Learning outcomes

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Knowledge and understanding

When you complete your studies for this STIF Advanced Competency Training and
Assessment programme, you will have knowledge and understanding of:
KU1           the principles of service provision for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
KU2           the specific issues relating to confidentiality and partner notification.
KU3           common, complex and recurrent STIs and related conditions, their presentation, diagnosis and                                           management and when to refer patients to specialist services.
KU4           primary HIV infection, presentation, diagnosis and management.
KU5           how to reduce the risk of transmission of STIs, including HIV infection.
KU6           genital dermatology and common gynaecological conditions and when to refer patients to specialist                                 services.

Cognitive skills

On completion of this STIF Advanced Competency Training and Assessment programme, you will have developed the following cognitive skills:
CS7           compare, evaluate and apply local and national guidelines to manage a patient within a level 2or 3 sexual                         health service (England), including onward referral where appropriate.
CS8           able to analyse how the range of human sexuality, lifestyles and culture impacts on transmission and                                approaches to prevention and risk reduction as well as presentation and management.
CS9           able to analyse national and local trends in relation to STIs and clinical presentations and be able to apply                        them locally to own practice
CS10        able to critically evaluate and reflect on feedback collected from patients and colleagues
CS11        critically reflect on your experience and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
CS12        critically reflect on certain cases in a structured manner and formulate action plans for personal learning and                   development.

Key skills

When you complete this STIF Advanced Competency Training and Assessment programme, you will be able to:
KS13          draw on a range of resources to provide evidence-based management to people presenting to your service                     with sexual and reproductive health needs.
KS14          demonstrate the consolidation and development of your knowledge and clinical competence to meet the                         needs of a diverse range of patients/clients including common, complex, and recurrent STIs.
KS15          describe the management pathway for a patient who reports non-consensual sex.
KS16          reflect on the essential role of effective partner notification when dealing with an infectious disease

Practical and/or professional skills

When you complete this STIF Advanced Competency Training and Assessment programme, you will be able to:
PPS17         assess and appraise a patient through history, examination and special. investigations to compile                                       a working diagnosis, using appropriate language.
PPS18         competently conduct a consultation by phone/video.
PPS19         appropriately utilise and competently undertake advanced clinical assessment skills, including bimanual                           pelvic examination and abdominal examination.
PPS20         describe the audit process and its role in healthcare.
PPS21         optimise care pathways for patients through improved links with local GUM /sexual health (TOP,                                         Contraception, psychosexual), and microbiology services.
PPS22         demonstrate leadership skills.
PPS23         assess, raise and discuss legal and ethical impacts of behaviours that may present within a sexual health                         service.