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We have put together resources covering 27 Entrustable Professional Activities (EAPs) to prepare medical doctors for the Diploma of HIV Management offered by the College of Family Medicine, under the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).
The purpose of the Diploma in HIV management is to encourage postgraduate training in the field of HIV management and to improve the standards of medical practise and patient care in rural and urban communities outside the larger training centres. It is aimed primarily at doctors who wish to improve their basic clinical skills and competence in the diagnosis and management of HIV/AIDS.
The Diploma of HIV Management is offered as on outcome assessment by the College of Family Medicine, under the CMSA. It is usually written twice a year (Feb/March and July/Aug) and is not linked to a specific university or training course. It’s focus is the knowledge and understanding of the management of the patient with HIV in the primary, CHC, GP and district hospital setting.
This resource is meant for HCWs wanting to improve their competence in HIV management or Medical Officers planning to write the Diploma in HIV Management offered by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa since candidates are expected to facilitate their own learning, both whilst seeing patients and through reading and studying. Clinicians interested in improving their HIV knowledge are welcome.
This clinical training programme serves to upskill health care professionals diagnose, manage and prevent the spread of Multi Drug Resistant TB (MDR-TB) contributing to the reduction in MDR-TB deaths and disease. 16 CPD point is allocated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Micro-lesson will focus on the changing epidemiology of kidney disease in the era of antiretroviral therapy. 1 CPD point has been allocated.
This Micro-lesson will review the assessment, differential diagnosis, investigation and treatment of common causes of Focal Brain Lesions (FBLs). 1 CPD point has been allocated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It's time to get your Diploma in HIV Management. This support bundle includes over 80 CPDs in HIV care including the basic and advanced HIV courses, access to HIV Diploma community and a library of clinical resources covering all 27 knowledge areas.
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.
We have put together resources covering 27 Entrustable Professional Activities (EAPs) to prepare medical doctors for the Diploma of HIV Management offered by the College of Family Medicine, under the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It is a 3 months online coaching and support initiative for Medical Doctors planning to write the Diploma in HIV Management offered by the Colleges of Medicine in South Africa.
The fees include access to over 80 CPD points inclusive of the basic and advanced HIV courses, Participation in the online HIV Diploma community for support and case discussions, access to the resource library covering key knowledge areas, participation in HIV Masterclasses and Q&A sessions.
You’ll have a life time access to the community so you can also contribute to the success of other colleagues, 12 months access to program resources and 3 months access to live coaching sessions. eLearning CPD courses have to be completed in 6 - 12 weeks.
Coaching sessions are host 1-2 times per week, generally at 20:00 SA Time via Zoom or similar webinar hosting platforms.
The program is for registered medical officers. Other health professionals interested to improve their knowledge and competence can send a motivation to: [email protected]
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