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.

3.5 CPD hours

Upcoming sessions

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Course description

Delivered over two live online 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. Discuss effective, inclusive, and non-judgemental communication in sexual and reproductive health care.
  2. Identify common sexual and reproductive health presentations, including contraception needs and symptoms of STIs/RTIs.
  3. Examine counselling principles to support patients with sexual and reproductive health needs.
  4. Apply legal, ethical, and cultural considerations relevant to sexual and reproductive health practice.
  5. Discuss referral pathways and pharmacy-based strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services.

Course components

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

CPD & endorsement

This activity has been accredited by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia for CPD.

Accreditation code: PSAX26012 

CPD credits: Up to 7 Group 2 credits  

Expiry date: 29/04/2028 

Funding

This course receives funding from the Australian Centre for Disease Control.

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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