Sexual Health Update for Primary Care
This Sexual Health Update session provides primary care healthcare professionals with an evidence‑based overview of common sexually transmitted infections, vaginal infections and preventative strategies. The course strengthens clinical confidence in recognising symptoms, taking a structured sexual history, understanding incubation periods, and selecting appropriate testing and treatment pathways.
Delegates will also explore barrier methods, vaccination‑based prevention, and how to identify cases requiring referral to GU/CaSH services. The session supports safe, inclusive and effective sexual health consultations within general practice.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Identify the most common STIs seen in primary care using presenting symptoms and structured history‑taking
- Summarise incubation periods, testing methods and treatment options for common STIs
- Understand preventative measures including barrier methods and vaccinations
- Recognise and manage other common vaginal infections in primary care
- Know when referral to GU/CaSH services is appropriate
Ideal for nurses, GPs, HCAs and allied health professionals delivering sexual health advice, screening and signposting in primary care.
