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Self Learning Module on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
(STD)
Introduction
The Self-Learning Module on STDs provides an opportunity for physicians,
medical students, nurse practitioners, nursing students, health care professionals
and other interested persons to enhance their knowledge and skills regarding
STD screening and diagnosis, management and treatment, partner notification
and prevention measures.
This enhancement of knowledge and skills will be achieved in part by
the use of the Canadian
STD Guidelines - 1998. Canadian recommendations for the prevention,
diagnosis, management and treatment of STDs are contained within the guidelines.
These guidelines are themselves a tool to improve the quality of STD services
and medical practice in Canada. A link to the Guidelines will appear at
the top of every page within the Self-Learning Module. References and
links to specific sections of the Guidelines will also be provided throughout.
This module comprises a series of STD cases, each with its own specific
learning objectives, as well as an STD clinical slide gallery. The slide
gallery can be used in conjunction with the cases or alone as a valuable
learning tool. Please note that the time required to complete a case may
vary between 1 and 2 hours.
STD or STI?
The term STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) is now commonly used
in the place of STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease). STI is more encompassing,
including infections that may be asymptomatic. From this point on we will
use the term STI but please be aware that some links provided in the case
may still use the term STD.
Goal
To promote better prevention, care and control of sexually transmitted
infections (STI) while optimizing the sexual and reproductive health of
Canadians.
General learning objectives
At the end of this module, the participant will be able to:
| 1. Take a thorough and relevant STI history using
the STI risk evaluation questionnaire. |
| 2. Adequately diagnose STIs. |
| 3. Prescribe appropriate treatment. |
| 4. Counsel effectively about STI prevention. |
| 5. Provide prompt contact tracing and evaluation. |
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Instructions
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Select a case from the list below.
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Read the specific goals and objectives for that case.
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Print the pre-test (since it is not yet internet-enabled) using the
print button on your browser. Then complete the pre-test on your paper
copy. Keep this copy to check your answers once you have completed
the case. The answers to the pre-test appear at the end of the case
- after you have taken the post-test.
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To begin the case, click on question #1 in the menu on the left-hand
side of your screen.
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After finishing all of the questions in the case, review the main
key messages.
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Print the post-test evaluation and complete. You have now completed
the case.
Note : Any page of this module can be printed using the print button
on your browser tool bar.
Important:
This module contains graphic clinical photographs and explicit language.
It is intended for adult, continuing professional development purposes
and is not appropriate for all ages.
Cases
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This case, about a young, street-involved male who is an injection
drug user (IDU), involves:
- STI Risk Evaluation
- STI Screening
- STI Prevention Strategies
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This case about a young female involves:
- The partner notification process
- STI prevention
- Management of an individual referred through partner notification
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