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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

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