Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive health in Pharmacy Practice

This interactive online course is designed to help pharmacy staff confidently navigate sensitive sexual and reproductive health concerns, especially in less private settings.

3 CPD hours

Upcoming sessions

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Course description

Delivered over two 90-minute sessions by experienced pharmacists and sexual and reproductive health professionals, the program covers topics such as sexually transmissible infections, contraception and unintended pregnancy. Knowledge will be translated into practice through various case scenarios and by exploring strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health care across various pharmacy settings.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the importance of using effective, inclusive and non-judgmental language when discussing sexual and reproductive health 
  2. Discuss considerations when counselling for contraception and unintended pregnancy   
  3. Outline appropriate referral pathways to support patient’s sexual and reproductive health 
  4. Propose strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in pharmacy.

Course components

  • Pre-course survey   
  • Two 90-minute live online workshops 
  • Post-course survey

CPD & endorsement

This activity will be resubmitted to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia for 2026.

Funding

This course receives funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

Recommended for

Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Managers. Please note, this is not limited to community pharmacy settings.

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Upcoming conferences & events

2026 Youth Health Conference

22 - 24 Apr 2026
Novotel Sydney Parramatta, Dharug Country (NSW, Australia)

16th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference

12 - 14 Aug 2026
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, Walyalup (WA, Australia)

Australasian HIV&AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health Conferences

14 - 17 Sep 2026
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, Naarm (Melbourne) (VIC, Australia)