The STI Foundation Theory Course aims to equip participants with the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes for the diagnosis and management of common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and to know when and how to refer. This theory course made up of 3 parts; Foundation Theory One, Two and Three together with e-learning.
This online course is structured in three parts. Delegates may choose to attend specific parts depending on their needs (please book accordingly on the booking page).
10th June 2026 (Parts One & Two): Part One: 09:00 – `12:35 / Part Two: 13:30 – 17:00
24th June 2026 (Part Three): 09:00 – 16:30
Who should attend STIF Theory Course?
- Doctors, nurses, registered midwives, physician associates, healthcare assistants in contraception/family planning, secondary care clinicians (who may encounter patients with STIs e.g. Obs & Gynae, rheumatology, ophthalmology, A&E etc.)
- GPs, practice nurses, health advisers, school nurses, pharmacists etc.
- Sexual healthcare professionals wishing to undertake STIF Competency training and assessment. For more information on STIF Competencies please click here.
To get the maximum benefit from the workshops provided by the STI Foundation Theory Course it is highly recommended that delegates study the appropriate e-learning sessions before attending.
The estimated time to complete the sessions is 7–10 hours depending on knowledge and experience. Please click here for details on the e-learning sessions.
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Part 1 – 10th June - 09:00 – `12:35
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Why Are we here? (and summary at end of parts 1&2)
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| Sexual History |
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| Partner notification |
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| Asymptomatic Screening and assessment |
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| Groups who may require targeted interventions |
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Part 2 – 10th June - 13:30 – 17:00
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Delivering Targeted interventions
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| Working with young people |
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| Genital discharge |
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| Genital sores |
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Part 3 – 24th June - 09:00 – 16:30 (please note the order of these sessions is subject to change)
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Syphilis
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| Viral Hepatitis |
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| Clinical HIV |
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| Conditions affecting the genital skin |
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| Testicular lumps and pain |
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| Pelvic Pain |
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| STIs in Pregnancy |
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