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Viewing course details for 2024 year of entry

Code
NSA 3638 (Level 6) - NSA 4638 (Level 7)
Start
TBC
Fees
£65 per credit
Course Leader
Alison Harris
Location
Hendon campus
Course overview

Course Overview

This module has been designed for registered nurses wanting to further develop their clinical and theoretical skills and effectively contribute to the sexual health services. You will learn to evaluate the impact of sexual health policy and sexual health promotion strategies on service provision. You will develop your skills in working sensitively with clients and understanding the issues and management of contraception and sexually transmitted infections.

Upon completion, you will be deemed competent to advise on sexual health and contraception but will not have the competence to work clinically in contraception and sexual health services. 

About your course

About your course

Teaching Dates

TBC

Course content

This module will cover the following topics:

  • Anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive system
  • Assessment of men and women accessing contraceptive and sexual health services
  • Contraceptive methods, their counselling and management
  • Testing, diagnosis, treatment and management of sexually transmitted infections
  • Current clinical and evidence based guidelines and the cultural and psychological effect of sexual health
  • Diverse client groups, their needs and care
  • Legal, ethical, professional dilemmas in contraceptive care.

Students are required to secure their own placement prior to being accepted on to the course. Along with your application a clinical placement agreement should be submitted.

Teaching

A range of strategies will be used to encourage personal development and reflection and discussion through seminars, and small groups.  Teaching will be through blended learning which will entail online resources and online lectures, and face to face lectures and discussion groups involving critical incident analysis.

Assessment

  • Level 7 module: Assignment on a complex scenario word count 3000 words
  • Level 6 module: Assignment on a case scenario of 2500 words

Fees and funding

The fees* below refer to the 2024/25 academic year unless otherwise stated.

  • £65 per credit.

*Course fees are subject to annual inflation.

There are several funding options available:

  • receiving course fees via CPPD contracts between NHS trusts and 澳彩开奖记录
  • paying your own fees
  • sponsorship by your employer (but not under a CPPD contract).

For more information for any of these options, including fee rates for self-funding/employer-sponsored students, please visit our dedicated funding page.

How to apply

For application information, please see our Information for Practitioners page.

Download an enquiry form and for more information on the application process. Applications to this module should be made directly to the university, apply for a CPD module or programme.