Social & Ethical Issues in Working with the HIV Population (3HR) Presented by Lorna Vanden Heuvel, LCSW, LCAS, CCTP

Social & Ethical Issues in Working with the HIV Population (3HR)

$45.00

Categories: Ethics, General Skill Building, HIV, Online Course Tags: ethics, general skill building, hiv, Stripe only

Description

Since the early 1980’s clinicians have been grappling with the medical, social, and ethical ramifications of the HIV/Aids Epidemic. This informative training will offer an understanding of current thinking around HIV social & ethical issues and what it means for clients today and into the future. This training will look at what treatment is available for HIV, and the best ways to prevent new infections. We will take a fresh look at some of the ethical dilemmas that clinicians have been grappling with for more than a generation.

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

Define the core concepts of HIV
Determine Social & Ethical Factors that Impact HIV clients
Define Ethical Considerations in HIV Research
Inform about NC Disclosure Laws – Duty to Warn?
Apply Ethical Decision Making in Diagnosing & Management of STDs

This course offers 3 Hours of Online training for HIV and/or Ethics & General Skill Building

Course Instructor: Lorna Vanden Heuvel, LCSW, LCAS, CCTP

Recording Date: 3/17/2024

Course Format

Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved. CE Training Workshops, LLC, provider #1770, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/2/2022 – 8/2/2025. CE Training Workshops, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. System Requirements: Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Safari, Edge on any modern operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS). A desktop browser is recommended. We do not provide support resources for issues encountered using a mobile device. For more information about our policies and board approval statements, please visit our FAQS page.

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Syllabus

Social and Ethical Issues in Working with the HIV Population (3 HR) Syllabus

I. Overview of HIV, HBV, and HCV

HIV as a lentivirus impacting the immune system and leading to AIDS
HBV and HCV as liver infections, their transmission and health implications
Stages of HIV: acute infection, clinical latency, and AIDS
Key facts: viral load, superinfection, STI co-infections, and testing windows

II. Social and Economic Factors Affecting HIV Risk

Role of poverty, incarceration, and education levels in HIV prevalence
Impact of stigma, discrimination, and language barriers
Housing instability, food insecurity, and urban health disparities
Challenges faced by women, rural residents, and other marginalized groups

III. Populations Disproportionately Affected by HIV

African Americans and Latinos: disparities in diagnosis and care
Men who have sex with men (MSM), especially Black and Latino communities
Transgender individuals and increased rates of diagnosis
Heterosexual IV drug users and trends in transmission

IV. Barriers to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care

Late testing and lack of awareness among youth
SES-related access barriers: transportation, healthcare infrastructure, and stigma
Challenges for homeless and food-insecure individuals in treatment adherence
Issues around women’s health, prenatal care, and maternal HIV risks

V. Ethical Issues in HIV Research and Testing

Core ethical principles: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice
Risks in research design: informed consent, coercion, and vulnerable populations
Conflict of interest and non-publication of unfavorable results
Ethical management of participant confidentiality and welfare

VI. HIV Criminalization and Disclosure Laws

NC laws regarding HIV disclosure, control measures, and sexual activity
Mandatory testing laws and debates over civil rights
Legal precedents and cases involving non-disclosure
Confidentiality vs. duty to warn: ethical tensions in clinical settings

VII. Human Rights and Ethical Responsibilities

Right to non-discrimination, health, life, and employment
Stigma in healthcare settings and its impact on treatment access
Ethical care frameworks for supporting dignity and equality
Advocacy for modernization of HIV-related laws and policies

VIII. Ethical Decision-Making in Clinical Practice

Case study: The Wayward Husband – balancing beneficence and confidentiality
Ethical questions around public health vs. individual rights
Guidelines for assessing harm, identifiability, and intervention necessity
Use of ethical frameworks to guide disclosure and confidentiality decisions

IX. Client-Centered Strategies and Mobilization

Engaging clients through education, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity
Mobilizing communities with shared concerns and collective action
Role of clinicians in social advocacy and systems change
Encouraging ethical reflection and ongoing professional development

X. Closing Reflections and Applications

Personal stories of people living with HIV and the role of clinicians
Lessons learned from HIV applied to other public health crises
Final reflections on compassion, justice, and ethical responsibility in care