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Theory Course Programme

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Standard programme for 3-part 'Foundation'

Timings are indicative and can be altered if local priorities deem this necessary.  The programme can be tailored to suit Online delivery, but the sessions have to remain within the three levels as below unless you know that all delegates are attending all sessions

PART ONE: Introduction to Sexual Health (3.5 hours)
Introduction to the course 5 minutes
1.1 Basics of sexual health: Why are we here? 20 minutes
1.2 Partner Notification Small group workshop 45 minutes
1.3 Asymptomatic Screening and Assessment Small group workshop 45 minutes
1.4 Groups who may require targeted interventions Small group workshop 45 minutes
Summary 10 minutes

 

PART TWO: Delivering Sexual Health (3.5 hours)
2.1 Delivering Targeted Interventions 60 minutes
2.2 Working with Young People Small group workshop 45 minutes
2.3 Genital Discharge Small group workshop 45 minutes
2.4 Genital Sores Small group workshop 45 minutes
Summary 10 minutes

 

PART THREE: Complex Sexual Health (6 – 7 hours)  
3.1 Clinical HIV   60 minutes
3.2 Viral Hepatitis – an overview   40 minutes
3.3 Genital Infections in Pregnancy   40 minutes
3.4 Syphilis   40 minutes
3.5 Conditions affecting the Genital Skin   45 minutes
3.6 Female Genital Mutilation (optional)   45 minutes
3.7 Testicular Pain and Testicular Lumps Small group workshop 45 minutes
3.8 Pelvic Pain Small group workshop 45 minutes
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