Sexual and Reproductive Health Fundamentals for Pharmacists

Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Pharmacy Practice has been designed to help pharmacists and pharmacy staff navigate sensitive conversations about sexual and reproductive health, especially in less private settings. This webinar is interactive and delivered by experienced pharmacists and sexual and reproductive health professionals who know what it takes to navigate these situations confidently and sensitively.  

Date, Time & Venue: 

Part 1: Wednesday, 5th June 2024

• AEST: 7:00pm – 8:30pm  
• ACST: 6:30pm – 8:00pm 
• AWST: 5:00pm – 6:30pm 

Part 2: Wednesday, 12th June 2024

• AEST: 7:00pm – 8:30pm  
• ACST: 6:30pm – 8:00pm 
• AWST: 5:00pm – 6:30pm 

Venue: Online – Microsoft Teams 

Please note that full attendance of both live sessions is mandatory for a statement of attendance to be issued. 

CLICK HERE to download the flyer for this event.

Target Audience: 

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

Speakers/Facilitators: 

• Cherie Bennett, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Medical Educator, Sydney Sexual Health Centre and ASHM 
• Sara Yeganeh, Advanced Sexual Health and HIV Pharmacist Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service 
• Dr Karen Freilich, General Practitioner at Arlie Women’s Clinic, Monash Sexual Medicine & Therapy Clinic, Tutor in Sexual Health at University of Melbourne 

Course Components: 

This course will consist of:

• Pre-course Survey 
• Two 90-minute, live facilitated sessions 
• Post-course survey 

Learning Outcomes: 

This interactive webinar covers topics such as sexually transmissible infections, contraception and unintended pregnancy. This session will put knowledge into practice through various case scenarios and will explore some strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health care in various pharmacy settings.   The learning outcomes for the combined course components are:

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

Accreditation:

This activity has been accredited for 3 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 3 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 3 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 6 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.  

Funding:

This course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

For more information: 

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

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