Learning outcomes
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.