Course Code: REL-BHC-0-SURHHOID
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify how substance use disorders can increase the risk of contracting or transmitting HIV, hepatitis B and C, or other sexually transmitted infections
Indicate the elements of a comprehensive SUD/STI prevention strategy
Discuss at least three specific treatments for substance use disorders, HIV, and hepatitis B and C
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Substance Use Disorders and Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections
A Night on the Town
The Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders
What is Risky Substance Use?
High Risk Sexual Behavior
How Substance Use Impacts Risk
Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Co-occurring Disorders and HIV, Hepatitis, and Other STIs
Review: Identifying High Risk Behaviors
Summary
Section 3: HIV, HBV, HCV, and Other STIs
What is HIV?
How is HIV Transmitted?
HIV Testing Recommendations
Types of HIV Tests
HIV Stages
HIV Counseling and Referral
Quick check
What are Hepatitis B and C and How are They Transmitted?
Identification of HBV
Symptoms of HBV
Identification of HCV
Symptoms of HCV
Tuberculosis and HCV
A Brief Look at STIs
Meet Jim
Summary
Section 4: Integrated Treatment of Substance Use Disorders and Sexually Transmitted Disease
An Integrated Response
Screen/Assess Every Client
The Importance of Engagement
Conducting a Sexual Risk Assessment
SBIRT – Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
Identify Harm Reduction Areas and Behavior Change Readiness
Motivational Interviewing
Harm Reduction Strategies
Risk Reduction Counseling
Prevention Medications
Establish Realistic and Flexible Treatment Goals
Medical Treatments for HIV
Medical Treatment for HBV
Medical Treatment of Chronic HCV
HBV/HCV Co-infection
Importance of Adherence to Medications
Substance Use During HIV/HBV/HCV/STI Treatment
Addressing Substance Use Disorders
Addressing Mental Health Disorders
Identify Community Resources and Referral/Linkage Needs
Delivering Comprehensive, Integrated Services
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Jennifer Niles, LCSW, LCAS, CCS-I
Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Master’s degree in Social Work with a Certificate in Substance Abuse Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has over 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy, counseling, and case management to a variety of populations. Her experiences and clinical interests are centered around addiction treatment, harm reduction, severe mental health conditions, psychosis, LGBTQ+ issues, gender diversity, integrated care, and clinical supervision.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Psychologists; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.