The Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Nursing) is for nurses and midwives wishing to develop detailed knowledge and specialist clinical skills in sexual and reproductive health.

Course overview

The course has a theory component and a supervised clinical attachment. The theory modules provide nurses with evidence based information on a broad range of sexual and reproductive health topics. Nurses will explore the physiological, psychosocial and environmental aspects of sexual and reproductive health using current research findings, clinical guidelines and the knowledge and experience of experts in the field.

Nurses who receive a Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health will have completed;

Seven theoretical modules ($1,732.50 inc GST if all modules purchased at the same time)
Supervised clinical attachment ($1,188 inc GST to be paid at the time of booking the clinical attachment)
Written assessments

Theory component modules

Module 1: The Bare Essentials (one day Zoom workshop plus online learning package)
Module 2: Cervical Screening (one day Zoom workshop, online learning package plus brief CST practice consultation, location to be negotiated with clinical education)
Module 3: STI Clinical Management (online only)
Module 4: People and Sex (online only)
Module 5: Andrology Matters (online only)
Module 6 & 7: Contraception and Communication (one day Zoom workshop)

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Nurses can complete the theoretical modules in any order or as separate modules. Nurses must complete all theory and supervised clinical attachment within a two-year period.

Entry Requirements/Eligibility

At least one-year post-registration experience is necessary for all nurses and midwives enrolling in the course. Evidence of current registration is required as part of the enrolment process. Previous experience in the area of women’s health, sexual and reproductive health or community health is an advantage but not a requirement. Evidence of current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Recognition of prior learning is available to nurses who seek credits for previous study and/or existing skills (fees apply). Some of the modules have pre course readings and/or activities. These are compulsory and make up the assessment for each module. When you have registered and paid for your modules you will receive information on how to access the online modules.

For more information about individual modules and additional course dates visit the course page on the SHQ website.

Please note: Organisations requiring invoices for payment please contact clinic.ed@shq.org.au