This is a workplace-based training package to train and assess the competence of healthcare professionals to manage patients in primary and secondary care for newly qualified RGN: newly qualified and/or nurses new to sexual health. It includes assessments relating to the role in assisting more senior staff, setting up clinic rooms and safe management of cryotherapy as well as female genital exam (speculum), administering cryotherapy and giving injections (immunisations and antibiotics).
Training is provided by Registered STI Foundation Competency Trainers.
STI Foundation Gateway Plus Competency
- £250
E-learning (eHIV-STI)
You do not need to be registered on the STI Foundation Gateway plus programme to undertake the e-learning. It is highly recommended that you complete 50% of the e-learning before commencing your training and assessments.
Time frame for completion of training
The STI Foundation Gateway Plus Competency training and assessment pathway should be completed within 12 months of the date of the first assessment (unless extenuating circumstances).
On successful completion of the training and assessment programme, a Certificate of STI Foundation Gateway Plus Competency is awarded. The Certificate needs to be revalidated every five years.
