CSL 2055 Infectious Diseases for Addiction Counselors

1 Credit hour 15 Contact hours

This class will help prepare addiction professionals to identify diseases frequently associated with drug abuse, determine client risk for infection, educate clients about disease prevention and treatment options, and assist clients in obtaining appropriate treatment as needed. This class will enhance the ability of the counselor to offer treatment services in a manner that respects gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, cultural, familial, systemic and socioeconomic diversity.