HIV/Bloodborne Pathogens: Prevention and Education for Counselors
This course fulfills state-mandated HIV/bloodborne pathogen education requirements for addiction counselors. Participants will learn current information on HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C, including transmission, prevention strategies, testing protocols, and the counselor's role in education and risk reduction with substance-using populations.
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Dr. Priya Patel
MD, FASAM
What You'll Learn
- Describe current HIV and hepatitis C transmission routes and prevention strategies
- Explain the connection between substance use and bloodborne pathogen risk
- Identify the counselor's role in harm reduction and risk education
Course Outline
This module covers key concepts related to hiv/aids: current knowledge and epidemiology. Estimated completion time: 20 min. You must spend the minimum required time in this module before proceeding.
Your Instructor
Dr. Priya Patel
MD, FASAM
Dr. Patel is a board-certified addiction medicine physician and Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. She leads the medication-assisted treatment program at a major metropolitan hospital system and is passionate about educating counselors on pharmacological interventions.
This Course Satisfies
- NAADAC General CE Requirement
- Florida Certification Board — HIV/AIDS Specific (CAP)
- TCBAP — HIV/STD/TB (LCDC)
- IC&RC — General Domain
- New York OASAS — HIV/AIDS (CASAC)
Reviews (1)
Christina V.
CAP, Florida
Clear, concise, and meets the Florida HIV requirement. Well done.
December 2025