CSL 2055 Infectious Diseases for Addiction Counselors

1 Credit hour 15 Contact hours

This course focuses on how substance use can increase susceptibility to contract and spread infectious diseases, including Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), and other blood borne illnesses. The course explores impacts of ongoing substance use and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) on physical health and risk-taking behaviors, as well as assessments, treatment considerations, and referral recommendations. This course meets the requirements per the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) for the Certified Addiction Counseling (CAC) clinical training program. Notes: All Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) courses seek to 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.