HIV and Hepatitis C Counseling and Ethics in Mental Health and Substance Abuse (VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM)

WHEN: Thursday, May 1, 2025 (LIVE VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM)

TIME: 1-4 pm

CONTACT HOURS: 3.0  LCMHC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Peer Support, LCAS, CDAC. NCASPPB approved. NBCC approval statement below.

COST: $55

DESCRIPTION: Learn the basics of Blood Borne Pathogens, HIV and Hepatitis C counseling. We’ll explore the ethics around screening, testing, prevention education, counseling and treatment.

OBJECTIVES:

1.    Learn the basics of HIV & Hepatitis C counseling including prevention education, testing, screening, counseling, and treatment as an ethical requirement in substance abuse or other high-risk populations.

2.    Develop skills in introducing the topic of prevention, testing, screening, and reduction of high-risk behaviors. Explore the ethics involved in ensuring a client understands their behavioral risk factors as well as wellness prevention factors.

AGENDA:

1-2:30 pm Basic HIV and Hep C counseling including prevention education, testing, screening, counseling, and treatment as an ethical requirement in substance abuse or other high risk populations.

2:30-2:45 pm Break

2:45-4:15 pm Develop and practice skills in introducing and teaching prevention, testing, screening and reduction of high-risk behaviors.

INSTRUCTOR: Linda Harrison, LCMHCS, CCS, MAC