$HIV\/AIDS\/Hepatitis Prevention$ Focuses on evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis
About this Event

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Define and identify the differences between HIV and AIDS

Understand and differentiate between myths and facts about transmission of HIV and AIDS

Understand different testing methods and windows related to HIV infection and AIDS

Understand relationships between HIV, STI’s, people who inject drugs, poverty and marginalized populations.

Understand prevention strategies for HIV and hepatitis.

Define and understand hepatitis and each of the 5 types

Learn prevention strategies and treatment options for hepatitis

Gain an understanding of harm reduction strategies including syringe service programs and safe injection facilities and how they reduce HIV, AIDS and hepatitis transmission

Learn about stigma and language and the impact on individuals who are infected with HIV and hepatitis

This course is pre-approved by the NH Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drugs for 6 Continuing Education Hours in HIV and AIDS Prevention.

Performance Domains: CRSW I, IV.

LADC/MLADC: 3,4,6,7,8,11,14,16

The course has been approved by SOS Recovery Community Organization as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 6 educational credits. NAADAC Provider #185501S.

SOS Recovery Community Organization is responsible for all aspects of the programming.