OVERVIEW

Expedited Partner Therapy is organized by Cardea Services.

Released on: October 29, 2021
Continuing education credit until: October 28, 2023.

Description:
Enroll now to learn about the benefits of and best practices for providing expedited partner therapy to your patients in order to reduce the transmission of STIs.
This activity was originally released on October 29, 2021 and is available for continuing education credit until October 28, 2023. Once registered, you must complete the course within 150 days, or you will be deactivated. To be reactivated, contact us.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to increase despite years-long prevention efforts to stem the transmission of undiagnosed infection. Historically, institutional barriers have contributed to limiting access to testing and treatment services. Prevention strategies, like Expedited Partner Therapy or EPT, are interventions aimed at the community level and have demonstrated successful outcomes. EPT is an effective practice that can impact the epidemic by making it possible for providers to reach exposed partners who are unable or unwilling to come to the clinic. EPT is endorsed by the CDC and many health organizations, like the Texas Medical Association.

Express legal permission was granted in 2009 to provide expedited partner therapy in Texas. This eLearning module will provide learners with information regarding the benefits of and best practices for providing EPT to their clients. The module also provides updated guidance from the CDC about gonorrhea treatment and EPT.