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STI Foundation Programme, Dublin
Register for the STI Foundation programme on May 24th and 25th 2025 based at the Catherine McAuley Centre, Dublin here.
Attendance may be virtual or in person.
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STI Foundation
The STI Foundation (STIF) Course was founded by the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV. It has helped thousands of healthcare professionals improve their understanding of STIs and sexual health. The STIF course at the Catherine McAuley Centre, Dublin runs biannually with both in person and virtual attendance.
Introduction
The STI Foundation Theory Course was created by the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) but has included Dublin as a site for courses for many years.
We are proud of the high quality content and lecturers at the STIF course in the Catherine McAuley Centre (adjacent to the Mater Misericrodiae University Hospital) for many years. This course is held twice every year.
Course Overview
STIF Foundation Theory Course
It is made up of 3 parts; Foundation Theory One, Foundation Theory Two and Foundation Theory Three. It aims to equip participants with the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes for the diagnosis and management of common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and to know when and how to refer.
Who should attend?
Doctors, nurses, registered midwives, physician associates, healthcare assistants in contraception/family planning, secondary care clinicians (who may encounter patients with STIs e.g. Obs & Gynae, rheumatology, ophthalmology, A&E etc.)
GPs, practice nurses, health advisers, school nurses, pharmacists etc.
Sexual healthcare professionals wishing to undertake STIF Competency training and assessment
How We Work
The STI Foundation Curriculum
Standard programme for 3-part ‘Foundation’
Please note that the course programme may change slightly over time to reflect or emphasise emerging issues in sexual health.
Part 1
1.1 Basics of sexual health: What do we do and why are we here?
1.2 Sexual history, Recognition of Symptoms & Risk Assessment
1.3 Routine Diagnostic Tests & Physical Examination
1.4 Partner Notification: Why it matters and how to signpost
1.5 HIV – Risk Assessment, Window Periods, Ways to Test
1.6 Sexual Health Promotion, Risk Reduction & Prevention
Part 2
2.1 Genital Sores
2.2 Vaginal Discharge
2.3 Young People & Sexual Health
2.4 Urethral Discharge and Dysuria
2.5 Working with GBMSM
2.6 Sexual Healthcare for Trans & Non-Binary People
2.7 Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault & Modern Slavery
Part 3
3.1 Clinical HIV
3.2 Viral Hepatitis – An Overview
3.3 Genital Infections in Pregnancy
3.4 Syphilis
3.5 Condition Affecting the Genital Skin
3.6 Female Genital Mutilation
3.7 Testicular pain & Testicular Lumps
3.8 Pelvic Pain
Course Instructors
- Dr Cathal O Broin, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, St Vincent’s University Hospital and Director of STIF Programme
- Prof Jack Lambert, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Rotunda Hospital and Full Professor, UCD School of Medicine, UCD, Ireland
- Mr Diego Caixeta, Outreach Worker, MPower, HIV Ireland
- Dr Maeve Eogan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (Rotunda Hospital),National Clinical Lead SATU (HSE, Honorary Clinical Associate Professor (RCSI), Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor (UCD)
- Mr David Field, CNS Senior Sexual Health Advisor GMHS & PhD Candidate researching risk/risk compensation related to the sexual health of gbMSM, Ireland
- Ms Coleen Finlay, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in PrEP and Sexual Health in the Mater Hospital, RANP (Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner) and RNP (Registered Nurse Prescriber) -Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Ireland
- Dr Caitriona Henchion, Director of Irish Family Planning Association
- Dr Brendan Kelly, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda
- Dr Justin Low, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda
- Dr Niamh Lynn, Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine, Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda
- Dr Helena Yoo, Dermatology Registrar, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Testimonials
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Excellent
‘Really enjoyed all the modules – found them extremely informative and interesting and all speakers were excellent and engaging.’
★★★★★
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Taught me something completely new
‘All very well thought out sessions which either added to my understanding and knowledge or taught me something completely new.’
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Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
When is the course?
The course will take place in May and October 2025..
How do I pay for the course?
You will be provided with the course payment options after registration.
Is this the same as the previous Mater STIF course?
YES. This course has been hugely successful for many years. The new website is an update to the programme to reflect the new Director.
How do I register for the course?
You can register for the course here
Who wil be attending the course?
GPs, NCHDs, nursing, members of the community, NGO staff, other healthcare professionals
Will it be the same as the previous STIF course?
The content of the STIF course always has some small changes to reflect the most up to date information eg MPOX. Overall the course content and lecturers will remain very close the the content from previous years.