STD Core Training

The Passport to Partner Services online modules for providers cover all aspects of Partner Services (PS) and are designed for PS professionals of all experience levels. There are 14 modules online. Eight of these modules focus on key concepts of disease: infectious diseases and human anatomy, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), HIV infection and AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. The other six modules focus on the core competencies of partner services: introduction to partner services for PS service providers, communication skills, interviews (5 sub-units), field survey and information reports, referral and link to care, management of syphilis and VCA cases. 

For each major disease concept module, you will learn about the characteristics of the disease and how it is spread from person to person. You will also learn about testing methods, treatment options, prevention strategies, and case management principles. For each Key Partner Services module, you will receive the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be a confident and effective PS service provider. Click Here

This video provides an example of a mock Partner Services interview with a syphilis client. The interview also covers a wide range of HIV prevention. The use of the STD/HIV interview format is emphasized throughout the video. Click Here

The objective of this training is to understand the importance of referring patients and partners to a range of support services. You will learn how to assess referral needs and how to make sure your referrals are successful. You will also have the opportunity to practice making referrals. Click Here

This training outlines different interview methods, interview standardization, interviewer training, interview techniques, and confidentiality. This training is part of the “I is for Investigation” training series, which aims to introduce non-epidemiologists to the basics of an outbreak investigation. Click Here

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive and assertive service to your patients. It examines concepts of sexual orientation and gender identity, terms patients can use to describe themselves, and communication strategies used with patients to show respect for people's sexuality and gender. Click Here

This course is designed to introduce Disease Intervention (DIS) specialists to the principles and strategies of post-trauma care so that they are equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to support clients who have suffered trauma. This course includes many printable resources to refer to and include in your DIS toolkit. Click Here

This module introduces the basic principles and best practices for conducting telephone interviews for Partner Service Providers (i.e. CDS or DIS). You will learn about professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural competence. You will also learn how to prepare and conduct a telephone interview. By mastering these communication skills, you can conduct telephone interviews with greater confidence and effectiveness. Click Here

This course aims to educate and inform DIS on how to implement high-quality, comprehensive public health details for health and medical professionals. In addition to introducing the details, this course also helps to prepare DIS for all aspects of the details, from preparing for the initial visit to developing key information and developing a follow-up action plan. Click Here

In this introductory course, individuals will understand the science of SARS-CoV-2, including the infectious period, the clinical manifestations of COVID19, and the evidence of how SARS-CoV-2 spreads from person to person and why contact tracing can be an effective public health intervention. Students will learn how to conduct contact tracing, including how to establish relationships with cases, identify their contacts, and support cases and their contacts to prevent spread in their communities. The course will also cover several important ethical considerations related to contact tracing, isolation, and quarantine. Finally, this course will identify some of the most common obstacles in contact tracing and strategies to overcome these obstacles. Click Here

This training is hosted by the state STD office. The training is designed to introduce new SendSS users to the STD SendSS module of the state surveillance system. This is a one-day virtual training. Training offerings will be listed on the training calendar once available.