Training & Events

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.

Course Outline
The Contraceptive Implant (Implanon NXT) Training for Registered Nurses and Midwives is an interactive session, incorporating theoretical instruction and simulated practical application.

Participants will:

• Engage with theory training regarding counselling and assessment prior to inserting the contraceptive implant.
• Develop an understanding of administration of local anaesthetic, insertion and removal procedure, and management of complications.
• Demonstrate practical learning with simulated training on model arms.
• Learn about the management of complications and bleeding changes with Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives.

Enrolment Options

The Contraceptive Implant (Implanon NXT) Training has two options for enrolment: Face-to-Face and Hybrid.

Face-to-Face Course – Onsite 2-hour theory workshop and simulation training.

Hybrid Course – Online theory module and 1-hour onsite simulation training.

If you are enrolling in the Hybrid course please select the appropriate date for the face-to-face simulation workshop, information on your online theory modules will be sent post-enrolment.

Accreditation/Recognition
Certificate of Attendance (2 hours of active learning (CPD) apply for this session)

Course Outline
This interactive workshop will provide a broad overview of choices in contraception, clinical consultation and the safe application of this knowledge in a clinical setting. 

Participants will cover:

• Clinical consultation and counselling.
• Choices in contraception.
• Emergency contraception options.
• In-depth review of long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs).
• Contraception initiation including quick start.
• Management of contraindications and side effects.

Course Outline
The Contraceptive Implant (Implanon NXT) Training for Registered Nurses and Midwives is an interactive session, incorporating theoretical instruction and simulated practical application.

Participants will:

• Engage with theory training regarding counselling and assessment prior to inserting the contraceptive implant.
• Develop an understanding of administration of local anaesthetic, insertion and removal procedure, and management of complications.
• Demonstrate practical learning with simulated training on model arms.
• Learn about the management of complications and bleeding changes with Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives.

Enrolment Options

The Contraceptive Implant (Implanon NXT) Training has two options for enrolment: Face-to-Face and Hybrid.

Face-to-Face Course – Onsite 2-hour theory workshop and simulation training.

Hybrid Course – Online theory module and 1-hour onsite simulation training.

If you are enrolling in the Hybrid course please select the appropriate date for the face-to-face simulation workshop, information on your online theory modules will be sent post-enrolment.

Accreditation/Recognition
Certificate of Attendance (2 hours of active learning (CPD) apply for this session)