This four-part online training course helps nurses, midwives and sexual health workers understand the public health aspects and clinical management of common STIs, HIV and hepatitis B. The course helps participants develop confidence in a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence-based practice.
Date, Time, Platform:
- Dates:
- Part 1: Tuesday, 2 June 2026
- Part 2: Thursday, 4 June 2026
- Part 3: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
- Part 4: Thursday, 11 June 2026
- Time: (All sessions) 6:30pm – 9:00pm AEST
- Platform: Online – Microsoft Teams
Presenters:
- Cherie Bennett | Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead/Medical Educator, ASHM | Clinical Nurse Specialist, Sydney Sexual Health Centre
- Adam Gregson | Nurse Practitioner | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Royal Perth Hospital
- Catherine Bateman | Nurse Practitioner Candidate | Sexual and Reproductive GP Services Latrobe Community Health Service
Additional speakers TBC
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- Describe the clinical presentation and nurse’s role 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 | ASHM Health (2 h)
- Four Live Interactive Sessions (2 – 2.5hours each)
- Between workshops activity (1 case study)
- Post course survey
Recommended Resources:
- Australian STI Management Guidelines
- Sexual History Taking Roleplay Videos
- Could It Be Syphilis? Clinical Indicator Tool
CPD & Endorsement:
This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD Endorsed Course Standards). It has been allocated 9.5 CPD hours according to the Nurse and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.
This activity is endorsed by ASHNNA. Australian College of Midwives CPD Endorsed Activity.
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 received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Target Audience:
Nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners
