Back to Basics: Infectious Diseases

Event description
Funded by BSAS
Yes
Introductory level
Yes
Event format
Training (skill building)

Description

This training covers sexually transmitted infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and respiratory infections.

Objectives

Following this training, participants will have the knowledge to:

  1. Name 3 common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 
  2. Recognize actions that increase risk of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) in persons who injection drugs.
  3. Recall best practices to link people into treatment for tuberculosis (TB).

Sponsored by

Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)

Accreditation information

Please read the Accreditation Information section of the training page to learn about the requirements for receiving credit or a certificate of completion.
Audience
Nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
Number of credits for this event
1.00
Details
Event date
to
Attendance mode
Online
Cost
FREE
Contact
Organization
Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction Training & Technical Assistance
Email
info@addictiontraining.org
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