HIV and AIDS Risks, Prevention Strategies, Symptoms and Interventions in Work with System Involved Youth and Families
Fri, Apr 22
|Online Event
This course provided by Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW, meets the qualifications for (7.0) BBS CEUs for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Time & Location
Apr 22, 2022, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Online Event
About the Event
Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW
Training Description
A little of 20% of new HIV diagnoses in the United States and dependent areas were among youth. In order to help prevent HIV infection in system involved youth, those that support them need to understand risk factors, prevention strategies and how to teach this information to system involved youth. HIV+ system involved youth and their families need support to manage the medical and psychosocial issues they face. In this class we will focus on prevention, signs and symptoms, testing, stages of infection, legal issues, social and cultural issues, preparing youth for loss of a parent from HIV, mental health issues and resources. This course meets the pre-licensure requirements for HIV/AIDS (7 hours) for individuals applying for a license with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. This class includes lecture, video and interactive activities. Participants must be present with their camera on and prepared to participate…