Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health for Pharmacists

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

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 put 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 train co-workers on antenatal syphilis testing, and 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 and Events

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37th Annual Conference of the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS2025)

23 - 26 Oct 2025
Bangkok, Thailand
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APSAD 2025

9 - 12 Nov 2025
International Convention Centre, Gadigal (Sydney), Australia (NSW, Australia)
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Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH) Conference

27 - 29 Nov 2025
The Hotel Grand Chancellor, Nipaluna (Hobart) (TAS, Australia)