This two-day face to face training course helps nurses and midwives understand the public health aspects and clinical management of common STIs, HIV, hepatitis B and C. The course helps participants develop confidence in a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence-based practice. This course is for healthcare professionals practicing in ACT. We are currently only accepting registrations from ACT.
Dates, Time & Venue:
- Dates:
- Part 1: Friday, 30 October
- Part 2: Saturday, 31 October
- Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm (AEDT)
- Venue: Rydges Canberra | 17 Canberra Ave, Forrest ACT 2603
Speakers:
- Shannon Woodward | Nurse Practitioner | Canberra Sexual Health Service
- Cherie Bennett | Clinical Nurse Consultant | Sydney Sexual Health Centre & Policy & Advocacy Lead | ASHM
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- Describe the clinical presentation and the role of nurses and midwives in managing STIs
- Identify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening
- Demonstrate confidence in discussing sexual health with patients
- Describe contact tracing processes
- Describe current HIV prevention methods
Course Components:
- Pre course survey
- Online Learning Module | STIs and BBVs for Nurses and Midwives (2 hours)
- Two in-person live Interactive Sessions
- Between workshops activity (1 case study) Joey case study (via SurveyMonkey)
- Post course survey
CPD & Endorsements:
- ACM: Australian College of Midwives CPD endorsed Activity.
- This activity is endorsed by ASHNNA.
- This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. Completion of these educational activities entitles eligible participants to claim 9.5 CPD hours
Funding:
This course is supported by ACT Health Directorate.
Target Audience:
Nurses, midwives & nurse practitioners.
