Course
STI: Promise, Opportunities, and Considerations for Implementation
Self-paced
1.5 credits
Full course description
Description
This training provides an overview of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) as a new biomedical tool for STI prevention. It covers clinical trial data, implementation strategies, concerns related to antibiotic resistance, and guidelines for patient counseling.
Target Audience
This training is designed for healthcare professionals, STI prevention specialists, public health officials, and community health workers involved in sexual health services.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Explain the effectiveness of doxy-PEP in preventing bacterial STIs.
- Identify key considerations for implementing doxy-PEP in clinical settings.
- Discuss potential concerns related to antimicrobial resistance and microbiome impacts.
- Provide patient-centered counseling on doxy-PEP as part of a comprehensive sexual health strategy.