The Self-Study STD Module – Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
is a web-based training course designed to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of genital HPV infection.
This training module is based on the STD curriculum developed by the National Network of STD/HIV
Prevention Training Centers.
Course Objectives
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology of genital HPV infection in the U.S.
- Describe the pathogenesis of genital HPV.
- Discuss the clinical manifestations of genital HPV
infection.
- Identify methods used to diagnose selected
manifestations of genital HPV infection.
- Discuss the CDC-recommended treatment regimens for
genital warts.
- Summarize appropriate prevention counseling messages for genital HPV infection.
- Describe public health
measures for the prevention of genital HPV infection.
Target Audience
The Self-Study STD
Module – Genital
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
is intended for the following clinicians in primary care
settings who desire a basic introduction to STD diagnosis
and management:
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Nurses
-
Nurse
practitioners
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Nurse-midwives
-
Physician assistants
-
Physicians
Continuing Education
Students completing this module can earn
continuing education credits in
one of several categories.
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