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Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (Nursing) Course

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Organisation
Sexual Health Victoria (formally Family Planning Victoria)
Event Contact
Clinical Education Unit
Email: clinicaleducation@shvic.org.au
Date
From: 20/06/2022 - 4:00 pm
To: 20/06/2022 - 5:00 pm
Cost
$1700 (GST does not apply)
Event Type
Face-to-face
Webinar
Event Topic
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
STI
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This course provides up-to-date, evidence-based information on a broad range of reproductive and sexual health topics.

All course participants who visit our offices are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Course overview
This course provides up-to-date, evidence-based information on a broad range of reproductive and sexual health topics. It explores the physiological, social and environmental aspects of reproductive and sexual health using current research findings, clinical guidelines, and the knowledge and experience of experts in the field.

Course content

  • Reproductive anatomy and physiology
  • Sexual history taking
  • Discussions covering reproduction, sex and diversity
  • Vulval and vaginal health
  • Penis, prostate and testicular health
  • Menopause
  • Pregnancy choices
  • Contraception
  • Sexually transmissible infections
  • Young people, sex and the law
This 4 day course is offered through either eLearning or face to face delivery. The face to face course will be held on site at SHV. For the eLearning delivery you will join us, using your own device, for a mixture of online modules and interactive classroom sessions. The course will also consist of online learning before and after the set course dates.

To choose which format you would prefer, see course dates as listed above. Please note that the availability of clinical placements will be reliant on COVID-safe planning.

Entry requirements / Eligibility
  • For the eLearning course, access to an electronic device such as a computer or tablet and access to the internet.
  • Registered nurses (Division 1) registered midwives (Division 1) enrolled nurses (Division 2) and registered aboriginal health practitioners are eligible to complete the course.
  • Evidence of current national registration through Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will be required as part of registration.
  • Previous experience in reproductive and sexual health is an advantage but not a requirement.
"Truly wonderful course, fantastic nurse educators and doctors. The environment was inclusive and nurturing. I have come away not only feeling that I have learned quite a bit about sexual health but also more positive about nursing and how I can better support patients in future.”



Who would benefit from this course?
Registered nurses (division 1) and registered midwives (division 1) wanting to gain a broad overview of reproductive and sexual health.

Outcome
Sexual Health Victoria’s Certificate of Completion: Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (Nursing).

Total Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours: 45

Cost
$1700 (GST does not apply)

Terms and Conditions
See terms and conditions for individual registrations here.

Location

Online or SHV Box Hill, Victoria