Skip directly to site content Skip directly to search


Español  Other Languages


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving Lives, Protecting People
 Search

		Submit


Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)


Section Navigation
			
			CDC Home








National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC)										Related Pages
					The National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) is a CDC-funded group of regional centers created in partnership with health departments and universities. NNPTC is dedicated to increasing the knowledge and skills of health professionals in the areas of sexual and reproductive health. Awarded April 1, 2020 for a five-year project period, the NNPTC provides health professionals with a spectrum of state-of-the-art educational opportunities, including experiential learning, with an emphasis on prevention. The prevention training centers will develop, disseminate and evaluate training and training assistance to improve STD care at the clinical provider, healthcare organization, and system levels.The three components of the project (award recipients for CDC-RFA-PS20-2004) are:
**Component A Regional Centers**Columbia University, Denver Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, University of Alabama (Southeastern Prevention Training Center), University of California, San Francisco, University of Washington, and Washington University, St. Louis
**Component B National STD Prevention Training Centers Coordination Center (NPTC3)**Denver Public Health
**Component C National STD Curriculum Center (NSTDC)**University of WashingtonMap of NNPTC NOFO Recipients with states by regional training centersView States by RegionDITC NOFO Recipients
**Columbia University**
**Denver Public Health**
**Johns Hopkins University**
**Massachusetts Department of Public Health**Indiana
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Puerto Rico
US Virgin Islands
Arkansas
Colorado
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Delaware
Kentucky
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Virginia
Washington, DC
West Virginia
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
DITC NOFO Recipients
**University of Alabama**
**University of California, San Francisco**
**University of Washington**
**Washington University, St. Louis**Alabama
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Arizona
California
Hawaii
Nevada
New Mexico
Alaska
Idaho
Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Washington
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
WisconsinPrevention Training Centers Face, Overcome Obstacles During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For over 40 years, the National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) have been at the forefront of the U.S.’s public health strategy to counter the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)—providing reliable resources and solutions for clinicians and researchers, from direct physician guidance and advice offered through the STD Clinical Consultation Network, to comprehensive educational support delivered by the National STD Curriculum Center. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread in 2020, it ushered in new complications for these efforts, but the NNPTC proved the public’s trust was well-placed as they pivoted in new ways to continue to address crucial STD prevention and treatment needs around the country.
PODCASTS
The National STD Curriculum Podcast, launched in fall 2020, explores innovative and significant STD issues in brief monthly episodes. Each episode reviews influential oral abstracts from conferences and key literature, and all are available on most podcast apps or on the website (www.std.uw.edu/podcast), which also features transcripts and references.
VIRTUAL TRAINING
The regional Prevention Training Centers (PTCs) serve as reliable learning hubs for STD clinicians, providing a variety of treatment options and training resources. These trusted institutions have traditionally offered many learning opportunities in person, but in a post-COVID-19 world, they have entered a new era, one that includes revamped online training programs delivered on strengthened virtual platforms —innovations that have inspired increased participant engagement and satisfaction. Each of the PTCs has pivoted to meet the demands of the new normal in public health and clinical guidance, and have successfully incorporated virtual training methods into their instructional toolkits.Denver Public Health
	When the pandemic struck, the Denver PTC redesigned and transitioned all classes to virtual delivery, offering clinical trainings crafted to maximize participant engagement. With this transition, the Denver PTC has reached more people in the region, increased the number of enrollees in skills-based trainings, and helped foster a virtual regional learning community that is still going strong.Johns Hopkins University
	Since June 2020, the STD/HIV PTC at Johns Hopkins has successfully hosted a wide variety of virtual trainings ranging in length from one hour to three days, including a three-day, region-wide “STI Overview.” With virtual trainings not limited by location, the STD/HIV PTC at Johns Hopkins has expanded its reach, and now offers additional new trainings that include enhanced content material – most at low or no cost.University of California, San Francisco
	In fall 2020, the California PTC pivoted during the pandemic to conduct an online Learning Community (LC) – a collaborative approach supporting cross dialogue among varied healthcare settings and clinical provider specialties – that focused on congenital syphilis (CS) and syphilis in pregnancy in response to a rapid rise in CS cases on Oahu, HI among ethnic minority populations in at-risk communities. California PTC also provided technical assistance to local Oahu providers, and collaborated with the Hawaii Department of Health to deliver an LC and additional one-hour sessions.Columbia University
	When the pandemic struck, the New York City PTC shifted to virtual trainings throughout the region, offering discussions focused on first-hand accounts of adaptations used at clinics to provide effective STD care and prevention and the expanded use of Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) during the pandemic, as well as providing guidance on  possible modifications that could be incorporated in the provision of clinical STD care. NYC PTC trainings are still in high demand, and the PTC has expanded existing partnerships by offering co-sponsored trainings, delivering faster instruction to a wider audience in a shorter amount of time.Washington University, St. Louis
	With roots in trauma-informed care principles and sex-positive ideologies, the St. Louis PTC has created a curriculum that focuses on addressing bias, updating language, and eliminating stigma through practical, incremental changes. St. Louis PTC’s virtual STI-intensive courses, eLearning community, and trainings with community-based organizations have all continued to thrive and receive positive feedback throughout the course of the pandemic.University of Washington
	Since the emergence of the pandemic, the UW PTC has trained 291 healthcare personnel through four “STD Updates” (two consecutive virtual half-days.) The PTC is proud to have offered a web training session on the new gonorrhea treatment guidance, delivered by Dr. Lindley Barbee, one of the authors. Overall, the virtual process has been highly successful, leading to lower costs and scheduling flexibility for students and faculty.Massachusetts Department of Public Health (Sylvie Ratelle)
	In December 2020, the Sylvie Ratelle PTC shifted its annual “Advanced STD Intensive Course for Fellows” to a fully virtual, online experience. The course was converted to a five-day, half-day online format, and included virtual break-out rooms to allow for smaller, interactive case-based discussions – a process that proved to be highly effective, with smooth pacing and high engagement.University of Alabama at Birmingham
	Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Southeast PTC has successfully hosted three state-wide annual updates, four clinical intensive instruction sessions, and various on-demand trainings using a virtual format. With virtual learning, the Southeast PTC has expanded audience capacity and opened doors to new partnerships that deliver access to providers serving under-resourced, difficult-to-reach populations, including Hispanic and Native American communities.Success StoriesCommunity Connections, Nationwide Impacts: CDC’s National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers Delivers Vital Support to CliniciansThis extensive educational and healthcare training system, with four national and eight regional training centers throughout the U.S., ensures clinicians have access to crucial clinical resources to help diagnose, treat, and prevent STDs.STD Prevention Training Centers: Supporting the STD WorkforceTwo stories of PTCs in St. Louis and Denver whose innovative projects have gone above and beyond to meet the needs of providers.STI Prevention Success Stories
							
					
							Last Reviewed:  October 12, 2021						Source: 	Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
					Facebook
        Twitter
        LinkedIn
        Syndicate homeSexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Diseases & Related Conditionsplus icon
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Hepatitis
Herpes
HIV/AIDS & STDs
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
*Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen)*
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
STDs & Infertility
STDs during Pregnancyplus icon
Fact Sheet
Detailed Fact Sheet
Statistics
Treatment and Care
Archive
STD Risk and Oral Sex
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis
Other STDsplus icon
Archive
Life Stages and Populationsplus icon
Adolescents and Young Adultsplus icon
Adolescents and Technology
Adolescents and STDs Fact Sheet
Gay, Bisexual and Other MSMplus icon
Gay Men & STDs Fact Sheet
Preventionplus icon
Guidance During Disruption of STD Clinical Services
Just Diagnosed?
Which STD Tests Should I Get?
STD Lowdown Infographic
Program Management & Evaluation Toolsplus icon
Effective Interventions
Gap Assessment Toolkit
Internet Partner Services Toolkit
Outbreak Response Resourcesplus icon
Congenital Syphilis HAN Template
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection HAN Template
Gonorrhea with Reduced Susceptibility HAN Template
LGV HAN Template
Practical Use of Program Evaluation
Program Operations Guidelines
S.P.A.C.E. Monkey
STD Informatics and Surveillance
Projects & Initiativesplus icon
EHE: Scaling Up HIV Prevention Services in STD Specialty Clinics
Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project (GISP)
Disease Interventionplus icon
Disease Intervention Training Centers
National Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) Recognition Day
Resources
National Network of Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC)
STD PCHDplus icon
CDC DIS Workforce Development Funding
Guidance
STD Health Equityplus icon
Community Approaches to Reducing STDs
Sexual Health Cultural Competence Resources
Archive
STD Surveillance Network (SSuN)
Archive
Statisticsplus icon
STI Surveillance 2022
Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project Profiles
Syphilis Supplement
STI Prevalence, Incidence, and Cost Estimatesplus icon
At A Glance
Social Media Materials
Indian Health Service Reports
Social Media & Moreplus icon
The State of STIs Infographicplus icon
Customizable
HTML version
SDSB Contacts
Archive
Tools & Materialsplus icon
Brochuresplus icon
The Facts Brochures
Fact Sheets
Infographics
Provider Pocket Guides
Social Media Resources
Videos and Podcastsplus icon
Let’s Talk About Sexual Health
Safe in the City
Webinars
Widgets
Archive
Trainingplus icon
STD Prevention Courses
SASSI – SAS Training
STD Clinical Slidesplus icon
STD Clinical Slides
STD Picture Cardsplus icon
STD Picture Cards
Treatment and Screeningplus icon
Availability of STI Testing & Treatment Products
Duty to Warn
Expedited Partner Therapyplus icon
Gonorrhea Guidance
Legal Status of EPT
Legal/Policy Toolkit
Laboratory Information
Prenatal Syphilis Screening Laws
STD QCSplus icon
STD QCS Webinar Questions
STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021
A Guide to Taking a Sexual History
Additional Resources
Archive
About the Division of STD Preventionplus icon
STI Funding at Workplus icon
STI Prevention Success Stories
Success Bulletins
Strategic Plan 2022-2026
Fundingplus icon
Funding Archive
Archive For Healthcare Providers For Public Health Professionals Social_round_twitterSTD on Twitter
Social_round_facebookSTD on Facebook


About CDC
					Contact Us
					800-232-4636
 Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Pinterest Snapchat
 CONTACT CDC
				Contact Us
							Call 800-232-4636
							Email Us
			ABOUT CDC
				About CDC
							Jobs
							Funding
			POLICIES
				Accessibility
							External Links
							Privacy
							Policies
							No Fear Act
							FOIA
							OIG
							Nondiscrimination
							Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
			CONNECT WITH US
				Facebook
								Twitter
								Instagram
								LinkedIn
							Youtube
								Pinterest
								Snapchat
								Email
			LANGUAGES
				Español
							繁體中文
							Tiếng Việt
							한국어
							Tagalog
							Русский
							العربية
							Kreyòl Ayisyen
							Français
							Polski
							Português
							Italiano
							Deutsch
							日本語
							فارسی
							English


U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
			Accessibility
			External Links
			Privacy
			Policies
			No Fear Act
			FOIA
			Nondiscrimination
			OIG
			Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
			USA.gov


Exit Notification / Disclaimer Policy Close
 Links with this icon  indicate that you are leaving the CDC website. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website.
				Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website.
				You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link.
				CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website. Website Disclaimers
 Cancel Continue