The STIF-NHIVNA Cert - Intermediate competency is a 30 credit level 6 clinical training package assessing the knowledge and competence of nurses working in HIV services. This competency involves tailored one-to-one clinical training and work-place assessment and is suitable for nurses working in a Specialist HIV Medicine setting (Out-patient) or an Integrated GUM/HIV or ID/HIV setting. The National HIV Nurses Association (NHIVNA) and BASHH's STI Foundation have co-produced this qualification.
Knowledge and skills required for STIF NHIVNA Intermediate Competency training at least 4 months clinical experience in an out-patient setting required.
STIF NHIVNA Intermediate Competency
- £525
E-learning (eHIV-STI) and NHIVNA E-learning
You do not need to be registered on the NHIVNA Intermediate 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 STIF NHIVNA Intermediate 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 STIF NHIVNA Intermediate Competency is awarded. The Certificate needs to be revalidated every five years.
Microscopy
Microscopy is carried out by health care professionals across a wide range of roles. We do not include microscopy as a core element within the competencies due to the variety of approaches to this area of work across Sexual Health Clinics. BASHH’s Bacterial Special Interest Group (BSIG) have developed an eLearning package to develop the knowledge required for microscopy. The eLearning is accompanied by a set of competency checklists that support the assessment and recording of the core competencies, which can be signed off by a senior microscopist with relevant experience.
The eLearning is free for BASHH members and costs £16.50 +VAT for a year’s access for non-members. Click here for more information.
University Credits
For more information on Greenwich University credits use this link.