OVERVIEW

Communicable Diseases: Tuberculosis, Viral Hepatitis, STDs is organized by The Center for Addiction Studies and Research. This webcast has been approved for a maximum of 30 Hours.

Overview:
This course focuses on the impact of substance abuse on the transmission, progression and treatment of tuberculosis, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted diseases.

Topics covered include:
• Epidemiology
• Transmission and disease progression
• Testing and diagnosis
• Risk factors and risk reduction techniques
• Medical complications
• Special populations
• Barriers to treatment
• Prevention and treatment issues

Credits
  • 30 Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    Psychiatrists and Psychologists

    SPECIALITIES

    PsychiatryPsychologyInfectious Disease

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