Sexual Health Nursing: Working with Young People – Expression of Interest

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This course will focus on educating nurses to support young people to make healthy choices regarding their sexual health. It will provide an overview of STIs and BBVs and their mode of transmission, as well as pathways available for young people to access services for their sexual healthcare needs. 

Target Audience

This course is for nurses and midwives and other health professionals working with young people.

Course Components:

Part 1: Pre-course survey

Part 2: Attendance at four 2-hour live facilitated online training sessions

Part 3: Post-course survey

Learning Outcomes 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the range of normal development for young people and the social determinants of health
• Describe common STIs and BBVs and their mode of transmission for all young people in Australia
• Apply resources and strategies to enhance communication with young people to improve their sexual health and well-being
• Analyse and consider innovative pathways for young people to access services for their sexual healthcare needs

Endorsement:

This activity has been endorsed by ACN. It has been allocated 7.5 CPD hours.

For more information:

Please contact ASHM Education at [email protected] or call 0431 320 429