Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme (IDPS)
Build confidence in delivering antenatal screening for HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis. This interactive resource provides information about the diseases, the actions required to reduce vertical transmission, and the key steps and decision points across the screening pathway.
Organised to match the way screening is delivered in practice
Who is this IDPS course for?
- Screening midwives
- Antenatal midwives
- Community midwives
- Maternity support workers
- Obstetric clinicians
- Screening coordinators
- Laboratory staff
- Maternity administrators
- Governance leads
- New screening staff
What’s on this page?
Introduction to Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme (IDPS)
Carrying out infectious diseases in pregnancy screening is recommended for every pregnancy. With blood testing ideally offered as early as possible to enable timely referral and care.
This online learning resource supports healthcare professionals involved in that pathway, with focused units on HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis and the practical measures used to reduce the risk of vertical transmission.
It also walks through the end-to-end screening pathway, highlighting key points of care and how to manage common screening scenarios.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Explain the purpose of screening for infectious diseases in pregnancy and support informed choice conversations.
- Recognise which infectious diseases the programme screens for and why early testing matters in pregnancy.
- Identify practical actions that reduce the risk of vertical transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis.
- Follow the screening pathway and spot key points of care where delays or errors commonly occur.
You can also:
- Select appropriate next steps for different screening scenarios using pathway guidance.
- Apply programme pathways and timeframes to refer or escalate appropriately.
Course features
- Interactive online learning for health & care professionals involved in screening.
- Structured into four units: three infection-focused units plus a screening pathway unit.
- Practical guidance on key points of care and managing different screening scenarios.
- Recommended to complete annually as part of professional development; supports induction for new screening midwives.
Why choose eIntegrity?
Built to support health & care staff, around the world, delivering screening programmes, with learning that maps to real pathway steps.
Keeps focus on “what to do next” across the pathway – useful for refreshers and new starters.
Easy to revisit annually for professional development, and to use as part of screening midwife induction.
Evidence completion through assessment and certificate printing for records.
Combine learning with the official programme handbook and pathway specifications for day-to-day reference.
Course content overview
This resource is organised to match the way screening is delivered in practice: infection-specific learning first, followed by a pathway view that brings it together. You’ll cover what matters at each step, the decisions that shape safe follow-up, and how to handle common variations in the screening journey.
- Subject areas covered: The course covers HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis, with a focus on reducing vertical transmission. It also explains the screening pathway process, highlights key points of care, and provides guidance for managing different screening scenarios.
- What’s included: You’ll work through interactive elearning units with supporting pathway guidance, complete an assessment, and be able to print a completion certificate for your records.
Who developed this course?
The Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme (IDPS) plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of mothers passing HIV, hepatitis B or syphilis to their babies through a high‑quality, population‑based screening approach. Building on the established foundations of the NHS antenatal screening system, the IDPS ensures that all pregnant women are offered timely screening early in pregnancy, with clear pathways and nationally consistent processes to support early detection and rapid referral. Overseen by Public Health England (PHE) Screening and NHS England, and guided by recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee, the programme promotes safe, evidence‑based practice across every stage of the screening journey.
Our online IDPS modules
- HIV – screening in pregnancy, the actions that reduce vertical transmission, and the key care steps required for timely referral.
- Hepatitis B – highlighting critical timeframes and the practical measures needed to protect both parent and baby.
- Syphilis – its risks in pregnancy, and the interventions used to prevent transmission and ensure appropriate follow‑up.
- Screening Pathway – overview of the entire IDPS pathway, showing key points of care and common screening scenarios,
Access 24/7
The Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme (IDPS) course is delivered entirely online, giving you the flexibility to learn at home, in the workplace or on the move. Each session is short and practical, allowing you to build knowledge around a busy clinical schedule without losing momentum.
With units focused on HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis and the full screening pathway, you can dip in and out whenever you need a refresher or want clear guidance on managing common scenarios. This makes the programme ideal for developing confidence in reducing vertical transmission and supporting safe, timely decision‑making, even when time is limited.
Once you’ve completed the course or individual units, you can download a completion certificate from the eIntegrity Hub as a record of learning. Although the programme does not offer CPD accreditation, the certificate can still be used as evidence of professional development for your portfolio or to meet local training requirements.
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Comparing the cost of IDPS training
Traditional face‑to‑face training for antenatal infectious‑disease screening can be costly, especially when delivered through classroom sessions, travel commitments or repeated updates for different staff groups. With the Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme (IDPS) course, you gain online access to a complete set of focused, practical modules for one clear subscription fee. This makes developing your knowledge of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis in pregnancy far more predictable and cost‑effective than arranging multiple in‑person training days.
How to get started
Simply enrol through the eIntegrity platform to begin working through the IDPS units at your own pace. Each session is short and structured, making it easy to fit learning around clinical duties and offering clear guidance on the screening pathway, reducing vertical transmission and managing common screening scenarios.
Who is this programme suitable for?
This course is designed for all health and care professionals who need to This course is designed for a wide range of professionals involved in infectious‑disease screening during pregnancy, including:
- Screening midwives
- Antenatal and community midwives
- Maternity support workers
- Obstetric clinicians
- Screening coordinators
- Laboratory staff
- Maternity administrators
- Governance leads
- New screening staff
The programme supports anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of the infections screened for, the steps that reduce vertical transmission, and the key decision points across the screening pathway. Whether you are new to screening or refreshing your knowledge, the IDPS course offers practical, evidence‑aligned learning that supports safe and timely maternity care.
