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 Department:    HSERV

 Course #:    171

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1

 CIP:    511501

 EPC:    437

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Covers HIV/AIDS and includes Brief Risk Intervention (BRI) segment. Satisfies the Washington State Department of Health requirement for those applying to become Substance Use Disorder Professionals (SUDP). Required for students seeking the Substance Use Disorder Counseling degree (including fast track students).

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify risk factors for HIV/AIDs and other pathogens exposure in populations with significant intravenous drug abuse.
2. Develop the knowledge level necessary to discuss risk factors and preventative measures with patients, their families, and other groups within the community.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Risk factors for HIV/AIDs and other pathogens exposure in populations with significant intravenous drug abuse.
2. The knowledge level necessary to discuss risk factors and preventative measures with patients, their families, and other groups within the community.