MPH Learning Objectives:
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Mycoplasma Genitalium – What’s New?
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Mycoplasma Genitalium – What’s New? January 18, 2023, 11:30 AM-12:45 PM (PST) Presented by Dr. Lindley Barbee This webinar will focus on an update of the clinical and epidemiologic aspects of Mycoplasma genitalium. Learning Objectives:
STI Clinical Update Webinar: Syndromic Management of STIs Part 2
STI Clinical Update Webinar: Syndromic Management of STIs – Part 2 Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 12:00PM-1:15PM (PST) Presented by Drs. Kathleen Jacobson and Kelly Johnson A case-based approach to recognizing sexually transmitted infections, with a focus on those that disseminate outside the genital tract. Learning Objectives
Syndromic Management of STIs-Part 1
Syndromic Management of STIs-Part 1 October 18, 2022 Presented by Drs. Rosalyn Plotzker, Akanksha Vaidya, and Eric Tang The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) continues to see statewide increases in all reportable sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. For many patients, these STIs manifest as a complex syndrome that involves local […]
STI Clinical Update Webinar – Neurosyphilis
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (PDT) The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) continues to see dramatic statewide increases in syphilis. Neurosyphilis, a syphilitic infection of the nervous system, poses a complex diagnostic and management challenge for providers caring for patients with syphilis. This webinar features Drs. Kathleen Jacobson, Chief of […]
Moving from Bias to Engagement Using Cultural Humility
Developing cultural humility involves understanding the impact that unconscious bias and medical mistrust and distrust have on client engagement.
Being able to recognize and address this can improve your relationships with clients.
Join California Prevention Training Center Capacity-Building Assistance Specialist Deborah Wyatt-O’Neal to learn how cultural humility and unconscious bias affect client engagement in care. Discover techniques to address biases and practice humility to better support clients and honor their humanity.
Utilize the player tools below to navigate through the course.
Introduction to Field Safety for DIS
CDC Train’s Introduction to Field Safety for DIS module will introduce partner services providers (i.e., DIS) to the basic principles and best practices for safely conducting field visits.
Self-Paced Online Learning
Each of our programs offers a variety of online learning opportunities. Explore all of our self-paced online courses on subjects such as self-disclosure and motivational interviewing; clinical webinars; podcasts on a variety of sexual health topics; and other technical assistance tools.
Looking for real-time events?
Check out our Live Online Trainings.
Available Trainings
California Mpox Update for Healthcare Providers – October 2023
Monday, July 31, 2023 from 12:00PM-1:15PM (PDT) Presented by Drs. Kurtis Mohr and Rosalyn Plotzker Chlamydia is an STI that can manage to damage our body in oh so many places. Watch this webinar to learn Everything about this “cloaked” assailant: from stats & numbers, to pathophys’, fevers, chills, and burning whiz! Plus screening, treatment & prevention, of course!
STI Clinical Update Webinar #EverythingChlamydia
Monday, July 31, 2023 from 12:00PM-1:15PM (PDT) Presented by Drs. Kurtis Mohr and Rosalyn Plotzker Chlamydia is an STI that can manage to damage our body in oh so many places. Watch this webinar to learn Everything about this “cloaked” assailant: from stats & numbers, to pathophys’, fevers, chills, and burning whiz! Plus screening, treatment & prevention, of course!
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Results of the ANCHOR study and their implications for anal cancer prevention guidelines
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Results of the ANCHOR study and their implications for anal cancer prevention guidelines June 27, 2023 from 11:30AM-12:45PM (PDT) Presented by Drs. Cristina Brickman and Joel Palefsky This webinar will summarize the epidemiology of anal cancer, the results of the ANCHOR Study and development of guidelines for prevention of anal cancer […]
STI Expert Hour Webinar on Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Friday, April 28, 2023, 12:45PM-2:00PM (PDT)Learn about doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP), the newest innovation in the world of biomedical approaches to preventing sexually transmitted infections.
STI Clinical Update Webinar-Back to Basics: Fundamentals of STI/HIV Prevention
STI Clinical Update Webinar-Back to Basics: Fundamentals of STI/HIV Prevention Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 12:00-1:15PM (PDT)A review of screening, treatment, and vaccination tools to prevent STIs and HIV.Presented by Drs. Caterina Liu and Kurtis Mohr Learning Objectives:
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Medication Conundrums in STI Management
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Medication Conundrums in STI Management Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:00PM-1:15PM (PST) Presented Katherine Yang, PharmD, MPH Learning Objectives:
Reproductive and Sexual Health Considerations for Transgender and Nonbinary People
Reproductive and Sexual Health Considerations for Transgender and Nonbinary People December 16, 2022 Description This webinar is presented by Gayge Maggio, FNP-BC, AAHIVS and will focus on the reproductive and sexual health needs/considerations of transgender and gender non-conforming people. There will be a focus on learning to approach sexual health in a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental […]
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Mycoplasma Genitalium – What’s New?
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Mycoplasma Genitalium – What’s New? January 18, 2023, 11:30 AM-12:45 PM (PST) Presented by Dr. Lindley Barbee This webinar will focus on an update of the clinical and epidemiologic aspects of Mycoplasma genitalium. Learning Objectives:
STI Clinical Update Webinar: Syndromic Management of STIs Part 2
STI Clinical Update Webinar: Syndromic Management of STIs – Part 2 Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 12:00PM-1:15PM (PST) Presented by Drs. Kathleen Jacobson and Kelly Johnson A case-based approach to recognizing sexually transmitted infections, with a focus on those that disseminate outside the genital tract. Learning Objectives
Syndromic Management of STIs-Part 1
Syndromic Management of STIs-Part 1 October 18, 2022 Presented by Drs. Rosalyn Plotzker, Akanksha Vaidya, and Eric Tang The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) continues to see statewide increases in all reportable sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. For many patients, these STIs manifest as a complex syndrome that involves local […]
Person-Centered Contraception Counseling for Family PACT Clients
October 19, 2022 Description Quality contraceptive care is more than just knowing the facts about all available birth control methods. In order for clients to select methods and get what they want from their birth control, it is crucial to provide contraceptive counseling that helps people identify their preferences in the context of their lives, […]
Talking with Family PACT Clients About HPV Immunization
August 17, 2022 Description: Since the first HPV vaccines were introduced in 2006, rates of cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers have decreased in immunized populations. Family PACT will add HPV immunization as a benefit in July 2022 and will utilize guidelines developed by the CDC Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP). This webinar will […]