Event Details

Gonorrhea is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection. It is the second-most reported notifiable disease in Canada, and reported rates have increased rapidly in the past decade. Appropriate and timely detection and management of gonorrhea can prevent complications and further spread. This PHO Rounds uses an interactive, case-based format to review recently updated Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommendations for gonorrhea screening and treatment, including guidance about when to collect specimens for gonorrhea culture and the optimal timing of test of cure. The presentation also highlights resources for health care professionals from the PHAC.

Intended audience: Public health practitioners, clinicians, community health workers and researchers

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recall, refer to and implement updated national screening recommendations for chlamydia and gonorrhea in their practice.
• Recall, refer to and implement interim national recommendations for the preferred treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea infections in their practice.
• Locate and use the PHAC’s sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) resources for healthcare professionals.

Dr. Andrea Chittle, MD, MPH, CCFP is a Medical Advisor in the Sexually Transmitted and Blood-borne Infections Surveillance Division at the PHAC. She completed her Family Medicine residency at McMaster University and a Master of Public Health at the University of Waterloo. In addition to her work with PHAC, Andrea works in the City of Hamilton’s Sexual Health Clinics and is a Consultant Physician with the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre at Guelph General Hospital.

The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.

Public Health Ontario Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” on the registration form.

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities.

PHO Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.

Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.