HIV and Bloodborne Pathogens

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Training Details

Event Dates and Timeframe
Any Time
Location and Delivery Method
Delivery Method
Online / Web Delivered
Software
Online Webinar
Support Phone
(800) 548-0497
Support Email
naadac@naadac.org
Cost Range
FREE to $35.00

Host And Instructor

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Host
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
Instructor
Mita M. Johnson, EdD, LPC, LMFT, LAC, MAC, SAP

Credits

C.E. Credit for NAADAC - The Association for Addiction Professionals: 1.50
If you have watched the webinar (either live or on-demand), you are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion to verify the continuing education hours you spent learning. To apply (only after watching the webinar), complete and pass the online CE Quiz at the top of this page. NAADAC members receive a CE certificate for 1.5 CEs for free.
C.E. Credit for NAADAC - The Association for Addiction Professionals: 3.00
If you have watched the webinar (either live or on-demand), you are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion to verify the continuing education hours you spent learning. To apply (only after watching the webinar), complete and pass the online CE Quiz at the top of this page. Non-members of NAADAC can receive 3 CEs for $35.

Training Overview Description

Addiction counselors and allied service providers have an ethical obligation to protect their clients, their communities, and themselves through infection and disease containment. In addition, all National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) national credentials require at least six hours of HIV/Bloodborne Pathogens-specific education. Earn your CEs on your schedule, at home or in the office, wherever you have a computer, tablet, or phone!

Event-specific Details

Section 2: Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Clients who are exposed to infected blood are at high risk for contracting HIV. HIV is a chronic illness in need of lifelong treatment engagement. This section of the webinar will define key terms used when discussing HIV and AIDS and disease transmission. The primary actions of current medications will be explained. Questions will be provided that can help the clinician assess risk. Cultural implications of engagement and treatment will be explored. Current testing procedures will be explored.

Interest Areas show

Chronic Alcoholism and Other Substance Related Disorders

Target Audience show

All Administrative Support Services
All Behavioral Health / Social
All Child Welfare
All Developmental Disabilities
All Direct Support Services/Care Givers
All Education K-12 & Postsecondary faculty, staff, and students
All Health Care
All Public Safety
All Senior Services
All Substance Abuse

Registration Information

Additional information and Registration information is available on the Webinar website.

Funding: Grant funded by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority through the University of Alaska Anchorage Center for Human Development.

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