OTC STI Kits Supporting Patients and Expanding Access to Care
OTC STI Kits Supporting Patients and Expanding Access to Care
With sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates continuing to rise, over-the-counter testing kits are expanding access to care, and pharmacists are well-positioned to support their safe and effective use. This episode explores key facts about available OTC kits, regulatory updates, counseling responsibilities, and the potential for test-and-treat models in pharmacy practice. Join us to learn how pharmacists can contribute meaningfully to STI prevention and care.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Identify the types and regulatory status of over-the-counter STI testing kits available to patients.
2. Describe the pharmacist’s role in educating patients on the use of OTC STI kits and recognizing potential opportunities to support follow-up care or treatment.
Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD
VP, Education
CEimpact
Elizabeth Skoy, PharmD
Professor
North Dakota State University
Joshua Davis Kinsey and Elizabeth Skoy have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Release Date: August 4, 2025
Planned Expiration Date: August 4, 2026
Copyright 2025, CEimpact. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction of this course without express permission is strictly forbidden.
CEImpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Obtain CPE credit by completing the course, followed by the exam and evaluation (if applicable). Once successfully completed, your course will appear in your Completed Courses tab. Access your CPE statement of credit at www.MyCPEMonitor.net.
¹CEImpact provides you with two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. The learner will not receive CPE credit after two failed attempts.
Additional information
| Duration | 0h 30m |
|---|---|
| Topic Designator | Disease State/Drug Therapy |
| ACPE | Yes |
| ACPE Topic | 01 Drug Therapy |
| Role | Pharmacist |
| Media-Type | Podcast |
| Release Date | 8/4/25 |
| CEUs | 0.05 |
| Rating | 5 |
| ACPE Number | 0107-0000-25-270-H01-P |
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