HIV Diploma Review & Practice Course

About Course

Accredited for 30 CPD Points, the HIV Diploma Review & Practice Course is the ultimate preparation tool for the high-stakes Diploma in HIV Management examination, administered by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.

For candidates with unsupervised experience in HIV medicine, the CPD points earned through this course can make a substantial contribution toward meeting the 40 CPD points in HIV medicine required for examination eligibility.

This comprehensive, self-paced programme blends targeted learning with rigorous self-assessment, ensuring you are thoroughly prepared to excel in this prestigious qualification. Designed by experts and aligned with current guidelines, the course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

Key facts about HIV transmission, epidemiology, and natural history.
Application of national HIV testing protocols, including counselling and diagnostic algorithms.
Guideline-based management of antiretroviral therapy (ART) across diverse populations.
Interpretation of clinical and laboratory data to assess treatment response and detect ART failure.
Differentiation between ART side effects, opportunistic infections, and comorbid conditions.
Development of patient-centred management plans for complex HIV-related clinical scenarios.
Identification of barriers to adherence and strategies to support long-term retention in care.

Course Content

Course overview
A brief overview of the course purpose, instructors and purpose.

HIV Fundamentals (EPA N/A)
Build a solid foundation in HIV science (50 questions)

HIV Prevention in Adults and Children (EPA 1.1)
Master HIV prevention strategies, counselling, and ethical issues with targeted questions and detailed explanations (50 questions)

HIV in Adults and Adolescents (EPA 2.1 & 3.5)
Master HIV diagnosis and treatment in adults and adolescents (105 questions)

HIV in Children (EPA 3.1 & 3.3)
Master the essentials of paediatric HIV care from diagnosis to treatment failure management (90 questions)

Prevention of Vertical Transmission (EPA 4.1)
Learn to prevent vertical HIV transmission through quality maternal and neonatal care (60 questions)

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Adults (EPA 5.1)
Diagnose and manage TB in adults with HIV, including extrapulmonary and drug-resistant forms (60 questions)

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Children (EPA 3.3 & 3.4)
Understand TB care in HIV-positive children with emphasis on child-specific approaches (60 questions)

HIV and Sexual/ Reproductive Health (EPA 4.2)
Integrate sexual health, contraception, and STI management into HIV care (50 questions)

HIV and the Nervous System (EPA 5.2, 5.9)
Recognise and manage neurological complications in people living with HIV (55 questions)

HIV and the Gastrointestinal Tract (EPA 5.3, 5.5 & 6.1)
Manage gastrointestinal and liver conditions in HIV, including ART implications (50 questions)

HIV and the Respiratory System (EPA: 3.3 & 5.4)
Approach HIV-associated respiratory illness with integrated diagnostic and treatment strategies (45 questions)

Dermatologic & Mucocutaneous Conditions in HIV (EPA 5.5 & 5.6)
Identify and manage HIV-related skin conditions and drug reactions (40 questions)

Mental Health and HIV (EPA 5.7)
Address mental health in HIV care with screening and integrated support (45 questions)

Malignancies in HIV (EPA 5.8)
Manage HIV-associated cancers with a focus on early identification and integrated care (25 questions)

HIV and Haematology (EPA 6.2)
Recognise and manage haematological complications of HIV and its treatment (25 questions)

HIV and Co-morbidities (EPA 6.1, 6.3, 6.5, 7.1)
Coordinate HIV care in patients with chronic comorbidities (50 questions)

Treatment Failure in Adults and Children (EPA 2.2, 3.2)
Gain confidence in identifying and managing ART failure in adults and children (50 questions)

Advanced HIV Disease (EPA N/A)
Build your knowledge in managing advanced HIV illness across multiple domains (55 questions)

Antiretroviral Drugs (6.4)
Build confidence in understanding ART through clinical cases covering drug classes, side effects, and interactions (60 questions)

Adherence, Retention in Care & Key Populations (EPA 8.1)
Strengthen your approach to HIV adherence and retention with tailored strategies for diverse populations (35 questions)

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HIV Fundamentals (EPA N/A) Build a solid foundation in HIV science (50 questions)

Section notes

Fundamentals 1

Fundamentals 2

Fundamentals 3

Fundamentals 4

Fundamentals 5

HIV Prevention in Adults and Children (EPA 1.1) Master HIV prevention strategies, counselling, and ethical issues with targeted questions and detailed explanations (50 questions)

Section notes

HIV Prevention in Adults and Children 1

HIV Prevention in Adults and Children 2

HIV Prevention in Adults and Children 3

HIV Prevention in Adults and Children 4

HIV Prevention in Adults and Children 5

HIV in Adults and Adolescents (EPA 2.1 & 3.5) Master HIV diagnosis and treatment in adults and adolescents (105 questions)

Section notes

HIV in Adults and Adolescents 1

HIV in Adults and Adolescents 2

HIV in Adults and Adolescents 3

HIV in Adults and Adolescents 4

HIV in Adults and Adolescents 5

HIV in Adults and Adolescents 6

HIV in Adults and Adolescents 7

HIV in Children (EPA 3.1 & 3.3) Master the essentials of paediatric HIV care from diagnosis to treatment failure management (90 questions)

Section notes

HIV in Children 1

HIV in Children 2

HIV in Children 3

HIV in Children 4

HIV in Children 5

HIV in Children 6

Prevention of Vertical Transmission (EPA 4.1) Learn to prevent vertical HIV transmission through quality maternal and neonatal care (60 questions)

Section notes

Prevention of Vertical Transmission 1

Prevention of Vertical Transmission 2

Prevention of Vertical Transmission 3

Prevention of Vertical Transmission 4

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Adults (EPA 5.1) Diagnose and manage TB in adults with HIV, including extrapulmonary and drug-resistant forms (60 questions)

Section notes

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Adults 1

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Adults 2

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Adults 3

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Adults 4

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Children (EPA 3.3 & 3.4) Understand TB care in HIV-positive children with emphasis on child-specific approaches (60 questions)

Section notes

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Children 1

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Children 2

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Children 3

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Children 4

HIV and Sexual/ Reproductive Health (EPA 4.2) Integrate sexual health, contraception, and STI management into HIV care (50 questions)

Section notes

HIV and Sexual/ Reproductive Health 1

HIV and Sexual/ Reproductive Health 2

HIV and Sexual/ Reproductive Health 3

HIV and Sexual/ Reproductive Health 4

HIV and Sexual/ Reproductive Health 5

HIV and the Nervous System (EPA 5.2, 5.9) Recognise and manage neurological complications in people living with HIV (55 questions)

Section notes

HIV and the Nervous System 1

HIV and the Nervous System 2

HIV and the Nervous System 3

HIV and the Nervous System 4

HIV and the Nervous System 5

HIV and the Gastrointestinal Tract (EPA 5.3, 5.5 & 6.1) Manage gastrointestinal and liver conditions in HIV, including ART implications (50 questions)

Section notes

HIV and the Gastrointestinal Tract 1

HIV and the Gastrointestinal Tract 2

HIV and the Gastrointestinal Tract 3

HIV and the Gastrointestinal Tract 4

HIV and the Gastrointestinal Tract 5

HIV and the Respiratory System (EPA: 3.3 & 5.4) Approach HIV-associated respiratory illness with integrated diagnostic and treatment strategies (45 questions)

Section notes

Course overview
A brief overview of the course purpose, instructors and purpose.

HIV Fundamentals (EPA N/A)
Build a solid foundation in HIV science (50 questions)

HIV Prevention in Adults and Children (EPA 1.1)
Master HIV prevention strategies, counselling, and ethical issues with targeted questions and detailed explanations (50 questions)

HIV in Adults and Adolescents (EPA 2.1 & 3.5)
Master HIV diagnosis and treatment in adults and adolescents (105 questions)

HIV in Children (EPA 3.1 & 3.3)
Master the essentials of paediatric HIV care from diagnosis to treatment failure management (90 questions)

Prevention of Vertical Transmission (EPA 4.1)
Learn to prevent vertical HIV transmission through quality maternal and neonatal care (60 questions)

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Adults (EPA 5.1)
Diagnose and manage TB in adults with HIV, including extrapulmonary and drug-resistant forms (60 questions)

Tuberculosis & HIV Co-infection in Children (EPA 3.3 & 3.4)
Understand TB care in HIV-positive children with emphasis on child-specific approaches (60 questions)

HIV and Sexual/ Reproductive Health (EPA 4.2)
Integrate sexual health, contraception, and STI management into HIV care (50 questions)

HIV and the Nervous System (EPA 5.2, 5.9)
Recognise and manage neurological complications in people living with HIV (55 questions)

HIV and the Gastrointestinal Tract (EPA 5.3, 5.5 & 6.1)
Manage gastrointestinal and liver conditions in HIV, including ART implications (50 questions)

HIV and the Respiratory System (EPA: 3.3 & 5.4)
Approach HIV-associated respiratory illness with integrated diagnostic and treatment strategies (45 questions)

Dermatologic & Mucocutaneous Conditions in HIV (EPA 5.5 & 5.6)
Identify and manage HIV-related skin conditions and drug reactions (40 questions)

Mental Health and HIV (EPA 5.7)
Address mental health in HIV care with screening and integrated support (45 questions)

Malignancies in HIV (EPA 5.8)
Manage HIV-associated cancers with a focus on early identification and integrated care (25 questions)

HIV and Haematology (EPA 6.2)
Recognise and manage haematological complications of HIV and its treatment (25 questions)

HIV and Co-morbidities (EPA 6.1, 6.3, 6.5, 7.1)
Coordinate HIV care in patients with chronic comorbidities (50 questions)

Treatment Failure in Adults and Children (EPA 2.2, 3.2)
Gain confidence in identifying and managing ART failure in adults and children (50 questions)

Advanced HIV Disease (EPA N/A)
Build your knowledge in managing advanced HIV illness across multiple domains (55 questions)

Antiretroviral Drugs (6.4)
Build confidence in understanding ART through clinical cases covering drug classes, side effects, and interactions (60 questions)

Adherence, Retention in Care & Key Populations (EPA 8.1)
Strengthen your approach to HIV adherence and retention with tailored strategies for diverse populations (35 questions)