This course is 1.5 days: Monday 9 September, 8.30 – 4.00pm and Tuesday 10 September, 8.30 – 1.00pm. Participants must attend both days.

SHQ offers high quality, evidence based clinical training for doctors and medical students wanting to build skill and confidence in providing sexual health care and contraception.

This 1.5-day course is recommended for:

Prospective GP Registrars
GP Registrars
Doctors whose basic medical training did not include skill development in sexual health
Medical students in the final two years of their course

Course participants will have the opportunity to develop skills in providing respectful and non-judgemental sexual and reproductive healthcare through a combination of scenario-based learning, presentations, group discussion and skills practice.

Topics covered include:

Taking sexual histories
STIs – including managing a positive result
LGBTIQA+ sexual health – including PrEP discussion and gender diversity
Syphilis diagnosis and treatment
Genital examination
Contraception discussion and provision

Please note: The course does not include:

Cervical Screening
Managing gynaecological issues
Breast problems
IUD skills
Managing menopause
Unintended pregnancy care

For additional information, please visit the course page on the SHQ website.