Viral Sexually Transmitted Infections
Course Overview
Described as hidden epidemics of substantial health and economic consequence, many Americans are reluctant to address sexual health concerns that include sexually transmitted infections (STIs) because of the biologic and social characteristics of these diseases and associated stigma. However, all communities in the United States are impacted by STIs, and all individuals directly or indirectly pay for the costs of these diseases. Clinicians have an opportunity to identify patients at risk for viral STIs and intervene early in order to limit transmission and debilitating effects of the diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Incorporate key elements of a sexual history, including history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), into clinical assessments.
- Identify barrier and nonbarrier approaches to preventing viral STIs.
- Discuss best practice screening guidelines for viral STIs.
- Describe the approach to diagnosis, prevention, and management of genital herpes infection.
- Review clinical recommendations for the diagnosis and management of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
- Analyze the appropriate approach to hepatitis A and hepatitis B diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
- Discuss clinical issues related to the transmission, detection, and management of HIV infection.
- Outline issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of STIs in refugees and immigrants.
About the Author/Presenter
Mark Rose, BS, MA, LP, is a licensed psychologist in the State of Minnesota with a private consulting practice and a medical research analyst with a biomedical communications firm. Earlier healthcare technology assessment work led to medical device and pharmaceutical sector experience in new product development involving cancer ablative devices and pain therapeutics. Along with substantial experience in addiction research, Mr. Rose has contributed to the authorship of numerous papers on CNS, oncology, and other medical disorders. He is the lead author of papers published in peer-reviewed addiction, psychiatry, and pain medicine journals and has written books on prescription opioids and alcoholism published by the Hazelden Foundation. He also serves as an Expert Advisor and Expert Witness to law firms that represent disability claimants or criminal defendants on cases related to chronic pain, psychiatric/substance use disorders, and acute pharmacologic/toxicologic effects. Mr. Rose is on the Board of Directors of the Minneapolis-based International Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and is a member of several professional organizations.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician, Pharmacy Technician
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