Competencies for CRNBC Certified Practice: Reproductive Health – Sexually Transmitted Infections

The following competencies for the CRNBC-certified practice of Reproductive Health – Sexually Transmitted Infections include Section 8 restricted activities for registered nurses and include the diagnosis and treatment of the following diseases and disorders:

1. Chlamydia trachomatis (Reportable) 2. Neisseria gonorrhea (Reportable) 3. Mucopurulent cervicitis 4. Trichomoniasis 5. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) 6. Urethritis (Male)

7. Recurrent Urethritis (Male) 8. Lower urinary tract infection (Female) 9. Genital Warts 10. Treatment of STI Contacts

Nursing Practice Competencies for Reproductive Health Sexually Transmitted Infections Certified Practice

KNOWLEDGE of: SKILL in: JUDGMENT regarding:

ATTITUDE that:

socio-economic determinants of health as it pertains to clients’ STI risk

etiology, signs & symptoms, testing, complications, diagnostic findings

education and counselling techniques

treatment protocols/ pharmacological

applications and adverse events

documentation and reporting requirements

knowledge of STI epidemiology, local surveillance and affected populations

trauma informed care /practice

available and accessible resources /services for affected populations

ascertaining clients’ knowledge of their sexual health; STI; experiences that increase their risk

obtaining a sexual health history

performing relevant STI physical examination

specimen collection,, requisitioning tests

administering, dispensing and/or recommending STI medication

providing appropriate client education

facilitating partner notification procedures

collecting and documenting data for surveillance, reporting, and case management

determining STI screening requirements

determining approach and relevant strategies to assist clients in experiencing risk reduction

testing, treating, and providing follow-up, based on client assessment, clinical presentation, and lab data

recognizing pharmacological or non-drug treatment adverse events

referring clients to appropriate next-level services

determining appropriate strategies for notifying identified partners (‘contacts’)

consulting and referring to MD/NP

respects clients’ choices, beliefs and values

demonstrates self awareness of own beliefs, values, and practice limitations

demonstrates sensitivity regarding impact of STI diagnoses; infectious disease surveillance, reporting, and partner notification

Pub 471 (October 2014)