NSW STI & BBV Nursing: Management and Care

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 & Venue:

Part 1: Tuesday, 11 March 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)

Part 2: Thursday, 13 March 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)

Part 3: Tuesday, 18 March 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)

Part 4: Thursday, 20 March 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)

Online – Microsoft Teams 

Please note that attendance at all 4 live facilitated sessions is required for a statement of attendance to be issued.

Target Audience:

Nurses, midwives, and sexual health workers. 

Speakers/Facilitators: 

Cherie Bennett – Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead, ASHM & Clinical Nurse Specialist, Sydney Sexual Health Centre 

Shannon Woodward – Nurse Practitioner, Canberra Sexual Health Centre 

Regan Chesterfield – Violence, Abuse and Neglect Forensic Clinical Nurse Specialist, NSW Far West Local Health District

Course Components:

1. Pre course survey 
2. Online Learning Module (2 h)
3. Four Interactive Sessions (2 – 2.5 hours each) 

• Part 1: Tuesday, 11 March 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)
• Part 2: Thursday, 13 March 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)
• Part 3: Tuesday, 18 March 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)
• Part 4: Thursday, 20 March 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)

4. Between workshops activity (1 case study) 

5. Post course survey 

Learning Outcomes: 

1. Describe the clinical presentation and nurse’s 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 

Endorsement and CPD:

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 activity is funded by NSW Health. 

For more information:

Please contact ASHM Education at [email protected] or call 0431 320 429. 

Help us keep ASHM courses free! 

At ASHM, we are committed to developing a sustainable HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual health workforce. We pride ourselves on the ability to offer high quality educational opportunities, that are free to attend. If you are unable to attend one of our courses, please let us know as soon as possible, high rates of non-attendance impacts ASHMs ability to continue providing free education. You can cancel your attendance by calling 0431 320 429 or emailing [email protected].