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
$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
