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Clinical Sexual & Reproductive Health (POPH90070)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
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 (SRH). The subject is focused on the clinical and practical aspects of providing sexual and reproductive health clinical services within the Australian health care setting. It introduces clinicians to the concept that the design and management of these clinical services is crucial in maximising the public health of their community and explores this theme through case examples of those most at risk of poor SRH. This includes CALD communities, young people, LGBTQI, Indigenous Australians and those affected by sexual violence amongst others. It specifically explores how to set up cervical cancer screening, STI screening and HIV screening and equips practitioners with requisite knowledge and skills in sensitive communication in order to provide accessible services. In addition, it invites critique on policies that support such practices and highlights the importance of establishing such policies in one’s own workplace. The subject is divided into 5 themes:
- Clinical SRH services and their impact on public health of communities
- At risk groups and priorities in clinical SRH services
- Screening: cervical cancer, STIs and BBVs
- Fertility control: contraceptive choices and services, unplanned pregnancies and access to services
- SRH Policies in the clinical workplace
Students who are Division 1 nurses and have current registration in Australia and who complete this subject successfully are able to undertake additional training to become accredited as nurse cervical screening providers and accredited HIV and Hep C test advisors.
This clinical accreditation is not part of the subject but can only be undertaken when this subject has been completed. This additional training is run by Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Alfred Health, not the University of Melbourne.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of how a clinical service for SRH can maximise health outcomes and also design such a service.
- Evaluate the needs of varying communities in sexual and reproductive health care.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of screening and apply Australian Cervical Cancer screening guidelines in different clinical scenarios
- Evaluate the use of policies in the workplace and design a policy for a sexual and reproductive health service
- Describe the choices Australian women have for fertility control and demonstrate an understanding of unmet need and its impact in Australia and also globally.
Generic skills
- At the end of this subject, students are expected to have developed or further honed skills related to the following: • sourcing, evaluating, synthesising and applying relevant information • academic inquiry, critical thinking and analysis • problem solving • written communication • working with others • feedback provision
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Design in pairs a clinical SRH service for an identified marginalised group (1 piece of work, 2 students, 1 mark, 500 words each)
| Week 4 | 10% |
Three short answer take home questions (500 words each)
| Due in Week 6,8 and 10 respectively. | 30% |
Critical reflection of a policy document plus a written policy document Policy document
| Week 11 | 20% |
1 hour MCQ
| Week 12 | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Henrietta Williams Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 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
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Primary Care Nursing Course Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health Course Master of Public Health Course Graduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024