HIV Diploma MCQ Course

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Welcome to the HIV Diploma MCQ Course

Congratulations on embarking on your journey to obtain the Diploma in HIV Management through the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA). This highly respected qualification holds significant value across Sub-Saharan Africa, where HIV remains a leading burden of disease.

This examination is known for its breadth, depth, and clinical relevance, assessing your ability to safely and effectively manage patients with HIV across various healthcare levels, from primary care clinics to district and regional hospitals.

 

By the end of this course learners will be able to: 

  • Recall key facts about HIV transmission, epidemiology, and natural history.
  • Describe national HIV testing protocols, including counselling and diagnostic algorithms.
  • Apply guideline-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) management across diverse populations.
  • Interpret clinical and laboratory data to assess treatment response and detect ART failure.
  • Differentiate between ART side effects, opportunistic infections, and co-morbid conditions.
  • Develop patient-centred management plans for complex HIV-related clinical scenarios.
  • Evaluate barriers to adherence and implement strategies to support long-term retention in care.
  • Use performance feedback to identify and address individual knowledge gaps.

About this course

This course includes 1,000+ multiple choice questions, carefully crafted to align with the CMSA’s official HIV Diploma blueprint. Each question has been mapped directly to blueprint modules and prioritised according to clinical relevance and exam frequency. It is designed to help reinforce guideline-based management, sharpen diagnostic and clinical reasoning, and help you identify and address knowledge gaps.

 

The course is divided into 19 major categories, each corresponding to key focus areas in the blueprint, with additional emphasis placed on high-yield, real-world clinical content. Key content covered can be seen below.

 

Your success starts here

Whether you’re beginning your preparation or consolidating your revision, this course is here to build your confidence, enhance your clinical judgment, and prepare you to excel in the CMSA examination.

 

Let’s begin.

 

Last updated: May 2025 

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Course Content

Course Introduction
Course purpose This HIV Diploma Question Bank is designed to reinforce guideline-based management, sharpen diagnostic and clinical reasoning, and help candidates identify and address knowledge gaps before undertaking the CMSA HIV Diploma examination. Through active recall and immediate feedback, learners test their understanding of key concepts, track their performance and focus their efforts where needed. With no lectures or reading materials provided, this course is designed to complement existing study resources and uses the testing to boost retention and exam readiness. It is also a valuable learning tool for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of HIV. Instructors This course was developed by two South African medical graduates with complementary expertise in HIV care and medical education. One is a CMSA-certified Diplomate in HIV Management with over a year of hands-on experience in an ARV outpatient clinic, and additionally over a year of involvement in HIV/TB clinical research. The second contributor holds a Master’s degree in Medical Education from Harvard University and brings a deep commitment to guideline-based clinical practice and a passion for designing impactful, evidence-driven learning experiences. Course structure This course is organised into 19 major categories aligned with the CMSA HIV Diploma blueprint and key clinical priorities. Each category includes a target number of questions and a brief description to support your preparation. You can work through the categories in any order, at your own pace. The table below provides a breakdown of the sub-sections and how each relates to the CMSA blueprint. Should you have any questions or special requests related to the course content, email us at: accounts@fourminutemedicine.com.

  • Advanced HIV Disease 2
  • Advanced HIV Disease 2
  • Advanced HIV Disease 4
  • Advanced HIV Disease 5
  • Advanced HIV Disease 6
  • ART 1
  • ART 2
  • ART 3
  • ART 4
  • ART 5
  • ART 6
  • HIV & Co-morbidities 1
  • HIV & Co-morbidities 2
  • HIV & Co-morbidities 3
  • HIV & Co-morbidities 4
  • HIV & Co-morbidities 5
  • Treatment Failure 1
  • Treatment Failure 2
  • Treatment Failure 3
  • Treatment Failure 4
  • Treatment Failure 5

HIV Fundamentals (Final 50)

HIV Prevention in Adults and Children (final 50)

HIV in adults and Adolescents

HIV in Children

Prevention of Vertical Transmission

TB and HIV in Adults

TB and HIV in Children

HIV and sexual/reproductive health

HIV and nervous system

HIV and GIT

HIV and Resp System

Derm and Mucocutaneous Conditions in HIV

Mental Health and HIV

Malignancies and HIV

HIV and Haematology

HIV and Co-morbidities

Treatment Failure

Advanced HIV Disease

ART

Adherence

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