Goal: To present an overview of the most common communicable diseases affecting substance users. Diseases discussed include HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Hepatitis and Tuberculosis. Basic epidemiology, risk assessment, prevention and treatment considerations are explored.

Objectives:
1. To understand the epidemiology and risk profile of substance users in relationship to HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases.
2. To examine the concept and practice of infection control using universal precautions
3. To explore the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases.

Topics:
Reporting Requirements
Special Populations
Infection Control (Universal Precautions)
HIV/AIDS
   Stigma
   Transmission
   Prevention
   Treatment
   Current Research
STDs/STIs
Detection and Counseling related to:
     BV
    Chlamydia & LGV
    Gonorrhea
    Genital Herpes
HPV
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis
Others
Viral Hepatitis
   A-E
   Transmission
   Detection
   Vaccination
Tuberculosis
   Latent TB
   Active TB
   MDR TB
   XDR TB

Costs:
$100.00 for this workshop or you may register for 18 hours of ethics for $250.00