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HIV/AIDS Update
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Brazos Valley Council with The Texas HIV Connection, a professional service of Workers Assistance Program (WAP), Inc.
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Start:
3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM
End: 3/12/2010 12:00:00 PM
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Speaker:
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Texas HIV Connection |
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Location:
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St. Joseph Education Annex
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Pricing:
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| | Before 11-Mar-10 | | Individual: | $0.00 | |
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Deadline:
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03/11/2010 17:00
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Course Description
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the end of this course, participants will be able to describe global,
national, and local trends related to HIV/AIDS, discuss developments in
prevention, testing and treatment, and identify issues for persons
dealing with substance use and HIV. This course reviews the latest
statistical information related to HIV/AIDS from the World Health
Organization, Centers for Disease Control, and Texas Department of
State Health Services. Trends are examined in the larger context of
health disparities currently impacting communities. Advantages and
challenges related to new methods of prevention and advancements in
testing and treatment are discussed. Finally, this training takes a
special look at the connections between HIV and substance use, and
considers approaches for those clients struggling with the diseases of
HIV/AIDS and addiction.
CEU Credit
3 Alcohol & Drug - Related credits will be provided for
participants who complete the entire training. However, no partial
credit will be given for incomplete courses. Certificates of Completion
will be awarded to participants at the end of the training. Continuing
Education Units are provided for Licensed Chemical Dependency
Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors and Social Workers.
Sponsors may apply for other types of credits.
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To register, click the yellow bar at the top that says "Register Now."
If you have any questions or if you are
interested in scheduling training for your organization, please contact
Sarah Kapostasy at skapostasy@hivconnection.org or 512.343.9595 ext.
1104 for more information.
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Speaker
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Contact
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Gloria Rocha
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(512) 343-9595
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Contact
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grocha@workersassistance.com
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