The ASHM Syphilis Guidance for Primary Care website provides integral professional development for any health practitioners working in primary care including general practitioners, nurses, midwives, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers. It does not intend to replace national syphilis guidelines but aims to highlight key information in an accessible format.

This competency assessment can be used to test your knowledge of the content on this website and to utilise Structured Administration and Supply Arrangements (SASAs) for syphilis treatment in Western Australia for Registered Nurses, Midwives, and Aboriginal Health Practitioners.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify priority populations to routinely screen for syphilis.
2. Describe the clinical stages of syphilis and identify clinical symptoms.
3. Interpret syphilis serology test results and administer recommended treatment as per scope of practice.
4. State the importance of syphilis partner notification and contact tracing.
5. Locate relevant national and state guidelines for the testing, management, contact tracing and notification of syphilis.

Endorsement & CPD

This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. A statement of completion will be provided for full attendees.