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
Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Instructor: Anne Rompalo, MD, ScM
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No prior experience required
6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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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.
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This course discusses the specifics of sexually transmitted infections in detail, including photos of genitalia exhibiting symptoms of these infections.
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