In 2025, syphilis was declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance. This course is for antenatal care providers seeking to participate in a training program on syphilis testing, with an emphasis on the prevention of congenital syphilis.
4.5 CPD hours
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Upon completing the course, you will be able to take on the role of the trainer within your practice setting, using the provided materials and guidance to deliver the training to your colleagues with ongoing support from ASHM.
On completion of this course, participants will be able to train co-workers on antenatal syphilis testing, and will be able to:
This activity will be resubmitted to RACGP, ACM, and ACRRM for endorsement in 2026.
All participants who attend the course in full will be awarded a Statement of Attendance.
This activity received funding from the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Healthcare providers who provide antenatal care, including but not limited to midwives and shared-care GPs, and who are working in a role which enables them to deliver a training session to colleagues who also provide antenatal care.
Guidelines for health practitioners, including general practitioners, nurses and midwives, managing people living with HIV in Australasia. It provides information on basic principles of preventing, diagnosing, and managing HIV-associated diseases.
The HIV Monitoring Tool is a 2-page resource designed to provide HIV s100 prescribers a structured framework for conducting thorough patient reviews following an HIV diagnosis.
This practical two-page resource outlines key considerations for the comprehensive monitoring of cisgender women living with HIV. The resource guides clinicians through history taking, examination, clinical evaluation, and initiation of antiretroviral therapy.
Through a case study, presentations, interactive quizzes and an online learning module, this online workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and blood-borne virus screening within their workplace.
This four-part online training course supports nurses, midwives and sexual health workers to understand the public health aspects and clinical management of common sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBVs). The course helps participants develop confidence in a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence-based practice.
This two-hour online learning module will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in providing evidence-based and patient-centered contraceptive consultations. The course outlines the efficacy, advantages, and disadvantages of contraceptive options to promote shared decision-making and reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population.
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