[ONLINE VIRTUAL] HIV and Hepatitis C Counseling and Ethics in Mental Health and Substance Use (March 11th, 2025)

WHEN: Tuesday, March 11, 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, NCC, LCMHCS, CCS, MAC

~~~

Refund policy:

We offer a 100% refund for requests made inside 48 hours after the purchase. After 48 hours no cash refund or credits are given.

No refunds are made due to technology problems resulting from participants audiovisual equipment or personal internet failures. Arriving more than 20 minutes late to a virtual training may prevent receipt of full workshop hours. Participants must be on camera for the duration to receive credit for the training.  

INSTRUCTOR: Linda Harrison, LCMHCS, CCS, MAC

National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approval Statement:

Asheville Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6957. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Asheville Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.