Retail Health/Urgent Care
Retail Health/Urgent Care Module 3B: STI Diagnosis and Testing
This module developed collaboratively by the National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers and National Association of County & City Health Officials discusses diagnosis/testing for STIs and how Retail Health and Urgent Care providers can collaborate with local health jurisdictions/health departments in patient care.
This module is part of the Retail Health/Urgent Care – Sexual Health Delivery series. Modules include:
Module 1B - Introduction and Discussing Sexual Health with Patients
Module 2B - Creating an Environment of Equitable Care
Module 3B - STI Diagnosis and Testing
Module 4B - HIV Testing for Non-Traditional Settings
Module 5B - STI Treatment
Module 6B - STI/HIV Prevention
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This enduring activity is designed for providers to develop skills in discussing sexual health with patients with focus on healthy relationships and treatment approaches specifically in college health, retail/urgent care and tribal health.
OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of the session, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the signs and symptoms of STIs.
2. Identify types of available testing for STIs.
3. Explain how STI reporting works in the comprehensive care of patients.
4. Describe one way that this educational activity will improve my contribution as a team member.
CE ORIGINATION DATE: August 16, 2024
CE EXPIRATION DATE: August 16, 2026
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE: Computer Hardware; Internet Connection; Browser
MATERIALS: None
TARGET AUDIENCE: Physicians, Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Certified Health Educators, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Other Health Educators, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Community Health Workers
PREREQUISITES: Experience with patient care; otherwise, no prerequisites required.
FORMAT: This activity is Web-based.
CONTACT INFORMATION: National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers Email: info@nnptc.org Phone: 303-602-3620
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS:
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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers, and National Association of County and City Health Officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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
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CME: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this enduring activity for a maximum of (0.5) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA CME: Credit Designation Statement – Enduring Materials
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for (0.5) AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until {August 16, 2026}.PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
CNE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this activity for (0.5) nursing contact hours.
CPE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designated this (Knowledge-based) event for pharmacists to receive (0.05) CEUs in pharmacy education. The Universal Activity Number is JA4008229-9999-24-061-H08-P.
After credit is claimed, an unofficial statement of credit is immediately available on CDC TRAIN. Official credit will be uploaded within 60 days on the NABP/CPE Monitor.
CEU: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer (0.1) CEU's for this program.
CECH: Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to (0.5) total Category I continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced level continuing education contact hours available are (0.5). Continuing Competency credits available are (0.5). CDC provider number 98614.
DISCLOSURE: In compliance with continuing education requirements, all planners and presenters must disclose all financial relationships, in any amount, with ineligible companies during the previous 24 months as well as any use of unlabeled product(s) or products under investigational use.
CDC, our planners, and content experts wish to disclose they have no financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies with the exception of Dr. Ard and he wishes to disclose he receives in-kind research support from Binx Health and royalties from McGraw Hill and UpToDate; and Dr. Wangu and she wishes to disclose she receives royalties from UpToDate, DynaMed, and Elsevier.
All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Content will not include any discussion of the unlabeled use of a product or a product under investigational use.
If CEU only, Joint Provider: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) and National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) are jointly providing the CEUs for this activity.
CDC did not accept financial or in-kind support from ineligible companies for this continuing education activity.
Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)
To receive continuing education (CE) for WB4821 STI HEALTH MODULE 3: Diagnosis and Testing
please visit CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog using WB4821. Follow the steps below by 08/16/2026.
- Register for and complete the course.
- Pass the post-assessment at 80%.
- Complete the evaluation.
- Visit Your Learning to access your certificates and transcript.
FEES: No fees are charged for CDC’s CE activities.
Content Lead:
Zoon Wangu, MD, FAAP (she/her)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology, UMass Chan Medical School & UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center
Clinical Faculty, Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Contributors:
Kevin L. Ard, MD, MPH (he/him)
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Director, Sexual Health Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital
Clinical Faculty, Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Philana Liang, PA-C, MPH, SAFE (she/her)
Division of Infectious Diseases, Washington University School of Medicine
Core Program Manager, St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center
Alison Marshall, PhD, FNP-C, RN (she/her)
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Clinical Faculty, Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Tamara Ooms, RN, MS, FNP (she/her)
University of California San Francisco Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health
Clinical Faculty and Program Manager, California Prevention Training Center
Duran Rutledge, BA (he/him)
Capacity Building Assistance Trainer and Technical Assistance Specialist, California Prevention Training Center
Katherine Yang, PharmD, MPH (she/her)
Co-Vice Dean, Clinical Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Professor, University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy
Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist, University of California San Francisco Medical Center
Acknowledgements:
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Nathan A. Bronstein, MPA, MsED, MSSP (he/him), Chief Operating Officer, Convenient Care Association
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Rebekah Horowitz, JD, MPH (she/her), Director of STI Programs, National Association of County and City Health Officials
