What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and why do we care? What is point of care testing (POCT)? What do clinicians and patients want and need from the POCT for STIs?
Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Instructor: Anne Rompalo, MD, ScM
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
29 reviews
Beginner level
No prior experience required
7 hours to complete
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
- Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
- Patient Evaluation
- Clinical Assessment
- Diagnostic Tests
- Health Technology
- Microbiology
- Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Epidemiology
- Patient Treatment
- Infectious Diseases
- Laboratory Testing
- Public Health
- Clinical Practices
- Preventative Care
- Infection Control
- Pharmacotherapy
- Medical Devices
- Specimen Collection
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Assessments
9 assignments
Taught in English
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
There are 4 modules in this course
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