Sexual and Reproductive Health
A guidance document for Education, Training and Career Progression in Sexual and reproductive health for Nursing and Midwifery has been produced by the RCN:
Click here : Sexual and reproductive health | Publications | Royal College of Nursing (rcn.org.uk)
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Initially Training
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (CPSRH) provide a range of training, including IUD fitting. If you are starting on your training pathway it is suggested that you initially complete the FREE eLearning (self-directed) training developed jointly by the FSRH Home | CoSRH and e-Learning for Health. The programme supports healthcare professionals in acquiring the relevant knowledge needed to deliver sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Click here : Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)
You may also find this Free eLearning module helpful:
Click here : CoSRH Contraceptive Counselling | CoSRH
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Women's Health library
A joint project between RCGP, COSRH and RCOG contains useful resources to use in clinical practice.
Click here : RCGP Learning: All courses | RCGP Learning
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Sexual Reproductive Health Essentials in Primary Care
Is a one-day course taught virtually or face2face. This is available at various venues around the country, there is a cost for this training.
Click here : SRH Essentials for Primary Care | CoSRH
For upcoming courses you can browse here:
Click here : External Essentials Events | CoSRH
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Advanced Training
After completing your initial training, the next step could be to complete the FSRH Diploma or a University Course.
Click here : CoSRH Diploma (DCSRH) - Diploma Information | CoSRH
Example of University Courses:
Click here : Understanding Contraception and Sexual Health - ARU
The next step in your training could be:
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Subdermal Contraceptive Implants and IUD fitting
For information about training options see here:
Click here : CoSRH Qualifications | CoSRH
If you have any questions about the contents of this page, please email the Training Hub hwetraininghub@nhs.net
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Sexual Health Services
For information about Sexual health services in Hertfordshire:
Click here: Professionals :: Sexual Health Hertfordshire (clch.nhs.uk)
For information about Sexual health services in Essex:
Click here: Professionals - Essex Sexual Health Service
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Useful information
NHS Digital have created a new YouTube series on contraception, which has been designed to help answer common questions often found in search engines, as well as more detailed information on the range of contraceptive methods available. The following videos are available in the series:
The videos can be used as a tool for further information prior to any procedure e.g. sending patient a link via text/email.