NSW Sexual Health: Management & Care for Nurses and Midwives

This four-part online training course helps nurses, midwives and sexual health workers understand the public health aspects and clinical management of common STIs, HIV and hepatitis B. The course helps participants develop confidence in a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence-based practice.

Date, Time & Venue:

• Part 1: Tuesday 11 June | 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEST)
• Part 2: Thursday 13 June | 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEST)
• Part 3: Tuesday 18 June | 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEST)
• Part 4: Thursday 20 June | 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEST)

Venue: Online – Microsoft Teams

Please note that attendance at all 4 live facilitated sessions is required for a statement of attendance to be issued.

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Target Audience:

Nurses, midwives, and sexual health workers.

Speakers/Facilitators:

• Cherie Bennett – Medical Educator, ASHM & Clinical Nurse Specialist, Sydney Sexual Health Centre
• Shannon Woodward – Nurse Practitioner, Canberra Sexual Health Centre

Course Components :

1. Pre course survey
2. Online Learning Module (2 h)
3. Four Interactive Sessions (2 – 2.5hours each)
4. Between workshops activity (1 case study)
5. Post course survey

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the clinical presentation and nurse’s role in managing STIs
2. Identify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening
3. Demonstrate confidence in discussing sexual health with patients
4. Describe contact tracing processes
5. Describe current HIV prevention methods

Endorsement & CPD

This activity has been endorsed by ACM. It has been allocated 8 CPD hours.  This activity is endorsed by ASHNNA.

Endorsement of this activity is pending the APN.  

Endorsement of this activity is pending with ACN.  

Funding:

This activity is funded by NSW Health.

For more information:

Please contact ASHM Education at education@ashm.org.au or call 0431 320 429.

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At ASHM, we are committed to developing a sustainable HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual health workforce. We pride ourselves on the ability to offer high quality educational opportunities, that are free to attend. If you are unable to attend one of our courses, please let us know as soon as possible, high rates of non-attendance impacts ASHMs ability to continue providing free education. You can cancel your attendance by calling 0431 320 429 or emailing education@ashm.org.au.