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380.761.81 SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE

Term: 4th term
Credits: (4 credits)
Contact: Heather Bradley
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:

Considers features of sexually transmitted diseases relevant to their control, reviewing the natural history of the infections and laboratory diagnosis. Emphasizes public health practice control measures, including policy, behavior intervention, and medical screening/treatment intervention of sexually transmitted diseases.
Student Evaluation: Individual project and associated presentation; participation in Live Talk discussion groups; multiple choice quizzes/examinations; short answer quizzes/examinations
Learning Objective:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the clinical aspects of common STIs including their sequelae 2. Define the epidemiology of selected STIs 3. Explain the theoretical and practical issues related to the design and implementation of STI control intervention. 4. Describe the impact of laboratory-based versus syndromic based management strategies on the epidemiology, prevention and control of STIs 5. Describe the economic, social, and political issues influencing development and implementation of STI control programs and supporting policies. 6. Demonstrate competence in the development and delivery of a STI-related policy options paper and briefing for decision making by a policy maker (a presentation illustrating the integration of clinical and public health evidence based knowledge for policy decisions in STI prevention and control is required).
Location: Internet
Enrollment Minimum: 16
Enrollment Maximum: 30
Enrollment Restriction: No auditors
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: hbradley@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.; Principles of Epidemiology (340.601 or equivalent) Public Health Biology 550.630 or equivalent which may include professional experience.
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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Special Comments: Live Talk Session attendance is required as sessions are used for group discussion and student presentations.