Professional Development
Professional development resources for sexual health service providers in British Columbia.
Toolkits & Guides
Practice Guidelines
Professional practice guidelines for sexual health service providers in British Columbia.
HPV: Health Care Provider’s Guide
This booklet was developed to assist health care providers in helping clients understand & normalize HPV, to provide sympathetic & non-judgmental information around HPV infection, vaccination, screening, and treatment, as well as to support clients through HPV-related anxiety. It also includes a series of frequently asked questions and suggested answers, as well as HPV and…
HIV PrEP – Information for health care providers
A 4-page handout offering detailed information about HIV PrEP for health care providers that prescribe or wish to start prescribing PrEP.
Supporting and addressing anxiety in sexual health care: A resource for providers
Information about sexual health-related anxiety, including common concerns expressed by service users, and effective strategies used by providers to address anxiety among service users.
Herpes: Health Care Provider’s Guide
This 18-page colour booklet was developed to support health care providers giving herpes diagnoses to patients. It focuses on understanding emotional reactions to a herpes diagnosis and talking to patients about herpes using non-stigmatizing language. It also includes a series of frequently asked questions and suggested answers, as well as herpes supports and counselling resources….
Capacity Assessment Instrument for People who misuse Substances (CAIPS)
A tool developed to assist nurses with determining if their clients lack capacity to consent. This 11-item questionnaire consists of statements that nurses can rate on a scale of 1-4, with higher scores indicating higher levels of consent.