HIV Diploma Review & Practice Course

Master the CMSA Dip HIV Man(SA) Exam: Your Comprehensive HIV Diploma Review & Practice Course

35 hours 110 Enrolled 4.8 (15) All Levels

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.

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How students rated this course

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Minenhle Ditshego 3 weeks ago

This course was dynamic, interactive and very informative. Thank you

Nirvana Rampershad 3 weeks ago

It was very informative and the different questions testing the same concepts solidified concepts. Thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot

Minenhle Dlamini 1 month ago

The course helped very much in preparing for my exam. It gives good explanations for every question and references the guidelines in the answers.

Patience Matshepo Boshielo 1 month ago

Good way to learn using clinical scenarios. I was able to identify my gaps in knowledge.

Aphelele Sifanelo 1 month ago

This course was extremely helpful in preparing me for the HIV Diploma exam. One of the most valuable aspects was how it familiarized me with the style of questioning used in the exam, which made studying much more focused and effective. Before the course, one of my biggest challenges was not knowing what to expect in terms of how questions would be asked. The course helped bridge that gap and gave me more confidence in my preparation.

It also helped reinforce important concepts in HIV management and introduced me to areas and related conditions that I had not previously explored in depth. In many cases, it served as a useful reminder of key principles I had learned before but needed to revisit. Overall, I found it to be a very useful and practical course for exam preparation and clinical practice.

Mpasi paul Mampani 2 months ago

The questions are up to date.
But if you can make the resources available on the App, it will be more beneficial

Getrude Madutlela 2 months ago

THE COURSE HELPED ME PREPARE FOR THE EXAM AND BEYOND. I WAS ABLE TO LEARN A LOT AND APPLY THE SIMPLIFIED KNOWLEDGE TO DAY TO DAY CLINICAL PRACTICE. I APPREACIATE THE OPPORTURNITY TO TAKE PART IN THIS MOCK. WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO COLLEAGUES

Sandile Hlatshwayo 2 months ago

Very informative and much easier to use . Explanation made it more interesting!

Rantobeng Moraswi 3 months ago

The course was very great. A bit more information on the section notes would be appreciated.

Mandisa Ziqubu 3 months ago

Well designed

Raisa Mowzer 9 months ago

After doing the free Mini HIV Challenge, it prompted me to enroll in this course. There are a lot of questions available with immediate feedback, which is helpful for learning. Sections are structured according to the EPAs which helped to test your understanding of what you studied on the CMSA learn website. There are additional one page summaries and an email service available for any queries you have which is responded to promptly. Overall good course to test understanding of the content and identify knowledge deficiencies.

Jancke Mentz 9 months ago

Good and structured content. Sufficient for Diploma prep alongside the CMSA learn website.
Please add pictures - in prep for Paper 2 especially.

Grace Lehnerdt 9 months ago

Was very informative and questions were relevant - however videos would have been nice.

Christiaan Strydom 9 months ago

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Caitlin Beaumont 9 months ago

Excellent

R3 750,00
  • All Levels
  • 110
  • 35 hours
  • April 13, 2026
  • Certificate of completion
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What's included

  • Over 1000 multiple choice questions
  • Fully aligned with the CMSA’s official HIV Diploma blueprint
  • High-yield questions covering diagnosis, management, and essential knowledge
  • Mix of case-based and non-case-based scenarios to enhance clinical reasoning
  • Based on the latest South African HIV guidelines

Requirements

  • This course is designed to supplement, not replace, independent study of South African HIV guidelines
  • Access to the latest national guidelines (e.g. SAHCS, NDOH, TB clinical guidelines) is strongly recommended
  • A stable internet connection is required for accessing course content
  • Prior exposure to HIV clinical care will enhance learning but is not essential

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Audience

  • CMSA HIV Diploma candidates
  • HIV Diplomates whose qualification predates recent guideline updates
  • Healthcare professionals involved in clinical HIV/TB care
  • Clinical associates
  • Advanced nurse practitioners
  • Infectious disease specialists
  • HIV/TB researchers

What Will I Learn?

  • 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.

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All Four Minute Medicine courses are created and quality-checked by experienced clinicians and educators to ensure accuracy, clarity, and clinical relevance.

Dr Phinda Njisane – MBChB (UCT), MMSc (Harvard) | Co-founder
Phinda brings a Harvard education in medical education and a passion for simplifying complex medical topics. She leads course creation and ensures every module aligns with real-world clinical reasoning.

Dr Vela Njisane – MBChB (UCT), MMSc (Harvard) | Co-founder
Vela specialises in practical, case-based learning that prepares students for high-pressure clinical environments. Her focus is on clear, time-efficient learning that builds confidence in diagnosis and management.

Dr Demira Padayachee – MBChB (UCT), Dip HIV Man (SA) | Research Physician
Demira combines academic expertise with a learner-first approach. She oversees content accuracy and quality-checks each course to maintain the highest standards of evidence-based education.

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