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Infectious Diseases in Substance Use Treatment
Intermediate

Infectious Diseases in Substance Use Treatment

A 6-hour intermediate-level course addressing infectious diseases commonly encountered in addiction treatment populations, including HIV, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections. Covers transmission, prevention, screening, and the physical and psychological impacts on clients, supporting Canadian practitioners in providing informed, stigma-free care grounded in harm reduction principles and cultural safety.

Lifetime accessCertificate of completion20 lessonsMobile & desktop
Harm ReductionCultural CompetencyAssessment & Screening
Infectious Diseases in Substance Use Treatment
$60CAD
6 CEU hrs

What you'll learn

Identify the epidemiology and prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and STIs among substance use populations in Canada
Understand transmission routes and implement appropriate screening, testing, and diagnostic protocols aligned with Canadian guidelines
Apply evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies including harm reduction, PrEP, U=U, and integrated care models
Address stigma, implicit bias, and provide culturally safe, Indigenous-informed care to vulnerable and marginalized populations

Professional Recognition

CACCF - Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation - Approved CEU Provider

Approved for 6 Continuing Education Hours from The CACCF

Eligible for professional development credit with:

CRPOCollege of Registered Psychotherapists of OntarioBCACCBC Association of Clinical CounsellorsOCSWSSWOntario College of Social Workers and Social Service WorkersBCCSWBC College of Social WorkersACSWAlberta College of Social WorkersCNOCollege of Nurses of OntarioBCCNMBC College of Nurses and MidwivesCRNACollege of Registered Nurses of AlbertaIC&RCInternational Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
Disclaimer
These bodies use self-directed professional development models and do not pre-approve CE providers or courses. Registrants are responsible for determining whether activities align with their individual learning goals. Certificate of completion provided for your professional development records.
Integrate comprehensive infectious disease management into addiction treatment programs using person-centered approaches

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of substance use disorder and addiction treatment fundamentals
  • Healthcare provider or addiction treatment professional background (preferred but not required)
  • Access to internet and ability to complete interactive exercises

Who this course is for

  • Addiction medicine physicians and nurses
  • Mental health and substance use counselors
  • Registered nurses in addiction treatment settings
  • Peer support workers and recovery coaches
  • Addiction treatment program managers and clinical supervisors
  • Primary care providers treating substance use populations
  • Public health professionals in substance use and infectious disease

Course Content

5 sections • 20 lessons • 6 hours total length

About this course

A 6-hour intermediate-level course addressing infectious diseases commonly encountered in addiction treatment populations, including HIV, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections. Covers transmission, prevention, screening, and the physical and psychological impacts on clients, supporting Canadian practitioners in providing informed, stigma-free care grounded in harm reduction principles and cultural safety.