Which Tests are Best: An Update on Laboratory Testing for Bacterial STDs
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A series of lectures presented by The NNPTC Eastern Quadrant: Sylvie Ratelle PTC of New England, Region II PTC NYC, Region III PTC, Center for Health and Behavioral Training and the NYS PTC. This training will provide additional knowledge about the various bacterial tests available for use in the United States and the pros and cons of gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, vaginitis, and trichomonas testing will be addressed.
CME credit is available for this series.
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Introductions and Review of Sensitivity, Specificity, and Predictive Values
Speaker: Katherine, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center of New England
Length: 6 minutes
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Chalmydia and Gonorrhea
Speaker: Richard Steece, PhD, D (ABMM), National Chlamydia Laboratory Coordinator, CDC National Infertility Prevention Project, Region II STD/HIV Prevention Training Center
Length: 14 minutes
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Syphilis
Speaker: Maguerite Urban, MD, Medical Director, Center for Health and Behavioral Training
Length: 14 minutes
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Vaginitis
Speaker: Anne Rompalo, MD, ScM, Medical Director, Region III STD/HIV Prevention Training Center
Length: 10 minutes
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CME Information
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Please click here for Continuing Education Credit.
Participants MUST view/listen to all presentations before applying for CE credit.
WD1314: Release Date: [Hoover, Jeanne] May1, 2008 Origination Date: [Hoover, Jeanne] September 30, 2008
Target Audience:
MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs who specialize in emergency medicine, infectious diseases, internal medicine, family practice, OB/GYNs, and other clinicians who provide services for STD or HIV-infected patients.
Learning Objectives:
It is intended that this activity will lead to improved patient care. Upon completion of this program participants will learn to:
- Identify the tests available for diagnosing STIs; and
- >Define the following terms:
- Sensitivity
- Specificity
- Positive predictive value
- Negative predictive value
Accreditation
Continuing Education will be offered. The target audience includes physicians, nurses, physician assistants and other interested health professionals. |
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