Certificate in Sexual Health for Registered Nurses and Midwives

Course Outline

The Certificate in Sexual Health equips nurses and midwives with detailed knowledge and clinical skills in sexual and reproductive health. The Certificate in Sexual Health – Theory provides an intensive learning program with a broad range of sexual and reproductive health topics.

Participants have two options in completion:

• Certificate in Sexual Health – Theory
• Certificate in Sexual Health – Theory and Clinical Placement

Certificate in Sexual Health – Theory
The Certificate in Sexual Health – Theory includes online learning modules and a 5-day face-to-face course and a post course open book exam. The compulsory online learning modules need to be completed and assessed prior to attending the face-to-face course. These activities are provided one month prior to attendance. The post course open book exam must be completed within 4 weeks.

Topics covered include:

• Core Concepts in Sexual Health.
• Reproductive Health.
• Breast Health and Gynaecology.
• Andrology, Urology, and Related Conditions.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood-Borne Viruses.

The Certificate in Sexual Health is awarded on successful completion of both the theoretical and clinical aspects of the course.

A Certificate in Sexual Health (Theory Only) is awarded on completion of the theory course.

 

Links & further information

• Shine SA - Course Outline