Sexual Health and BBV Management and Care for Nurses and Midwives

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. 

9.5+ CPD hours

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the clinical presentation and nurses’ role in managing STIs   
  2. Identify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening   
  3. Demonstrate confidence in discussing sexual health with patients   
  4. Describe contact tracing processes   
  5. Describe current HIV prevention methods.  

Course components

  • Live online: Four online workshops (2 – 2.5 hours each, 9.5 CPD hours total) 

       Or 

  • In-person: Two consecutive days of face-to-face workshops (9.5 CPD hours total)  
  • Between-workshops case study activity  
  • Post-course survey 

CPD & endorsement

This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD Endorsed Course Standards.  

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.  

All participants who attend the course in full will be awarded a Statement of Attendance.

Attendees may gain 2 additional CPD hours by completing the: STIs and BBVs for Nurses and Midwives online learning module  (recommended pre-course activity).

Recommended for

Nurses, midwives, and sexual health workers. 

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