Foundation for Professional Development

Clinical Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Short course

Course type

30 hrs

Study time

Online

Mode of learning

30 CPD points

30 Clinical
(70% average required)

Course overview

Sexual health and the ability to reproduce are fundamental to an individual’s physical and psychological wellbeing. With over one million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occurring globally each day, understanding the transmission, clinical presentation and treatment of these infections is critical for delivering quality care. This short course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage the often-stigmatised conditions associated with sexual activity. Given the increased risk of HIV transmission linked to STIs and the high prevalence of HIV in South Africa, staying current with the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of STIs is crucial. This course not only enhances your clinical competence but also plays a vital role in improving patient outcomes in a country where these issues are highly prevalent.

Participants will gain insights into the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system, learn how to take a sexual history, conduct examinations and apply the syndromic management approach. Accredited for 30 CPD points with the HPCSA, this 30-hour course is an invaluable resource for clinicians committed to providing comprehensive sexual healthcare.

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Who is this course for?

South African Doctors

Required qualification

Healthcare Professional Degree

Course level

Intermediate 

Develop your professional skills

Why choose this course?

Learn at your own pace, when it suits you.
Curriculum crafted by industry experts.
Interactive online experience, including videos and activities.
Additional resources to enhance your understanding and engagement.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Foundation for Professional Development, a name synonymous with excellence in professional growth.

About the academic institution

Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.

580 000+
Students 

27
Years

110
countries

FPD contact info

  shortprog@foundation.co.za
  +27 12345678

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Course Lessons

  • Certificate included

    Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Foundation for Professional Development, a name synonymous with excellence in professional growth.

Course developer 

Prof R Peters
MD, PhD, MSc Epidemiology (LSHTM), Dip HIV Man (SA)

Remco Peters, MD, PhD, is an HIV/STI clinician, epidemiologist and researcher with 15 years of experience in public healthcare settings and PEPFAR-funded programmes across sub-Saharan Africa. Until recently he was the Head of Research at the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) in East London, South Africa. He is currently working in the STI Care and Treatment division of the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland.

He is affiliated with the medical microbiology departments at the University of Pretoria and University of Cape Town and is a member of several national and international technical working groups, including at the WHO and actively supports the Southern African HIV Clinicians Society.
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