Learning outcomes
STIF Complete comprises the STIF Intermediate and Advanced Competency pathways. The learning outcomes shown below are at Advanced level. To see the STIF Intermediate Competency learning outcomes click here.
Knowledge and understanding
When you complete your studies for 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 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 2 or 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 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 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