Introduction to HIV/AIDS (TIP 37, Ch. 1): Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With HIV/AIDS
Total CE Credit Hours: 3
Course Info URL: http://www.addictioncounselorce.com/courses/101079
About the Course:
This TIP, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With HIV/AIDS, is intended to help a wide range of providers become familiar with the various issues surrounding clients with both substance abuse and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and to foster a better understanding of the roles of other providers. This course covers Chapter 1 only.
Publication Date:
2006
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Recommended For:
This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about substance abuse treatment for persons with HIV/AIDS. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.
Course Objectives:
Identify the transmission routes of and the risk factors associated with HIV/AIDS.
Explain the testing options currently available and identify who should be screened for the presence of HIV.
Describe current epidemiological trends regarding the spread of the disease.
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Our Provider Number: 17-1460
CE Learning Systems dba Addiction Counselor CE has been approved to offer Continuing Education credit for Certified Addiction Specialists (CAS) in accordance with the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders. Approval No. 17-1460.
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