Prevention and Treatment of HIV Among People Living with Substance Use and/or Mental Disorders
Course Overview
This course is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series for the Prevention and Treatment of people living with HIV alongside substance use and/or mental health disorders.
Course Format
This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.
Course Objectives
- Analyze data about populations experiencing mental illness and/or SUDs who are more at risk for contracting HIV and assess current staff workload distributions.
- Review current evidence on the effectiveness of programs and practices to enact preventative HIV care among this at-risk population.
- Develop and implement appropriate, best-practice programs for individual and community use with a focus on mental health issues in people at higher risk of contracting HIV.
- Educate healthcare professionals for implementing person-centered care approaches, ensure a fair workload distribution, and create accessible services for people living with HIV and mental/SUD health disorders.
- Monitor implemented systems for client progress with better health outcomes to reduce HIV populations and promote mental health well-being.
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Approvals & accreditation
AAACEUs is an approved provider for the following boards. This course counts toward continuing education for 6 credentials.