HIV Diploma Preparatory Program

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An online coaching and support initiative for Medical Officers planning to write the Diploma in HIV Management offered by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa and for HCWs interested to master HIV medicine.

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Program includes

Here are the resources that are included in your program.

All Courses, HIV Medicine

HIV Diploma Practice Examination
Course
140 Single Best Answer MCQs for CMSA HIV Diploma. The questions map directly to the 27 Professional Activities from your curriculum blueprint, ensuring candidates are tested on all competency areas required for the diploma.
All Courses, Dermatology

Dermatology Manifestations of HIV
Course
Diploma in HIV Management Preparatory Program Week 11: Dermatology Manifestations of HIV
All Courses, HIV Medicine, Tuberculosis

Improving TB Screening and Testing
Course
4.5 average rating (2 reviews)

This micro-lesson will outline the procedure for quality TB screening and testing to minimize avoidable delays in the diagnosis and treatment thus reducing TB transmission. 2 CPDs are allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine, Tuberculosis

Drug Resistant TB in HIV Co-infection
Course
5.0 average rating (1 review)

This micro-lesson will review the landscape of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) and HIV co-infection across the disease spectrum with a focus on more effective and tolerable shorter course regimens for drug-resistant TB. 1 CPD point is allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine, Tuberculosis

Clinical Presentation of TB in HIV
Course
5.0 average rating (1 review)

HIV co-infection modifies the natural history and clinical presentation, and adversely affects the outcome of TB. This micro-lesson will review the clinical presentation of TB in HIV co-infection. 1 CPD point is allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine, Tuberculosis

Clinical Scenarios in TB/HIV co-infection
Course
4.7 average rating (3 reviews)

When HIV and TB co-infection occurs, they form a deadly combination with each accelerating the progression of the other, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. 1 CPD point is allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine, Tuberculosis

TB Preventative Treatment and 3HP Guidelines
Course
5.0 average rating (4 reviews)

This course outlines clinical guidance on Latent TB Infection treatment by utilising INH only or short-course Latent TB Infection treatment regimen of 3HP a once weekly Isoniazid and Rifapentine for 12 weeks (3HP). 8 CPD points are allocated.
All Courses, Infectious Diseases, Tuberculosis

Initiating New DR-TB Regimen in HIV
Course
5.0 average rating (4 reviews)

The Updated DR-TB guidelines introduced the 6-month treatment regimen known as BPaL and BPaL-L regimens. This course will share clinical updates and application for people living with HIV. 2 CPD points are allocated.
All Courses, Infectious Diseases, HIV Medicine

Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Course
In HIV-infected patients the incidence of TB-IRIS in patients on ART treatment IS 15.7% with a mortality of 3.2%. This lesson will summarize the epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms and clinical management of IRIS. 2 CPD point are allocated.
All Courses, Infectious Diseases, HIV Medicine, Tuberculosis

Urine LAM Test for TB Diagnosis in HIV
Course
5.0 average rating (2 reviews)

Underdiagnosis of TB is a principal barrier to combatting the disease. Consequently, the emergence of easier to use, point-of-care tests using urine to identify TB have been a welcome addition to the TB diagnostics environment. 2 CPDs are allocated.
All Courses, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, HIV Medicine

Extensive HIV Resistance
Course
Increased use of ARVs is accompanied by the emergence of HIV drug resistance, the levels of which have steadily increased in recent years. The course focuses on experiences in managing patients with extensive HIV resistance. 2 CPDs are allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine

HIV Resistance Workshop
Course
Diploma in HIV Management Preparatory Program: Resistance Workshop
All Courses, HIV Medicine, Programs

HIV Resistance and Treatment Failure
Course
4.9 average rating (25 reviews)

This course will enable clinicians to define resistance, understand causes of HIV drug resistance, mutations, indications for genotypic HIV drug resistance testing and interpretation for optimal patient outcomes. 5 CPDs are allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine

HIV Diploma Recordings: Live Coaching Sessions
Course
Diploma in HIV Management Preparatory Program: Recordings - Live Coaching Sessions
All Courses

HIV in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Course
Diploma in HIV Management Preparatory Program Week 5: HIV in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
All Courses, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nursing Practice

Termination of pregnancy: options in the 1st trimester
Course
4.2 average rating (5 reviews)

This micro-lesson will discuss the assessment, counselling and support, integration with Sexual and Reproductive Health services and termination of pregnancy options available in the 1st trimester. . 1 CPD point has been allocated.
All Courses, Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Contraception
Course
5.0 average rating (2 reviews)

Contraception is saving lives of women around the world from the hazards of unwanted pregnancy. This micro-lesson will share up-to-date knowledge and a practical guide on appropriate & effective methods of contraception. 1 CPD point is allocated.
All Courses, Paediatrics, HIV Medicine

Adherence in Adolescents with HIV
Course
5.0 average rating (1 review)

This micro-lesson will review adherence to ART, obstacles to achieving high levels of adherence for adolescents with HIV and appropriate solutions. 2 CPDs are allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine

Common Paediatric Conditions in HIV
Course
This micro-lesson reviews common infections in HIV-positive children including ear and sinus infections, sepsis, pneumonias, tuberculosis, urinary tract infections, intestinal illness, skin disease, and meningitis. 1 CPD point is allocated.
All Courses, Paediatrics, HIV Medicine

Update on Antiretroviral Therapy in Paediatrics
Course
This micro-lesson will review the latest developments in the treatment of paediatric patients with HIV including the new, simpler and more well-tolerated combinations and formulations for children. 2 CPDs are allocated.
All Courses, Infectious Diseases, HIV Medicine

Southern African HIV Clinicians Society ART guidelines, 2023 Update.
Course
The 2023 updates on Antiretroviral Therapy in Adults reflects the changing treatment paradigms of the current era, specifically the consolidation towards dolutegravir- and darunavir-based treatment regimens. 2 CPDs are allocated.
All Courses, Infectious Diseases, HIV Medicine

Implications of NADIA on 2nd line ART regimens
Course
5.0 average rating (1 review)

The NADIA trial supports use of DTG + 2 NRTIs as 2nd-line ART, even if NRTIs are predicted to have no activity, but resistance is a concern. This micro-lesson will unpack the implications of NADIA trial in 2nd line Regimens. 1 CPD point is allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine

Updates on HIV Management
Course
5.0 average rating (1 review)

This micro-lesson will highlight latest developments in the field of HIV medicine with an aim to enhance clinical practice and the care for people living with HIV/AIDS. 2 CPDs are allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine

HIV Testing and Diagnosis, PEP and U=U
Course
Diploma in HIV Management Preparatory Program Week 2.1 : HIV Testing and Diagnosis
All Courses, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, HIV Medicine, Programs, Nursing Practice

Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Course
4.7 average rating (6 reviews)

This course provides clinical guidance for clinicians on the use of PEP for the prevention of HIV, hepatitis, unplanned pregnancies, STIs, and tetanus within the context of a comprehensive care package and psychological support. 6 CPDs are allocated.
All Courses, Infectious Diseases, HIV Medicine

Cabotegravir as Pre Exposure Prophylaxis
Course
5.0 average rating (1 review)

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent HIV acquisition. This micro-lesson will discuss the basics, latest developments and approaches to increase uptake of PrEP. 1 CPD point is allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine, Programs

Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Course
4.8 average rating (10 reviews)

This course offers an introduction to the principles of PrEP and clinical considerations related to PrEP e.g. assessment, prescription, monitoring and adherence. 7 CPD points are allocated.
All Courses, Internal Medicine, HIV Medicine, Tuberculosis

Updated HIV Clinical Management Guidelines
Course
5.0 average rating (1 review)

This course is to increase HCW awareness about key changes in ART Clinical Guidelines and improve thier knowledge on the use of optimised regimens for people living with HIV. 10 CPDs are allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine, Programs, Paid eLearning Courses

Certificate in Advanced HIV Management
Course
4.7 average rating (6 reviews)

This course focuses on core knowledge and skills for the management of unstable HIV positive patients with opportunistic infections, co-morbidities or failing 2nd line ARVs therefore in need of 3rd line ARV regimens. 30 CPD points are allocated.
All Courses, HIV Medicine, Programs, Paid eLearning Courses

Certificate in Basic HIV Management
Course
5.0 average rating (12 reviews)

Health Care Professionals will be equipped with knowledge and skills to diagnose HIV, assess people living with HIV, investigate, initiate ART, monitor and manage patients failing 1st line ART regimens. 30 CPD points are allocated
All Courses, HIV Medicine

HIV Diploma Community
Community
Join a community of doctors with interest in HIV Medicine, committed to professional development, quality care and management of complicated HIV. We share updates, resources, clinical cases and professional development opportunities.
All Courses, HIV Medicine

Overview of HIV in South Africa
Course
Diploma in HIV Management Preparatory Program Week 1: Overview of HIV in South Africa