Training:

• STD Prevention Courses
• Continuing Education Online
• Other Resources
• Links

Some files on this page require Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.

What is
the National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers?

The National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers (PTCs) is a CDC-funded group of regional centers created in partnership with health departments and universities. The PTCs are dedicated to increasing the knowledge and skills of health professionals in the areas of sexual and reproductive health. The National Network provides health professionals with a spectrum of state-of-the-art educational opportunities, including experiential learning with an emphasis on prevention. The STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers Brochure gives a concise description of the types of training the PTCs offer, as well as detailed contact information.

 STD Prevention Courses

Clinical Courses

• Clinical Training provided by the National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers (PTCs) 
• Online Case Series - Web-based training, provided by the PTCs, in an interactive case study format. Designed for clinicians who provide care for STD patients. Free CME, CNE, and CEU credits are available. 

Behavioral and Social Intervention Courses

• Behavioral and Social Intervention Training - Provided by the PTCs, courses are designed to develop skills and strategies to prevent or reduce behaviors that place persons at risk for STD or HIV infections. 

Public Health Program Support Courses

• Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Courses:
  • Employee Development Guide (EDG)
  • Introduction to STD Intervention (ISTDI)
  • Advanced STD Intervention (ASTDI)
• Supervisory Courses:
  • Principles of STD Supervision
  • STD Intervention for Supervisors (STDIS)
• Other Courses:
  • STD*MIS Training
  • Fundamentals of STD Intervention 
  • HIV Partner Counseling and Referral Services (PCRS) 
  • Tailored Trainings
  • Additional Courses 
  
  
  

Non-CDC Link Disclaimer: Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. The CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization web pages found at these links.