OVERVIEW

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Intensive Course is organized by National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) and will be held from Sep 10 - 11, 2026.

Description:
This course, an intensive overview of STDs, includes 14 hours of lecture over two days. Topics presented include gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, trichomoniasis, PID, genital herpes, HPV, hepatitis B, chancroid, urethritis/cervicitis syndromes, pediculosis/ scabies, HIV/AIDS, prevention strategies / PrEP / EPT, and case studies.

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe clinical features of reportable STDs: syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia.
Understand current STD epidemiological patterns.
Describe clinical features of common bacterial STDs: syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia
Recognize clinical presentations of common viral STDs: genital herpes, HPV
Demonstrate improved skills in completing STD history and physical exam.
Discuss clinical characteristics of common vaginal infections: trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis
Integrate HIV risk assessment into patient care.
Demonstrate universal precautions during specimen collection.
Describe current approaches to STD/HIV prevention including pre-exposure prophylaxis and expedited partner therapy.
Discuss evidence-based strategies for STD treatment, according to CDC’s STD Treatment Guidelines.