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Australia's premier Sexual & Reproductive Health Training for Doctors
The Sexual Health & Family Planning Australia Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health for General Practitioners is a course for doctors wishing to develop their knowledge, skills and awareness in the area of sexual health. The course consists of six modules and provides the opportunity to explore sexual and reproductive health care issues and to enhance professional practice.
>>> Click here to download Enrolment Form for Sexual & Reproductive Health Certificate for GPs Course <<<< To undertake the Certificate, participants must be a qualified medical practitioner registered to practice within the relevant State and a current member of a recognised medical defence organisation.
This course is recognised by the RACGP, the RACOG and Monash University. 40 Group 1 (Active Learning Module) Points have been allocated to the theory component + OSCE Exam, with a further 40 Group 1 Points for the clinical attachment. The Family Planning Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health (or equivalent) is one of the requirements for eligibility to work in family planning clinics around Australia.
The next course commences in June 2010, with dates being: - June 15 & 16 from 9am to 5pm (Units 1 & 2)
- July 24 & 25 from 9am to 5pm (Units 3 & 4)
- August 28 & 29 from 9am to 5pm Clinical Attachment dates and times are by negotiation with each trainee. COURSE COST FOR 2010 Cost per Theory Module: $195 (GST-Free) Cost for OSCE & Certification: $130 (GST-Free) Cost for Clinical Attachment: $595 (GST-Free) Total Cost for Course: $1,895 Curriculum Details THEORY 1: CONTRACEPTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Overview of contraceptive methods, including hormonal contraception, IUDs, periodic abstinence and barrier methods, counselling regarding choice; Which pill to choose; Sterilisation.
THEORY 2: WOMEN’S HEALTH & STIs
Sexually transmitted infections; Breast Screening and Pap Smears; menopause. THEORY 3: MEN’S SEXUAL HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
Male Sexuality – An Overview; Physiology of Male Genitourinary System & Scrotal Pathology; Male Sexual Problems; Prostate Cancer – Screening, Investigation and Treatment; Male Infertility; IMPLANON INSERTION WORKSHOP. THEORY 4: GYNAECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
Vulval Disorders & Common Menstrual Disorders; Management of Early Pregnancy; Female Infertility; Surgical Management of Female Urinary Incontinence; Overview of Gynaecological Surgery.
THEORY 5: SEXUAL HEALTH COUNSELLING
Principles of Counselling & Taking a Sexual History; Sexuality – Attitudes and Values; Survivors of Sexual Assault; Management of Specific Sexual Problems; Issues of Disability; Pregnancy Choices.
THEORY 6: LEGAL ISSUES IN SEXUAL HEALTH & OSCE EXAMINATION
Case Studies & Scenarios on legal and ethical issues; Written & Role Play Exam on all topics covered in course. CLINICAL ATTACHMENT
Clinical placements are arranged following completion of Modules 1 & 2, in the participant’s own time. Attendance at a minimum of 8 clinical sessions is required, including at least 7 participatory sessions at the SHFPACT Clinic and training partners >>> Click here to download Enrolment Form for Sexual & Reproductive Health Certificate for GPs Course <<<< For more information please contact Matt Schmidt on 02 6247 3077 or email
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