Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Nursing)

Before you start

Some of the modules have online work that must be completed before attending the face to face 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 online modules from the SHQ website. Readings and pre course activities for face to face modules will be emailed to you approximately 4 weeks prior to date of attendance.

Theory component modules

Please download the registration form to view costs.

Nurses can complete the theoretical modules in any order as a block over two weeks or as separate modules. Nurses must complete all modules 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

Join us at SHQ, 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.

Date: 10 May 2021, 23 August 2021

Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm

Module 2. Cervical Screening

This module meets the National Standards for Cervical Screening Providers.

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:  11 -12 May 2021,  24 -25 August 2021

Time: Day one 8.30am – 5.00pm and Day two 9.00am – 1.00pm

During the Module 2 theory you will be supervised by an SHQ clinical instructor to perform a consultation. This includes taking a cervical screen. If you so choose you may opt to perform a cervical screening on a fellow course participant and vice versa. If not, external teaching associates will be utilised and receive an honorarium included in the fees.

Module 3. STIs in WA Primary Care

A comprehensive online module which includes:

• Information about common STI’s and BBV’s
• Taking a comprehensive sexual history
• Ordering the correct tests
• Treatment protocols
• Managing results and follow up
• Contact tracing and partner notification

Please register using the registration form at the top of the page.

Module 4. People and Sex

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

Please register using the registration form at the top of the page.

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”

Please register using the registration form at the top of the page.

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: 13 May 2021,  26 August 2021

Time: 8.30am – 3.30pm

Assessment

All of the theoretical modules are assessable. Nurses are not eligible to complete the clinical practicum 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:

Option 1: 12 x 3.5 hour clinics at SHQ either in one block or over time,

Option 2: Experience in participants own work place and then final assessment in the SHQ clinic (number of sessions required to complete assessment is on a case by case basis)

• 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. Discuss your clinical supervision requirements with Nurse Educator [email protected]

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.