Course
Adolescent Sexual Healthcare Post-COVID: The Case for Telemedicine
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training explores how adolescent sexual healthcare evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the ongoing benefits of telemedicine in a post-pandemic world. Topics covered include challenges in STI screening, innovative testing approaches such as home-collected samples and point-of-care rapid testing, and strategies for ensuring equitable access to telehealth services.
Target Audience
Healthcare providers, public health professionals, school-based health staff, policymakers, and organizations involved in adolescent sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent sexual healthcare and STI screening.
- Identify the advantages and limitations of telemedicine for delivering adolescent sexual health services.
- Evaluate innovative STI testing methods, including home-collected specimens and point-of-care rapid diagnostics.
- Develop strategies to ensure equitable access to telemedicine services for diverse adolescent populations.