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 at 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; and management of syphilis and VCA cases. 

For each significant disease concept module, you will learn about the disease's characteristics and how it spreads from person to person. You will also learn about testing methods, treatment options, prevention strategies, and case management principles. Each Key Partner Services module will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be a confident and effective PS service provider. 

Access the Passport to Partner Services modules in CDC TRAIN.

This training aims to understand the importance of referring patients and partners to a range of support services. You will learn how to assess referral needs and ensure successful referrals. You will also have the opportunity to practice making referrals.

Access the Referrals and Linkage to Care training module. in CDC TRAIN

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.