PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
This course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of health-related issues and illnesses that are critical to know by all persons working in addiction treatment settings. This course was developed in response to the increasing changes in the addicted client profile and the necessity for all addiction setting employees to be more cognizant of Sexually transmitted Diseases (STDs), Tuberculosis (TB) and other related health issues when working with high risk clients.

COURSE CONTENT AND DESCRIPTION:
This programmed learning module will examine a number of illnesses and afflictions that a prevalent in addiction treatment settings as well as preventative measures to avoid risk to addiction setting employees. Each student will complete a pre-test that can provide a baseline of their understanding of these health issues. This pre-test will also identify areas that need strengthening with regard to their knowledge base. Sexually Transmitted diseases and preventative measures will be thoroughly covered. Additional information will be presented on Tuberculosis and several types of Hepatitis. Modes of transmission, high risk populations and treatment and prevention strategies are addressed with each disease. Throughout the workbook, there will be questions following different content areas that are designed to help the student improve retention of the material presented. This recollection of material learned will be operationally measured on the post-test.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
As indicated above, the workbook readings and assigned tasks constitute the bulk of the training needs, as well as the instructors critique and feedback. A brief bibliography is included to provide additional resources for the student in the area of STDs, AIDS, TB and other health related issues, along with toll-free numbers for information.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1. Heighten understanding of communicable diseases and their implications in addiction settings.
2. Gain knowledge about preventative measures for the spread of STDs
3. Differentiate between the different types of hepatitis.
4. Understand the proper use of condoms.
5. Recognize symptoms associated with Tuberculosis

DIDACTIC / EXPERIENTIAL TIME FOR COMPLETION:
Eight hours
Cost: $65.00

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