This is a 30-minute accredited eCME program for Canadian primary care professional (PCPs). The program is designed to provide practical guidance on how primary care can aid the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), in particular, bacterial STIs. Utilizing a case study, this program will explore the pivotal role of primary care in stemming the rise of bacterial STIs in Canada, with a focus on a structured practice framework to support care.
Infectious Disease, Screening & Prevention, Sexual Health
Rise of STIs in Canada: Prevention and Management of STIs in Primary Care
DURATION
30 min
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
0.5
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2026-05-08
This is a 30-minute accredited eCME program for Canadian primary care professional (PCPs). The program is designed to provide practical guidance on how primary care can aid the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), in particular, bacterial STIs. Utilizing a case study, this program will explore the pivotal role of primary care in stemming the rise of bacterial STIs in Canada, with a focus on a structured practice framework to support care.
Faculty
- Darrell Tan, MD, FRCPC, PhD
- Christine Palmay, MD, CCFP, FCFP
- Jeffrey Habert, MD, CCFP, FCFP
- Jessica Chan, MD, MPH, PhD, FRCPC
- Betty Golightly, B.Sc. (Pharm), RPh
- Sherilyn Houle, BSP, PhD, CTH, AFTM RCPS(Glasg)
Learning objectives
- Explain the changing STI landscape in Canada
- Normalize sexual health conversations with patients and educate on ways to minimize STI risk and prevent transmission
- Employ strategies and tools to support the implementation of a structured STI prevention and management primary care framework
- Describe the critical role that primary care plays in STI prevention and management
Accreditation
This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 0.5 Mainpro+ Credit(s).
Cert+ Program ID#: 203962
Cert+ Program ID#: 203962
Cost of course:
Free