Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CAE
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Discuss common sexually transmitted diseases (STIs).
Identify current treatments for common STIs.
Describe patient education to prevent and manage STIs.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: STIs General Information
Prevalence
Reasons for Elevated Rates
Risk Factors
STIs and Women
Transgender People
Psychological Impact
Healthcare Provider Roles
Partner Management
Reporting and Confidentiality
Section 3: Primary Prevention
Abstinence and Reduction of Sex Partners
Pre-Exposure Vaccination and Prophylaxis
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Multipurpose Prevention Technologies (MPT)
Cervical Diaphragms
Emergency Contraception
Male Circumcision
Section 4: Chlamydia
Scenario
Symptoms
Complications
Screening
Diagnosis
Treatment
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Section 5: Gonorrhea
Scenario
Symptoms
Complications
Screening
Diagnosis
Treatment
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Section 6: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Scenario
Symptoms
Complications
Screening
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Section 7: HPV
Scenario
Symptoms
Complications
Screening
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Section 8: Syphilis
Scenario
Symptoms
Complications
Screening
Diagnosis
Treatment
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Section 9: Trichomonas
Scenario
Symptoms
Complications
Screening
Diagnosis
Treatment
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Section 10: Clinical Vignette
Meet Courtney
Section 11: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Cathryn Ayers, RN
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.