Sexually Transmitted Disease Nurse Clinician Training
PURPOSE:
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ACCEPTANCE
CRITERIA:
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To provide a standardized curriculum for local health department nurses
to prepare them to implement a comprehensive STD screening and
treatment program.
To meet Communicable Disease Agreement Addenda requirements.
BSN or completion of “Introduction to Principles and Practices of Public
Health and Public Health Nursing.”
Completion of “Physical Assessment of Adults.”
Completion of a “Testing and Referral” (CTR) course that meets CDC
and DPH/CDB guidelines (may be completed concurrently with the STD
Nurse Clinician Course.)
Commitment by agency to provide time during the workday for
participant to complete assignments and practice skills and to allow
participant to utilize skills upon course completion.
FORMAT:
The eight week self-paced, web-based course uses a variety of methods and
media such as synchronized audio/slide presentations, video, handouts and
activities. There is an available to grade assignments and answer questions during
the time that the course is available. The didactic portion of the course is
followed by a six-month STD clinical practicum with a preceptor at the local
health department.
COST:
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A fee of $400.00 per participant is charged for this course; other costs are
underwritten by the Division of Public Health.
Transportation, motel, and per diem expenses, as well as purchase of
required text, if any, are the responsibility of the individual agency.
HOW TO
APPLY:
Course is offered at least once a year depending on demand. Information is
sent to each local health department prior to each course. To register or find
out about the dates/locations for the next course, contact the NC Institute for
Public Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health at (919) 9664032 or go to http://www2.sph.unc.edu/nciph/training_8303_8601.html. For
more information se the North Carolina Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Public Health Program Manual –
http://epi.publichealth.nc.gov/lhds/manuals/std/toc.html
CREDIT:
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Contact hours (through the Office of Public Health Nursing and
Professional Development) are offered upon successful completion of the
course. Successful completion includes completion of reading
assignments prior to class, interim assignments, a score of at least 80% on
written final exam, a practical exam, and completion of evaluations.
Completion of this course does NOT guarantee a change in job title or
classification.
July, 2013
CHALLENGE
PROCESS:
There is a challenge process for this course, at a fee of $250 per participant.
To determine if a person is eligible and for details, contact the Office of
Public Health Nursing and Professional Development at (919) 707-5132.
July, 2013