Understanding HIV and AIDS Risks, Prevention, Symptoms, and Strategies for System-Involved Youth and Families
Fri, Mar 07
|Online Event
This course, with Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW, meets the qualifications for 7 CE hours of HIV/AIDS training which required by the CA BBS for LMFT, LCSW & LPCC first licensure renewal only.


Time & Location
Mar 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Online Event
About the Event
Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW
Training Description
A little over 20% of new HIV diagnoses in the US 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 and their families. 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 class includes lecture, video and interactive activities. Participants must be present with their camera on and prepared to participate in the class activities.
Learning Objectives
·       Explain 3 strategies for preventing HIV infection, 4 signs or symptoms of HIV infection, and 3…