Sexually transmitted infections (including HIV)

Welcome to this Core Knowledge course on Sexually transmitted infections.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• recognise the signs and symptoms associated with sexually and non-sexually transmitted genital tract infections
• investigate and treat genital tract infections
• describe the UK legislation that has been introduced to reduce the incidence of STIs
• adopt a holistic approach to the management of STIs
• describe the nature of HIV infection, the mode of transmission, diagnosis and treatment, as well as the long-term implications of this condition
• diagnose and manage STIs in pregnant women.