Well Women's Screening Course

Written by FOR NURSES on 27 September 2021. Posted in Training

Well Womens Screening Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT is the leader in integrated sexual and reproductive health workforce development, including post-graduate sexual and reproductive health education for nurses and doctors in the ACT region. High quality continuing professional development for the nursing and allied health workforce is central to SHFPACT’s strategic directions to ensure continuing access by the ACT community to high quality sexual and reproductive health services.

SHFPACT offers a Well Women's Screening Course specifically designed and developed to provide nurses working in primary health care, with the skills and knowledge required to undertake Cervical Screening Tests under the new National Cervical Screening Program Guidelines.

COURSE AIM

The aim of this course is to equip nurses working in primary care with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve competency in undertaking Cervical Screening Tests in the context of a well women's screening consultation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this course participants will be expected to:

Demonstrate confidence and competence in performing cervical screening in the context of well women’s screening.
Demonstrate accurate history taking skills and clear documentation for a well women’s screen.
Articulate the preventative health issues relevant to a well women’s screen, including contraceptive information, STI information, screening for chlamydia, breast health, continence information and education, and menopause information.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is structured as a mixed delivery program with a distance module, a face to face workshop, and a two day clinical placement.

Distance Module: Readings and Workbook

This comprises approximately 16 hours of course readings and workbook assessment activities undertaken over an 8 week period and covers:

The role and scope of the nurse in well women’s screening
Human sexuality and attitudes and values
Female sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology revision
A well woman’s screening consultation- history taking & documentation
Introduction to sexually transmissible infections and screening for chlamydia
Introduction to contraception
Breast health and teaching breast awareness
Continence advice and education
Menopause
Common vulvovaginal conditions and vulval skin care
Cervical cancer, HPV, and the National Cervical Screening Program
Taking a Cervical Screening Test, test results, and management of results

Face to face workshop

This is a one day interactive workshop conducted on SHFPACT's premises in Canberra, and covering the following topics:

A well woman’s screening consultation: history taking & documentation for a well woman’s screen
The National Cervical Screening Program
Cervical Screening Test results, abnormal results, management, follow–up & recall
Common vulvovaginal conditions
Taking a Cervical Screening Test: protocol, equipment, technique & procedure
Skills practice and tutor client session

NB: Some areas are covered in both readings/workbook and face-to-face training.

CLINICAL PLACEMENT

This is a supervised placement of approximately 15 hours undertaken over 2 days.

Participants work in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of experienced SHFPACT clinical nurse assessor/trainers in a model of guided clinical practice leading towards clinical competency as set down by the National Standards for Nurse Pap Smear Providers (1997).

The clinical placement is undertaken at SHFPACT's clinic in Canberrra and comprises the following:

Observation of experienced sexual and reproductive health nurses performing well women’s screening consultations and Cervical Screening Tests
Undertaking well women’s screening consultations
Performing a minimum of 10 Cervical Screening Tests to a competent standard
Completing the following clinical competency: Cervical Screening Test consultation and technique

It is anticipated participants will complete their clinical placements within six months of commencement of the theory component of the course.

ENDORSEMENT AND CPD HOURS

"This course is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Develpoment (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 38 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia-Continuing Professional Development Standard."

COURSE COST

$1,200 (This includes distance module, face to face workshop, clinical placement, and all course materials).

2022 COURSES:

First course-completed
Second course commencing in August 2022-FULL

2023 COURSES:

First course commencing in January 2023-FULL
Second course-to be advised

For further information or to be placed on a waiting list for future courses please contact Hilary Freeman RN/RM, Nurse Education Coordinator via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please note that changes may be made to course dates and mode of delivery at late notice if COVID-19 restrictions change. While SHFPACT will endeavour to avoid any unnecessary changes, this may be unavoidable. Every effort will be made to reschedule the course, and any affected placements or assessment, to ensure that course participants are able to complete the course in a reasonable timeframe.

PAGE UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 2022

Years 5 & 6 Puberty Workshops

Written by FOR EDUCATORS on 30 March 2021. Posted in Training

Teaching Relationships and Puberty

A series of workshops designed to educate students about the physical, social and emotional.

Puberty is a significant time of growth and change that all humans experience, and education on the topic has many positive impacts for young people. SHFPACT’s series of workshops use a variety of educational experiences to explore the Social, Emotional and Physical changes that occur during puberty and how to manage them. All workshops are mapped to the content descriptors of the Year 5 & 6 Health and Physical Education Australian Curriculum and contain content about consent. Each workshop is 90 minutes and schools can opt to book two physical or all four workshops.

WORKSHOP TOPICS

The Physical Changes of Puberty 1

Private body parts, physical changes of puberty and how reproductive systems work.

The Physical Changes of Puberty 2

The Social & Emotional Changes of Puberty 1

The Social & Emotional Changes of Puberty 2

Personal Identity, qualities of healthy relationships and boundaries, understanding emotions and managing strong emotions in puberty.

PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

To complement student workshops, SHFPACT offers a 90 minute Parent Information Evening. Parents will learn about sexuality and relationships education, its place in schools and how they can support their child through puberty and beyond. Common concerns and myths are addressed as well as tips for effective communication, responding to tricky questions and resources for further support. Information regarding student workshops is also provided.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Cost: 2 workshops - $20 per student; 4 workshops - $35 per student
Parent information evening $290

Registrations
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Please note that changes may be made to course dates and mode of delivery at late notice if COVID-19 restrictions escalate. While SHFPACT will endeavour to avoid any unnecessary changes, this may be unavoidable. Every effort will be made to reschedule the course, and any affected placements or assessment, to ensure that course participants are able to complete the course in a reasonable timeframe.

FPAA Certificate Course in Reproductive & Sexual Health

Written by FOR DOCTORS. Posted in Training

The Family Planning Alliance Of Australia Certificate Course For Doctors In Reproductive And Sexual Health is a nationally accredited course is designed for medical practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge and increase their skills in the delivery of sexual and reproductive health care.

FREE SAIS Core Training

Written by FOR EDUCATORS. Posted in Training

Do you want to learn about how you can contribute to building safer and more inclusive schools for all students?

Safe and Inclusive Schools Initiative are running a free 3 Hour * TQI-accredited training workshop to unpack and examine the experiences of Australian LGBTIQ+ students, and how to be more inclusive.

Teaching Relationships and Sexuality in Secondary Schools

Written by FOR EDUCATORS on 10 August 2020. Posted in Training

Teaching Relationships and Sexuality

The goal of Teaching Relationships and Sexuality in Secondary Schools is to increase teachers' skills and confidence in delivering sexuality and relationships education in schools. As ‘relationships and sexuality’ is a focus area in the Australia Health and Physical Education Curriculum (Australia Curriculum, 2018), teachers must deliver this content in schools.

Teaching Relationships and Sexuality in Secondary Schools is designed to support teachers in delivering relationships and sexuality education to a high standard, fulfilling curriculum requirements and contributing to educating a generation of sexually healthy adults.

The program focuses on:

Sexuality, Sexual Health and Relationships Education
Relationships and Sexuality in the Australian Curriculum
Overcoming barriers to effective Relationships and Sexuality Education
Skills of effective Relationships and Sexuality Educators
Creating a safe environment for Relationships and Sexuality Education
Diversity (LGBTIQ, people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) and Relationships and Sexuality Education
Practical Approaches to Relationships and Sexuality
Answering difficult questions
Responding to emerging trends in school communities

MULTIPLE REGISTRATION & COSTS

If you have multiple registrants please email us direct. If schools would like multiple staff trained, we are happy to provide the training ‘in house’ at schools. A discount is available if 5 or more staff members attend from one school. See Eventbrite registrations below for costs for single or smaller bookings.

2022 COURSE DATES

22 NOVEMBER | BOOK NOW

LOCATION

SHFAPCT Training Room
Sexual Health & Family Planning ACT
Level 1, 28 University Avenue, Canberra City, ACT

ENQUIRES & BOOKINGS

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This course is TQI Accredited
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