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.
After reading the guidance, health practitioners can complete a short assessment to demonstrate their competency and to achieve a certification of completion.
This competency assessment can be used to meet the requirements of the Structured Administration and Supply Arrangements (SASAs) for syphilis treatment in Western Australia for Registered Nurses, Midwives, and Aboriginal Health Practitioners.
Learning Objectives
- Identify priority populations to routinely screen for syphilis.
- Describe the clinical stages of syphilis and identify clinical symptoms.
- Interpret syphilis serology test results and administer recommended treatment as per scope of practice.
- State the importance of syphilis partner notification and contact tracing.
- Locate relevant national and state guidelines for the testing, management, contact tracing and notification of syphilis.
Contact: Please email [email protected] if you require assistance or have a clinical question you would like to raise with a medical educator.
Accreditation and Endorsement
This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. A statement of completion will be provided for full attendees.
