Clinical Forum for GPs, Nurses and Midwives
Course description
This update session is designed for clinicians who wish to refresh and enhance their knowledge in reproductive and sexual health.
Day one features Family Planning Australia clinicians leading engaging presentations on each topic, with a focus on practical applications. Key topics covered include contraception updates, STIs, reproductive coercion, unintended pregnancy options and pelvic pain.
Optional workshops will be run concurrently on day two.
Contraception - Online Course
Course description
This course equips health professionals with the knowledge to provide evidence-based contraceptive care in primary healthcare. It covers all contraception methods, contraindications, initiation, side effects, and management. Topics include consultation frameworks, options for specific populations, addressing barriers, and referral pathways. Note: Implant and IUD insertion training is not included.
Unintended Pregnancy and Medical Abortion in Primary Care - Online Course
Course description
This course aims to support clinicians to manage unintended pregnancy and medical abortion in primary care, enhancing their ability to provide high quality care.
This course covers principles of non-directive counselling, unintended pregnancy options, legal frameworks for abortion and the role of practitioners in information provision, assessment, follow up and referral as required.
Pregnancy Choices
Course description
This short self-paced online course is designed for clinical support staff including medical receptionists, social workers, Aboriginal health workers, health promotion officers, and practice support staff. It covers pregnancy choices in Australia, focusing on NSW, and explores barriers to access and supporting informed decision-making, with case studies illustrating complex pregnancy decisions.
FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health for Doctors - Face to Face Intensive
Course description
If you are a doctor (including GPs and GP registrars) who wishes to upskill in reproductive and sexual health using the latest clinical research and an interactive learning method, this course is for you. This nationally recognised intensive blended learning course comprises pre-workshop online learning as well as a two-day face-to-face workshop, assessment and clinical placements.
Clinical Update for Nurses and Midwives
Course description
This update session is designed for those who wish to refresh and enhance their knowledge in
reproductive and sexual health.
Family Planning Australia nurses and subject matter experts will lead engaging presentations on each
topic, with a focus on practical applications. Key topics covered include reproductive coercion,
menopause, contraception updates and STI updates.
An optional Cervical Screening Comprehensive Skills Training Workshop will be held immediately
after the update session
Sexually Transmitted Infections & Blood Borne Viruses - Online Course
Course description
Online course for clinicians wanting to update their knowledge about sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses.
IUD Refresher Training
Course description
This course is designed for clinicians who are already trained IUD inserters and wish to refresh and enhance their knowledge, skills and confidence in IUD insertion.
Menopause - Online Course
Course description
This course provides professional development for clinicians who want to update their knowledge about menopause management. Delivered online, clinicians can complete the course in a flexible way to suit their learning needs.
This course covers a comprehensive range of menopause topics, including the physiology of menopause, common symptoms, and both hormonal and non-hormonal management strategies. Clinicians will learn to identify and manage menopause effectively, enhancing their ability to provide high quality care and improve patient outcomes.
