Table 1

Overview of sexually transmitted infection (STI) curriculum and learning objectives for each module

Topics	Modules
Topics	1—STI introduction and patient history	2—STI physical exam and counselling	3—Male urethritis syndrome	4—Vaginal discharge syndrome	5—Genital ulcer syndrome	6—Lower abdominal pain
STI introduction and patient history
Review the epidemiology of STIs	x
Discuss characteristics of a sensitive patient encounter for STIs	x
Describe the importance of patient history to making an accurate STI diagnosis	x
List the most important patient history questions for an STI screen or complaint	x
STI physical exam and counselling
Review importance of a physical exam to making the appropriate STI diagnosis		x
Discuss elements of both a male and female physical exam		x
Describe counselling topics related to STIs and how to discuss them sensitively		x
Objectives for specific syndromes or diagnosis
Identify the primary symptoms related to syndrome or diagnosis			x	x	x	x
List the most important patient history questions for an STI visit			x	x	x	x
Ask questions in a manner that will elicit the responses needed			x	x	x	x
Accurately use the NDOH syndromic algorithm for the syndrome or diagnosis			x	x	x	x
Recognise signs and symptoms that require urgent referral			x		x	x
Describe a targeted physical exam for syndrome or diagnosis			x	x	x	x
Discuss appropriate approach to caring for children with suspected child abuse				x
Discuss appropriate approach to caring for the elderly						x