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Clinical Sexual & Reproductive Health (POPH90070)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
May
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Overview
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This is a public health and clinical subject for health professionals working or hoping to work in the area of sexual and reproductive health. It covers the following topics :sexually transmissible infections (prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment), contraceptive choices for women during their reproductive life and the theory and rationale behind the provision and performance of Pap smears. Nurses who complete this subject will gain the theoretical knowledge necessary to undertake the clinical component for Pap smear provider accreditation. This subject is focussed on the clinical and practical aspects of sexual and reproductive health.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main clinical issues relevant to health professionals in providing sexual and reproductive health services.
Generic skills
At the end of this subject students are expected to have developed critical thinking and analytical skills, an ability to find, evaluate and use relevant information, written communication skills and problem solving skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have a clinical background to do this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One-page written policy document due 1 weeks after theoretical classroom teaching (10%)
- Four short answer questions: 2000 words total ie 500 words each due 2 weeks after theoretical classroom teaching (20%)
- 1 essay of 1500 words due one week after the end of semester (35%)
- Written reflective piece on public health approaches to clinical service development (after visit and tour of MSHC, clinical STI service) due one week after the end of semester (35%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- May
Principal coordinator Henrietta Williams Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact time is 36 hours over 6 days (6 hours per day) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 May 2017 to 12 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 5 May 2017 Census date 12 May 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 May 2017 Assessment period ends 5 June 2017 May contact information
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Russell, D., Bradford, D. and Fairley, C., (Eds.) Sexual Health Medicine: A Clinical Approach, IP Communications, 2005.
- Subject notes
Special Computer Requirements: Students are required to have access to a computer with e-mail application, Web browser and CD ROM facility. Technical support is not available from the University of Melbourne in setting up such a system.
Special Computer Skills: Students will be expected to be proficient with a Web browser, e-mail application and word processing application prior to enrolment in this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health Course Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing Course Graduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing Course Master of Public Health Informal specialisation Sexual Health - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022