HSP 3460 - Addiction, Immunity, and Infectious Diseases

Credits: 2

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010, ENG 1020, and HSP 1010; or permission of instructor

Description: This course emphasizes diseases and health issues including communicable and sexually transmitted diseases that are most likely to affect addicted individuals. This course addresses health issues found among individuals who might abuse mind-altering chemicals. Students perform risk assessments and prepare educational materials for clients. Satisfactory completion of this course meets the infectious disease course requirement for Colorado Certified Addiction Counselor I (CAC I).