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What you'll learn

After completing this course, you will be able to discuss the importance of Point of Care Testing (POCT) for common sexually transmitted infections.

After completing this course, you will be able to discuss the obstacles currently present with POCT for STI development and adoption.

Skills you'll gain

Health Care Procedure and Regulation

Health Technology

Microbiology

Epidemiology

Clinical Laboratory Science

Patient Evaluation

Laboratory Testing

Infectious Diseases

Innovation

Public Health

Molecular Biology

There are 4 modules in this course

Point of care testing, or medical diagnostic testing done at the time of patient care, is an important tool for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections. This course looks at point of care testing for sexually transmitted infections from the perspective of the clinician, the patient, and the regulatory environment. Learners will hear from experts about the basics of sexually transmitted infections, the methods of diagnosis, and then dive more deeply into the why and how of point of care testing. Note: This course discusses the specifics of sexually transmitted infections in detail, including photos of genitalia exhibiting symptoms of these infections.

Bacterial STIs

Viral STIs, Diagnosing STIs, and STI Clinical Services

STI POCTs: Are they currently used and how?