This workshop will give participants the background necessary to understand HIV from multiple perspectives: biomedical, behavioral, and psychosocial. By the end of the talk clinicians should feel comfortable evaluating for common issue they may encounter while working with HIV+ consumers or those with HIV risk behaviors.
1. Describe HIV Pathophysiology, Etiology, Epidemiology, and Prognosis
2. Identify HIV Specific Behavioral and Psychosocial Issues: Stigma, Adherence, Prevention, Disclosure
3. Describe HIV co-morbidity issues with mental illness/substance use
The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content. "Credit(s)" corresponds to duration of contact hours earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.
Certifier Name: Richard Boesch Ph.D Certifier Title: Director of Psychology
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Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D. Certifier Title: Director, DBH
The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Social Work as a continuing education provider for licensed social workers in the District of Columbia. The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Counseling as a continuing education provider for licensed counselors in the District of Columbia. "Credit(s)" corresponds to duration of contact hours earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.