Full course description
Description
This training focuses on the role of public health strategies in STI prevention and control, highlighting populations at increased risk, recommended screening protocols, and innovative approaches such as Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT). It emphasizes the importance of routine screening and effective communication, including the CDC’s five-step model for taking a sexual history.
Target Audience
This training video will be helpful to public health professionals, healthcare providers, educators, and community health workers involved in STI prevention, screening, and treatment.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the primary focus of STI prevention strategies and the role of public health officials.
- Identify high-risk populations and the importance of targeted STI screening and prevention.
- Apply recommended screening protocols, including specific guidelines for men who have sex with men (MSM).
- Utilize tools like the CDC’s five-step model for sexual history-taking and strategies such as Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT).