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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS FOUNDATION COURSE 

By Mindo - 07th Jun 2022 | 50 views

AIM OF THE COURSE 

To equip participants with the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the effective management of STIs. By the end of the course you should be able to: 

KNOWLEDGE 

• describe the principles of STI service provision 

• recognise the issues relating to confidentiality, partner notification, and treatment 

• demonstrate basic knowledge of the epidemiology and the factors involved in the transmission of STIs and how to prevent transmission 

• demonstrate basic knowledge of STIs, their presentation, diagnosis, and management 

• indicate where and when to refer patients 

SKILLS 

• demonstrate competency and feel comfortable in taking a sexual history 

• demonstrate the skills necessary to inform patients about reducing their risk of sexual infections and risk of unplanned pregnancy 

• optimise care pathways for patients through improved links with local services (GUM, sexual health, contraceptive services, psychosexual services, microbiology, TOP services, and primary care) 

ATTITUDES 

• demonstrate an appreciation of the lifestyle and circumstances of others and how this may reflect in their presentation and impact on their management 

• recognise the range of human sexuality, lifestyles and culture, and the impact this has on transmission/prevention counselling 

• demonstrate an understanding of how one’s personal beliefs could affect the consultation 

You can book and pay online at: www.iddoctor.info/stif-course-2022 

Course registration forms and further information may be obtained from: Gordana Avramovic, Tel +00353 1 716 4562, Email gavramovic@mater.ie