STI and BBV Nursing: Management and Care

For nurses, midwives, and sexual health workers.

Course Summary
Nurses and midwives play a crucial role in the prevention and management of blood borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
Synopsis
This four-part 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.

Event Description

Course Components

1. Pre course survey
2. Online Learning Module (2 h)
3. Four Interactive Sessions (2 hours each)
   • Online training course 1: Monday, 4 April 2022, 6.30pm – 8.30pm (AWST)
   • Online training course 2: Tuesday, 5 April 2022, 6.30pm – 8.30pm (AWST)
   • Online training course 3: Monday, 11 April 2022, 6.30pm – 8.30pm (AWST)
   • Online training course 4: Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 6.30pm – 8.30pm (AWST)
4. Between workshops activity (1 case study)
5. Post course survey

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the clinical presentation and nurse’s role in managing STIs
• Identify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening
• Demonstrate confidence in discussing sexual health with patients
• Describe contact tracing processes
• Describe current HIV prevention methods

Target Audience
For Nurses, midwives, and sexual health workers in Western Australia.

Accreditation
This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. It has been allocated 8 CPD hours.

This activity has been endorsed by ACM and ACN. It has been allocated 8 CPD hours.

This activity also endorsed by ASHHNA.

This course is funded by Western Australian Department of Health