Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (Nursing) Course - Face to face

This course provides up-to-date, evidence-based information on a broad range of reproductive and sexual health topics. Registrations close 4 days before the start of the course.

Description

Course Overview

This course provides up-to-date, evidence-based information on a broad range of reproductive and sexual health topics. It explores the physiological, social and environmental aspects of reproductive and sexual health using current research findings, clinical guidelines, and the knowledge and experience of experts in the field.

Course Content

  • Reproductive anatomy and physiology
  • Sexual history taking
  • Discussions covering reproduction, sex and diversity
  • Vulval and vaginal health
  • Andrology
  • Menopause
  • Pregnancy choices
  • Contraception
  • Sexually transmissible infections
  • Young people, sex and the law


This 4-day course is offered through face-to-face delivery. The face-to-face course will be held on site at SHV. 

The course will also consist of online learning before and after the set course dates. The course pre-learning consists of approximately 9 hours of online modules, which are self-paced but should be completed before the course start date.

Eligibility

  • This course is open to nurse practitioners, registered nurses and midwives.
  • Training may be considered for other health care professionals, including enrolled nurses and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners.
  • Evidence of current national registration through Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency will be required as part of the registration process.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 

45 Hours 

Outcome

Sexual Health Victoria’s Certificate of Completion: Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (Nursing).

Cost

2025 Cost: $1849 (GST does not apply)

Participant Feedback 

"Truly wonderful course, fantastic nurse educators and doctors. The environment was inclusive and nurturing. I have come away not only feeling that I have learned quite a bit about sexual health but also more positive about nursing and how I can better support patients in future.” —  Course participant quote

Terms and Conditions 

See terms and conditions for individual registrations here