Per the STI and HIV National Strategic Plans (2021-2025), pharmacists are included amongst non-traditional providers who are integral in supporting ongoing scale-up of HIV and STI screening and linkage to care. NACCHO collaborated with the National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers to develop a series of six 30-minute educational modules to orient pharmacists to sexual health topics broadly, and specifically. STI and HIV prevention CE is available, and you can check them out here:

Module 1 - Intro and Sexual Health Discussions with Patients

This module discusses the role of the pharmacist in sexual health and STI management as well as communication strategies to obtain an accurate sexual history.

Module 2 - Creating an Environment of Equitable Care

This module discusses the concept of gender diversity, the needs of LGBTQ+ patients, medical mistrust and equity gaps, and unique aspects of STI care for minors.

Module 3 - STI Diagnosis and Testing

This module discusses diagnosis/testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis and how to collaborate with local health jurisdictions/health departments in patient care.

Module 4 - HIV Testing for Non-Traditional Settings

This module discusses testing for HIV in the pharmacy setting, health department reporting requirements, and the pharmacist’s role in supporting and connecting patients to HIV care.

Module 5 - STI Treatment

 This module discusses treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, follow-up for patients diagnosed with these STIs, and the pharmacist’s role in caring for both the patient and their partner(s).

Module 6 - HIV PEP, PrEP, and Prevention

This module discusses HIV prevention strategies including, (post-exposure and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PEP and PrEP), HIV treatment, and key STI/HIV counseling messages for use in the pharmacy setting.