About the Presentation
The attendees will be presented with an overview of the most frequent transmitted STIs - transmission, testing and treatment. They will watch a middle school/ high school level educational presentation on STIs that can be used with students and clients and will be guided to the most trusted sites for further information. Learn to age-appropriately communicate the facts about STIs to your clients and understand the medical response for testing and treatment options in your clinics.
Objectives
1. Identify the various STIs-Understand Viral vs Bacterial vs Parasitic
2. Identify testing and treatment options available.
3. Know where to go to get the latest medical updates.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 16061 for 1.25 contact hours.
A. Overview of sexually transmitted infections
1. CDC overview summary (PowerPoint education)
a. Numbers of infections in US (growth and decline)
b. Modes of transmission
c. CDC sites for more information
2. Viral vs Bacterial vs Parasitic
B. Testing and Treatment Options
1. How to decide which tests your center offers.
2. Understanding limitations/Scope of Services.
3. Operating under Licenses Medical Director's standing orders.
4. Treatment Follow-through
Mischa Long, RN has served at LifeChoices Joplin, MO for more than 11 years. As the Medical Services Coordinator, she oversees at three area community pregnancy clinics that provide integrated ultrasound and STI services.
Refund Policy
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2. When a course/webinar is cancelled for which individuals have registered, Heartbeat International will send a notification to each registrant per email or phone. Full refund will be sent to registrant within one week of cancellation.
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