The STBBI Virtual Classroom delivers live presentations to healthcare providers in Saskatchewan, featuring local experts who share up-to-date information on STBBI testing, treatment, management, and prevention. Presentations highlight Saskatchewan-specific resources and allow participants to ask questions. Recordings are available for all registrants. Past presentations may be accessed via the online STEPS Portal (see Past Presentatons section below).

	Format: Virtual | Recordings available on website after sessions
	Target Audience: Primary care physicians, specialist physicians, medical residents, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and pharmacists working in Saskatchewan. Other health care professions are welcome to participate.
	Program Length: 1-hour presentations
	Accreditation: This program is accredited. See the accreditation statement below.
	Registration: See individual STBBI Virtual Classrooms presentations below.
	Fees: Free!

Program Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe current, evidence-based strategies for the testing, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs).
2. Apply clinical guidelines and Saskatchewan-specific resources to support effective and timely STBBI care.
3. Implement best practices in the management of priority STBBIs (e.g., syphilis, HIV, hepatitis C, chlamydia, and gonorrhea) for diverse patient populations.
4. Integrate new knowledge into clinical decision-making to improve patient outcomes and support provincial STBBI priorities.

Accreditation

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Continuing Medical Education Division, University of Saskatchewan. You may claim a maximum of 1.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

The College of Family Physicians of Canada: This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Medical Education Division, University of Saskatchewan for up to 1.0 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. 

Other Healthcare Professionals: Participation in this conference may be included as part of the continuing education and competence programs established by individual professional associations.

• Video recordings and their related resources, such as websites.
• Additional STBBI resources, such as various guidelines, manuals, other relevant organizations, and more

To access the STEPS portal, follow one of the two options below:

If you've registered for a live STBBI Virtual Classroom presentation in the past, you have recieved the password for the STEPS portal in the follow-up email after the session. If you are unable to locate the password, please email STEPS@usask.ca for assistance.

If you have NOT registered for a live STBBI Virtual presentation, you can receive the password for the STEPS portal by completing this form.

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