Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STI’s, Tuberculosis and COVID-19

The purpose of this presentation is to provide a broad overview of the most common communicable diseases locally, nationally, and globally. This presentation is especially relevant to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing rates of Hepatitis, STIs, and HIV/AIDS.  Additionally, participants will discover how social determinants of health impact the spread and treatment of communicable diseases.

Educational Objectives

After completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Define communicable disease.
• Discuss the most common communicable diseases, HIV/AIDs, hepatitis, tuberculosis, STI’s and COVID-19 and how they are transmitted
• Discuss Mississippi laws Surrounding Communicable Diseases

4.0CE’s for:

• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• CPH- Certified Public Health
• DMH – Addiction Therapist
• DMH – Community Support Specialist
• DMH – Licensed Administrator
• DMH – Mental Health Therapist
• DMH – Prevention Specialist
• MAAP (Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals)
• NBCC/LPC (National Board    Certified Counselors)
• Social Work