About this Course     

This course aims to build foundational knowledge of common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, herpes, HPV, and HIV, by addressing the essentials of transmission, prevention, testing, and treatment and the basics of current STI epidemiology in Texas and the United States.

This course includes three required components: a brief pre-test to measure your knowledge before the course, the self-paced course, and a post-test to assess your learning. There is also an optional, anonymous survey to provide feedback on the course. Learners will receive a certificate of completion when the required components are complete.

Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

1. List common STIs
2. Review the impact of STIs in Texas and the United States
3. Identify how STIs are transmitted and progress in the body
4. Recall various STI prevention methods
5. Identify testing and treatment options for STIs

Audience

Members of the HIV/STI/VH public health workforce in Texas, especially those who are new to the field

This course is required for DSHS contractors funded to provide Focused Testing or Clinical Prevention Services (only required for unlicensed staff). All funded and in-kind staff must complete this course within the first 12 months of employment.