HIV/AIDS: Prevention for Substance Abusing Populations

HIV/AIDS: Prevention for Substance Abusing Populations is organized by The Center for Addiction Studies and Research. This course has been approved for a maximum of 25 Hours.

Overview:
This course focuses on scientifically-tested research-based models of HIV-prevention for substance abusing populations.

Topics covered include:
• Research-based principles of HIV-prevention
• Community-based outreach models
• Accessing and engaging high-risk target communities
• Personal characteristics of effective outreach workers
• Identifying potential outreach sites
• Risk assessment and risk reduction strategies
• Reinforcement and support of risk-reduction efforts
• Logistical concerns and implementation issues