Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections

The purpose of this course is to enhance clinician knowledge regarding the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infections in order to ensure that diagnosis and treatment is initiated early, when transmission risk and sequelae can be minimized. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Describe the approach to diagnosis, prevention, and management of chlamydia.
2. Review clinical recommendations for the diagnosis and management of gonorrhea infection.
3. Analyze the appropriate approach to syphilis diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
4. Discuss clinical issues related to the transmission, detection, and management of other bacterial STIs, including rare and emerging infections.
5. Assess management issues that may arise when caring for patients with bacterial STIs, including issues related to antimicrobial resistance.
6. Describe the epidemiology and impact of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
7. Discuss best practice screening guidelines for bacterial STIs.

This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.