ALSA 100 - HIV & Other Issues in Substance Use Disorders

2 credits

This course is designed to educate students on the clinical picture, epidemiology, transmission modes and variables of medical issues/illnesses, managing personal fear and resistance concerning, and the implications of substance abuse on HIV/AIDS and other medical issues. This course meets the requirements as stipulated by the Washington State Department of Health for Substance Use Disorder Professional certification for HIV/AIDS training. The course meets the requirements for Washington State Department of Health; Substance Use Disorder Professional License. This course is specific to Drug and Alcohol addicted individuals and meets the requirement for content area WAC 246-811-030 (Section G).

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Identify transmission modes and risk reduction methods for HIV/AIDS, blood borne pathogens, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) TB, and other blood and airborne pathogens.
Demonstrate HIV/AIDS brief risk interventions for people with substance use disorder(s).
Recall general issues associated with substance abusing individuals.