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Family Planning NSW Certificate in Sexual & Reproductive Health (Nursing)

Course Dates

01 May 2012 -  (Distance Intake 2) Course full

• Compulsory Workshop & Examination: 17-19 September 2012,  ASHFIELD  

 

01 October 2012 - (Distance Intake 3)

• Compulsory Workshop & Examination: 18-20 February 2013,  ASHFIELD

 

Course Aim

This course is designed to prepare registered nurses/midwives to function in an extended clinical role as a practitioner in the specialty of sexual and reproductive health

Areas of practice for past participants include family planning, sexual health, HIV/AIDS, Women’s Health, Drug and Alcohol, Gynaecology, Midwifery, Youth, Corrective Services, Practice Nurses and more.

Subject	Professional development & training - Sexual health - Women's health
Audience	Nurses
Type	Training course
Venue	Family Planning NSW, 328-336 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131
Cost for 2011-2012	Module 1 & 2  -  $2300
	Module 1 only -  $1250
	Module 2 only -  $1050 (for those who have completed Module 1 interstate)

 

General Course Objectives

Module 1 - Theory

• Inform the participant of the current knowledge and issues, research and debate in the sphere of sexual and reproductive health
• Provide an environment where participants can critically discuss the issues of sexual and reproductive health in terms of client need, health outcomes, service provision, legal and ethical boundaries and professional nursing practice
• Provide opportunities for participation in exercises and activities that prepare participants for their clinical role
• Provide participants with the framework to assist with the integration of theory into clinical practice
• Create an environment where participants reflect on and are challenged in their personal belief system

Module 2 - Clinical  

• Provide the opportunity for the observation of the delivery of sexual and reproductive health services in Family Planning NSW and other health establishments
• Provide a supportive learning environment in which participants can under supervision implement the theory and skills acquired in Module 1 into clinical practice
• Enable participants to integrate theory into practice through simulations, observation, practice and modelling of experienced nursing and medical practitioners
• Enable the participant to work as a member of a team in collaboration with medical practitioners and other health professionals
• Promote reflective practice through the use of journals and self appraisal
• Act as an agent of change in the workplace and in the health system

Content Overview

• The nurse as the practitioner
• Ethical and legal issues
• Client perspective
• Men and sexual health
• Cervical screening
• Breast health
• Common gynaecological problems
• Sexually transmissible infections
• Sexual assault
• Subfertility
• Communication and taking a sexual history
• Contraceptive options
• Pregnancy issues
• HIV counselling
• Menopause

Course Format

Pre Course Worksheet
Revision of relevant anatomy and physiology for sexual and reproductive health

Module 1 - Theory
Distance Education

• Guided Learning Package - 4 months
• 3-day Interactive Workshop

Module 2 - Clinical

• 50 hrs supervised clinical experience in Family Planning NSW clinics
• 5 hour observational visit at a centre providing pregnancy counselling and termination
• 5 hour  Sexual Health Services Activity

Assessment

• Anatomy & Physiology review
• Written Examination
• Clinical competency standards
• Reflective journal
• Case studies
• Assessment of cervical sampling

If you are applying for the Certificate Course, you must include a covering letter with your application form.
Registration for all certificate courses close approx. 4 weeks prior to commencement. A minimum number of participants is required for courses to proceed. A maximum of 16 applications will be accepted per intake.

 This Family Planning NSW Certificate in Sexual & Reproductive Health (Nursing) Course has been accredited by Royal College of Nursing Australia, according to approved criteria.

 

Completion attracts 165 RCNA Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) points as part of RCNA's Life Long Learning Program (3LP).

To register

To register for a course, download the application form.  

Fax the application form to 02 9716 6536 or mail it, marked Attention Professional Education Unit, to 328-336 Liverpool Road, Ashfield NSW 2131 with your cheque or credit card details.

Fees and Cancellation policy

Please note that Family Planning NSW reserves the right to alter course fees without prior notice.

Cancellation up to two weeks prior to training date or from receiving course material will incur a cancellation fee of 10% of the training fee quoted.

Cancellation less than two weeks prior to the training date or from receiving course material will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the training fee quoted.

Cancellation on the day of training will incur a 100% payment of training fee quoted.

If it is necessary for Family Planning NSW to cancel a course, participants will be notified two weeks before the commencement of the course.

For Further Information 

Contact	Professional Education Unit - Course Coordinator
Phone	02 8752 4377
Address	Family Planning NSW, 328-336 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131
Fax	02 8752 4392
Email	education@fpnsw.org.au