| Knowledge and Understanding | |
| When you complete your studies for this course, you will have knowledge and understanding of: | |
| KU1 | the principles of service provision for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and related conditions |
| KU2 | the issues relating to confidentiality and partner notification |
| KU3 | the epidemiology and the factors involved in the transmission of STIs |
| KU4 | how to prevent transmission of STIs |
| KU5 | common STIs and related conditions, their presentation, diagnosis and management |
| KU6 | when to refer patients to specialist services |
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Cognitive Skills |
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| On completion of this course you will have developed the following cognitive skills: | |
| 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 | able to critically evaluate how personal beliefs and values of the clinician could affect the consultation |
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Key Skills |
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| When you complete this course, you will be able to: | |
| KS10 | draw on a range of resources to provide evidence-based management to people presenting to your service with sexual and reproductive health needs |
| KS11 | articulate your contribution to risk reduction and STI prevention in your own service |
| KS12 | reflect on the essential role of effective partner notification when dealing with an infectious disease |
| KS13 | demonstrate the importance of confidentiality in consultations involving sexual health |
