Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Nursing) via Zoom

Before you start

Some of the modules have online work that must be completed before attending the Zoom workshops. These are compulsory and make up the assessment for each module.

When you have registered and paid for your modules you will receive information on how to access your readings and pre course activities for the relevant modules.

Please click on the registration link to view costs.

Nurses can complete the theoretical modules in any order or as separate modules. Nurses must complete all theory and supervised clinical attachment within a two-year period.

Module 1. The Bare Essentials

Nurses will explore and develop their personal knowledge on a range of fundamental and “of the moment” sexual and reproductive health topics. For example,

• Concepts of sexuality and sexual health
• Values attitudes and beliefs
• Language of sex
• Sex and diversity
• Sex and gender
• Sex and the law
• Common STIs
• Contraceptive overview
• Sexual violence
• Unintended pregnancy

Expand your mind, be challenged and leave with a desire to learn more. The perfect launch pad for those nurses wishing to build further skills in sexual and reproductive health education and or clinical practice. Module requires online work plus face to face attendance.

Date:  20 February 2024 via Zoom

Time: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Module 2. Cervical Screening

This module meets the National Standards for Cervical Screening Providers. Also available as a standalone module.

Nurses will become competent to provide cervical screening and preventative health checks to eligible women on behalf of a supporting doctor.

Topics include:

• Cervical screening
• Breast health
• Pelvic floor and continence
• Common gynaecological issues
• Taking a well women’s sexual health history
• Menopause

Date:  22 February 2024 via Zoom

Time:  8.30am – 5.00pm

If this module is attended as part of the Certificate and not as a standalone module, you are not required to complete 15 supervised cervical screens in your workplace prior to attending the supervised clinical attachment.

Module 3. STI Clinical Management

This is a three-part introduction to STIs comprising of an eLearning package provided by Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine followed by an open book assignment. Consolidation of knowledge and skill development is achieved by attending clinical placement at the SHQ clinic.

Self-paced, please register using the registration form 

Module 4. People and Sex

Are women really from Mars and men from Venus? An online module exploring sexual function and dysfunction.

Self-paced, please register using the registration form 

Module 5. Andrology Matters

A short and sweet online module which includes:

• How to engage and work with men in sexual health
• Male Anatomy & Physiology
• Common male sexual and reproductive health issues
• PSA screening, “the bottom line”

Self-paced, please register using the registration form 

Modules 6 & 7. Contraception & Communication Skills

A must have for nurses and midwives if you wish to progress to insertion of IUD’s or Contraceptive Implants and working in primary care.

Motivational interviewing is a technique that can be learned by anyone. It is a method that works on facilitating and engaging intrinsic motivation within the client in order to change behaviour. Learn how to apply this to the sensitive area of sexual and reproductive health.

Date: 21 February 2024 via Zoom 

Time: 8.30am – 3.30pm

Assessment

All of the theoretical modules are assessable. Nurses are not eligible to attend the supervised clinical attachment until all relevant assessments have been received by the Nurse Educator.

Note:  Theory course requirements must be completed prior to attending supervised clinical attachment. Supervised clinical attachment must be completed within two years of starting the theory. 

Supervised Clinical Attachment:

Twelve x 3.5 hour clinics at SHQ either in one block (usually takes Monday to Tuesday the following week to complete in a block) or can be spread out eg. 2 sessions or more per week until completed.

• Plus optional visits to two external clinics

Participants are supervised at all times by experienced SHQ Registered Nurses who have been trained in clinical instruction. For further information regarding clinical supervision contact Nurse Educator Karen Bonte

Please note: Additional payment is required to attend the clinical attachment. Payment is required upon booking the supervised clinical attachment. Sessions are $99 inc GST each.

Participants develop specialist clinical skills in sexual and reproductive health nursing practice, including cervical screening. The program can be negotiated to take into account the existing skills of the participant. Details on booking the supervised clinical attachment will be discussed during the theory component of the course.

Supervised clinical attachment places are limited to 1-2 nurses per day. To discuss booking contact the Clinical Education Coordinator [email protected]

Cervical Screening Supervision by an SHQ Nurse in Trainee’s Own Workplace

SHQ instructing nurses may also be available to supervise nurses in their own workplace. The trainee’s workplace is responsible for organizing specific cervical screening clinics and booking all clients. Clinical services are conducted on behalf of a supervising doctor whose Provider Number is used for pathology purposes. This doctor is responsible for the overall care and follow-up of the clients.

Nurses wishing to choose this option must contact the Nurse Educator (email as above) to negotiate the number of hours. A minimum of five unassisted cervical screenings are required to meet competency.

Costs by negotiation.