HS 228 HIV/AIDS and other Infectious Diseases: Risk Assessment and Intervention

Introduces the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases that frequently infect people who use drugs or who are chemically dependent. Students will examine treatment options and prevention strategies. The legal and policy issues that impact infected individuals as well as the larger community will be explored. This class is accepted by MHACBO to meet certification requirements for alcohol and drug counselors.

Credits

2

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify common infectious diseases and methods of transmission

2. Describe intersection of infectious diseases with substance use and addictive behavior

3. Demonstrate and explain the use of risk assessment tools and client education for infectious disease, including legal and ethical issues

4. Examine personal values, attitudes, and behaviors and how they may impact professional work in the field of human services

5. Identify available community health care, support, and prevention resources for infectious diseases