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STI Foundation Intermediate Competency

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Knowledge and understanding

When you complete your studies for this STI Foundation Intermediate 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 issues relating to confidentiality and partner notification
KU3           common STIs and related conditions, their presentation, diagnosis and management
KU4           how to prevent transmission of STIs
KU5           when to refer patients to specialist services

Cognitive skills

On completion of this STI Foundation Intermediate Competency Training and Assessment programme, you will have developed the following cognitive skills:
CS6         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.
CS7         able to evaluate the ways in which the lifestyle and circumstances of patients/clients may reflect in their                                presentation and impact on their management
CS8         able to analyse how the range of human sexuality, lifestyles and culture impacts on transmission and                                    approaches to prevention and risk reduction
CS9        critically reflect on your experience and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
CS10      able to critically evaluate how personal beliefs and values of the clinician could affect the consultation.

Key skills

When you complete this STI Foundation Intermediate Competency Training and Assessment programme, you will be able to:
KS11          draw on a range of resources to provide evidence-based management to people presenting to your service                         with sexual and reproductive health needs
KS12          articulate your contribution to risk reduction and STI prevention in your own service
KS13          reflect on the essential role of effective partner notification when dealing with an infectious disease
KS14          demonstrate the consolidation and development of your knowledge and clinical competence to meet the                             needs of a diverse range of patients/clients.

Practical and/or Professional skills

When you complete this STI Foundation Intermediate Competency Training and Assessment programme, you will be able to:
PPS15           assess and appraise a patient through history, examination and special investigations to compile a                                         working diagnosis.
PPS16           use appropriate terminology when discussing sex with patients and understand why this is important
PPS17           inform patients on reducing their risk of sexual infections and their risk of unplanned pregnancy
PPS18           optimise care pathways for patients through improved links with local GUM /sexual health (TOP,                                             Contraception, psychosexual), and microbiology service.

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