Description

Cultural Competence in Working with the HIV Population (Latinx)

This course provides for 3 hours of HIV/EBT Training.

Target audience: Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialists, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, Certified Clinical Supervisors.

Course Level: This course is designed for those practicing at the beginner & intermediate levels

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Note: This course is not approved by the ASWB for continuing education

Ensuring the effective delivery of services demands that interventions be rooted in cultural competence and aimed at vulnerable populations. In this course, we will examine cultural specifics regarding working with and interventions for the Latinx Population. We will examine interventions that effectively integrate culturally competent practice with traditional social work practice with groups’ skills to provide an arena for participants to explore issues commonly faced by patients living with HIV/AIDS in a cultural context.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to :

Explain the main concepts of HIV/AIDS from a biological perspective

Describe and explain Medical/Social & Professional interventions

Recognize Cultural Influences that impact working with the Latinx population with the diagnosis

Identify & implement appropriate interventions based on Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility