Course Overview
This course is a 25 hour (20 - 24 hours of clinical time, with the remaining hours for assessing clinical competency) clinical course for which NSPN 7735 is a pre-requisite (NSPN 7710 is also strongly recommended). Within the scope of nursing practice with clients experiencing, or at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), students will learn various clinical skills designated as BCCNM certified practice. Students enrolling in this course must have completed NSPN 7735 and hold current BCCNM registration. Placement requirements: - All placements are prearranged prior to entering NSPN 7735 (theory). Only students with pre-arranged practicum site will be enrolled in NSPN 7735/and NSPN 7736. In the event that students cannot arrange their own preceptorships BCIT will request/attempt to find placement but cannot guarantee placements due to ongoing limited clinical capacity . - Preceptors and placement sites must be approved by BCIT Faculty, prior to the student beginning any clinical hours or registering in the course. - Practicum sites for this clinical must be done in health authority sponsored or health authority-affiliated sites (placements do not occur in private clinics). Students entering STI employment are encouraged to arrange their preceptor-led led placements within the community that they will be practicing. Practicum hours are completed in a series of 3 – 4 hour shifts usually spanning 6 – 8 weeks depending on the clinical site. Registration is rolling and there are no cut-off dates, registration is approved when the placement site is confirmed. Please review the process for approval here prior to contacting BCIT to receive approval for course registration www.bcit.ca/files/health/clinical_sn/pdf/sti-reg.pdf
Prerequisite(s)
- 75% in NSPN 7735
Credits
1.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$357.48
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Apply the knowledge of reproductive health to the practice of STIM.
- Utilize an appropriate STI risk assessment tool and diagnostic screening tests to identify a STI.
- Analyze issues related to reproductive health and STI using a systematic inquiry and critical reflection.
- Demonstrate appropriate care and treatment of specific syndromes and infections. Provide sexual health promotion, counselling and client education through collaborative relationships with Certified Registered Nurses, Clinicians and Primary Health Care Providers.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Sexually Transmitted Infections Management Clinical Course (NSPN 7736) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Perinatal Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NSPN 7736 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 40177
Dates
Sep 08 - Jan 08 Loading
- CRN 40177
- $357.48 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Jan 08 | N/A | N/A | Other |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Anna Paraninfi
Course outline
Important information
- Clinical lab format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course is a 25-hour (20 - 24 hours of clinical time, with the remaining hours for assessing clinical competency) clinical course. Practicum hours are completed in a series of 3 – 4 hour shifts usually spanning 6 – 8 weeks depending on the clinical site. STI Practicum placements – due to the limited capacity of STI practicum placements within BC, we only approve learners who are able to secure a practicum in advance of the theory course (either independently or through their employer). Please review the process for approval here prior to contacting BCIT to receive approval for course registration www.bcit.ca/files/health/clinical_sn/pdf/sti-reg.pdf *Please note: Clinical courses are non-refundable.
Confirmation
Required
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No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
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