Programme updates
The Sexual Health and HIV programme has undergone a comprehensive review and the majority of sessions have been updated over the past three years. The sessions continue to be updated as guidelines and practices evolve. In addition, we have developed a number of new sessions covering additional content;
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New sessions:
- 02_14 Diagnosing Mycoplasma Genitalium
- 11_07 HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
This session provides an understanding around the role and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV. - 01_20 Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare for Trans, Non-binary and Intersex People
This session aims to aid understanding of the diversity of gender identity, thereby providing affirming sexual and reproductive healthcare for trans, non-binary, and intersex people.
About the Sexual Health and HIV programme
eHIV-STI is an engaging and extensive elearning programme supporting specialist training in Sexual Health & HIV.
It has been developed by the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH), the Royal College of Physicians, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in partnership with Health Education England elearning for healthcare.
eHIV-STI provides the knowledge framework for healthcare professionals treating and supporting people with sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and related conditions.
It can be supplemented by training in the clinical setting to reinforce the knowledge and develop the skills and attitudes necessary for successful practice in the area.
The training material provides an extensive knowledge base for STIs and HIV and is delivered at three levels from introductory, to more advanced and finally specialist knowledge so that learning can be appropriately structured.
Around 140 sessions of elearning incorporating video clips and case studies cover large parts of the knowledge components of the sexual health and HIV (Genitourinary Medicine) curriculum for trainees. Many components are also relevant for trainees in related specialties such as dermatology, infectious diseases and gynaecology, as well as those in primary care wanting to increase their knowledge in the area of sexual health and HIV.
Curriculum
The elearning has been divided into 17 modules which each offering a number of elearning sessions. Learners can work through any module relevant to their specific training needs, in any order they choose.
| # | Topic | # | Topic |
| 1 | Approach to Patient | 10 | Vaginal Discharge, Vulvitis and Balantis |
| 2 | Pathology | 11 | HIV Testing and Prophylaxis |
| 3 | Bacterial STIs and Related Conditions | 12 | Specific Assessment and Management of HIV |
| 4 | Genital Ulcer Disease | 13 | Assessment and Management of Opportunistic HIV Infections |
| 5 | HPV Infection | 14 | System specific HIV-associated conditions |
| 6 | Genital Infestations | 15 | HIV associated malignancies |
| 7 | Viral Hepatitis | 16 | Public Health |
| 8 | Sexual Assault / Abuse & Medicolegal Issues | 17 | Gynaecology for GUM |
| 9 | Pregnancy and Children / HIV special circumstances |
Specific learning pathways are also provided for undergraduate study and for BASHH Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) Competency training www.stif.org.uk
What to expect
The material has been written by senior clinicians and each elearning session takes around 20 minutes to complete to fit in with busy working schedules.
The sessions feature animation, videos, case studies and interactive exercises and help to reinforce the knowledge and develop the skills necessary for successful practice in the area of sexual health and HIV.
For more information, email the team at: HIV-STI.support@e-lfh.org.uk
Sample sessions
Below is a session from eHIV-STI, which like all eHIV-STI sessions, has been written by subject specialists. It demonstrates how the elearning works, how multimedia features like animation are used to support the learning and how learners can assess their knowledge.
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02_15 Diagnosing HIV
This session explains how HIV should be diagnosed, what samples should be taken, and how they should be stored and transported. It explains what diagnostic tests are available, how to interpret them, their sensitivity and specificity, and their potential advantages or disadvantages. The timescale between HIV exposure and tests becoming positive is discussed.
CPD
CPD Approved by the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom
The eHIV-STI programme has been approved by the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for 16 external (category 1) distance learning (interactive elearning) CPD credits.
UK Physicians
The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom operates a CPD scheme, primarily aimed at consultant or equivalent physicians; to register, login or find further information go to http://cpd.rcplondon.ac.uk
| CPD activity code | CPD diary year | CPD credits | |
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| 136577 | 2022/23 | 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023 | 16* |
| 136578 | 2023/24 | 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024 | 16* |
| 147157 | 2024/25 | 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025 | 16* |
*Please note that up to 10 external (category 1) distance learning credits can count towards the annual minimum credit requirement. The remainder will automatically be counted as personal (category 3) credits.
Project team
John Evans-Jones
Clinical Project Lead
Andi Blackmore
Programme Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Jasmine Deol
Lead Learning Designer
Rob Taylor
Project Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
How to access
In order to access the Sexual Health and HIV programme, you will need an elfh account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below.
To view the Sexual Health and HIV programme, select the View button below. If you already have an account with elfh, you will also be able to login and enrol on the programme from the View button.
NHS healthcare staff in England
The Sexual Health and HIV programme is also available to NHS healthcare staff via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). Accessing this elearning via ESR means that your completions will transfer with you throughout your NHS career.
Further details are available here.
Not an NHS organisation?
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access elfh Hub, you may be able to access the service by creating an OpenAthens account.
To check whether or not you qualify for free access via OpenAthens, you can view the eligibility criteria and register on the ‘OpenAthens’ portal.
Registering large numbers of users
If you are a HR, IT, Practice Manager or Course tutor and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Sexual Health and HIV programme, please contact elfh directly.
Organisations wishing to use their own LMS
For HR departments wanting to know more about gaining access to courses using an existing Learning Management System please contact elfh directly to express interest.
How to license
In the event that you do not qualify for free access to the Sexual Health and HIV programme, you are able to license access through eIntegrity, a community-interest company established for this purpose.
You can check whether or not you qualify for free access by clicking on the ‘Register’ button above.
For more information on the licensing options available for the Sexual Health and HIV programme, please visit the eIntegrity website.
More information
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