This course provides medical practitioners with an introduction to Women’s Reproductive and Sexual Health with an aim to provide foundation skills using practical, relevant, hands-on learning. It has a strong focus on physical examination techniques and communication skills.
Course Overview
The course comprises:
Two hours of online pre-learning (accessible two weeks prior to course commencement)
One day face-to-face workshop
Three hours of online post-learning, followed by optional 1 hour zoom Q&A session
Course content
Taking a sexual health history
Cervical screening
Breast examination
Speculum and pelvic examination
Consent to medical treatment and mandatory reporting
Violence against women
Unintended pregnancy options
Sexually transmitted infections
Menopause
Contraception
Who should attend
Medical practitioners looking to build foundation skills in women’s reproductive and sexual health, including international medical graduates, GPs wishing to update in women’s health, and GPs training towards Fellowship.
Entry requirements / Eligibility
This course is open to doctors.
Training may be considered for nurse practitioners.