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Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
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6 hours 
english
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Johns Hopkins University
About Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
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, or medical diagnostic testing done at the time of patient care, is an important tool for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections. This course looks at point of care testing for sexually transmitted infections from the perspective of the clinician, the patient, and the regulatory environment. Learners will hear from experts about the basics of sexually transmitted infections, the methods of diagnosis, and then dive more deeply into the why and how of point of care testing. Note: This course discusses the specifics of sexually transmitted infections in detail, including photos of genitalia exhibiting symptoms of these infections.
What You Will 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..