Sexual Health (HIV content only) elearning Course

Introduction

HIV remains a significant global health concern. The quality of care for people living with HIV depends on clinician knowledge and confidence. Therefore, healthcare professionals must develop strong expertise in this area. HIV care spans diagnosis, treatment, long-term management, and patient communication. As a result, it requires specialist understanding beyond a general clinical foundation.

Healthcare professionals in sexual health, infectious diseases, dermatology, gynaecology, and primary care increasingly encounter complex HIV cases. Moreover, the clinical landscape continues to evolve with new therapies and guidance. Consequently, practitioners need structured, specialist-level learning they can apply directly in practice. This applies both within dedicated HIV services and in related specialties.

To meet this need, the Sexual Health (HIV Content Only) elearning course provides focused access to HIV-specific material. Specifically, it draws content from the comprehensive eHIV-STI programme. In turn, it equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge to deliver informed, high-quality care to people living with HIV.

Developed by: This course was developed through a collaboration between the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH), the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and NHS England’s elearning for healthcare, ensuring the content reflects the highest standards of specialist clinical expertise in HIV care.

Who is This Sexual Health (HIV Content Only) Course for?

• Trainee healthcare professionals who are looking to build a strong specialist foundation in HIV as part of their broader clinical education
• Dermatology and infectious diseases clinicians who want to deepen their understanding of HIV in relation to their specialty and patient presentations
• Gynaecology practitioners who seek to expand their knowledge of HIV in the context of women’s health and reproductive medicine
• Primary care clinicians who are looking to increase their confidence in identifying, advising, and supporting patients living with or at risk of HIV
• Sexual health nurses and allied health professionals who want to supplement their clinical training with structured, specialist-level HIV content
• Healthcare professionals in related specialties who seek a reliable resource to support the management of HIV as it intersects with their area of practice

Features

• Draws exclusively on the HIV-specific content from the comprehensive eHIV-STI programme, providing focused specialist learning without broader STI content
• Covers the essential clinical knowledge required for treating and supporting people living with HIV, including areas relevant to both specialist and non-specialist practice
• Developed in collaboration with five leading UK professional bodies, ensuring content is grounded in current clinical standards and specialist expertise
• Designed to complement and supplement clinical training, making it a practical resource for use alongside workplace-based learning
• Bitesize module format with progress tracking, allowing learners to access sessions in any order and study flexibly around clinical commitments

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