Certificate in sexual and reproductive health
Doctors preferably with at least one year's experience in general practice or O&G registrars can register for this five-day nationally accredited theory course, which is followed by six to eight clinical training sessions.
The full national SH & FPA certificate is awarded on completion of both the clinical and theoretical aspects of the course. For more information or to discuss entry to the course contact Dr Katrina Allen at katrina.allen@health.sa.gov.au
Course details
Next course: 7-11 May 2012 (Course code: SHN 9010068)
Clinical sessions: to be organised with Course Coordinator on completion of theory course
Cost: $600 for the theory course. Cost for 6 to 8 clinical sessions is $500.
Course registration
If you are interested in this course please download the Course registration form and forward the completed form with your payment to:
Course Administrator
SHine SA
PO Box 76
Woodville SA 5011
For more information email SHineSACourses@health.sa.gov.au or phone (08) 8300 5317.
Theory course outline
The five-day theory course is nationally accredited and has a standardised assessment included in the course. 40 RACGP QA&CPD points (category 1) are applied for on completion of this course.
Below is an example of the course outline. Each year's course may vary slightly.
Monday
Introduction
Implantable contraception
IUD theory training
Everything but the Pill
Sexual health difficulties
Tuesday
The Pill extended
Prudent practice in women's health
Sexually transmitted infections
Women's health/common gynaecology
Wednesday
Vulvovaginitis in practice
Pregnancy options
Older women's health
Sterilisation options
Thursday
Young men's sexual health
Infertility in general practice
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Heavy vaginal bleeding
Friday
Men and sexual health difficulties
Sexual violence and sexual health
Assessment
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Clinical training sessions
Clinical training is done after the five-day theory course. The sessions are direct hands-on training at SHine SA clinics, with support from senior SHine SA clinicians. We are a secondary referral centre for sexual, reproductive and women's health, and the clinics will extend your practical skills and knowledge. 40 QA&CPD points (category 1) are applicable on completion of the clinical sessions. If requested, IUD insertion clinical training can be part of these sessions.