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How do you support a resident with syphilis without causing fear or embarrassment? Knowing what to say, what to record, and when to seek help can be difficult. This syphilis awareness and management course gives you clear, practical guidance to respond calmly, protect dignity, and provide appropriate day-to-day support while raising risk awareness among residents.
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First, we cover syphilis management from the first identified case through ongoing care and follow-up. You’ll learn how syphilis spreads, how to reduce exposure risks, manage care plans and protect privacy while maintaining dignity and building trust. We also explain the importance of staff roles in supporting safer sex among partners, safeguarding personal information, handling complex relationships, as well as involving specialist services and obtaining consent.
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After finishing, you’ll be better prepared to support residents respectfully and confidently. You’ll know how to record information clearly, work with external services, support partner notification, recognise concerns, and manage daily care. This course content was created in partnership with Jane Rivers, who is ANCC-Certified Geriatric Nursing and also a Nurse Case Manager. For more information on our subject matter expert, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeriversrnbc. The authors generated this text with the help of ChatGPT. After drafting, the authors and subject-matter experts reviewed, edited, and revised the text to ensure it is correct and meets Alison’s high-quality standards. There are no prerequisites for this course. Enrol now and help your care home respond consistently when syphilis cases or linked concerns arise.
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**Publisher:** Advance Learning - Health, Nursing & Medical
**Course type:** Certificate
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***PLEASE NOTE: WHILE YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PURCHASE A PAID ALISON CERTIFICATE UPON COMPLETION, THIS IS OPTIONAL AND NOT A REQUIREMENT TO RECEIVE YOUR VERIFIABLE CREDENTIAL ON YOUR YOID. THE VERIFIABLE CREDENTIAL ON YOUR YOID IS SUFFICIENT PROOF OF COMPLETION.***

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Caregiving

Epidemiology

Infection Control

Nursing

Public Health

Learn about syphilis management, recognise early signs, and protect vulnerable residents with this free online course.

Syphilis Awareness and Management in Care Homes