Program Overview

Contraception and Associated Health (NHS-4384) Short Course

Course Overview

This part-time, level 7 short course is designed to provide learners with the theory and practice to provide effective contraceptive and sexual health services to patients. The course is delivered on the Bangor and Wrexham campuses, with some content accessed online (blended learning method).

Course Details

• Credits: 20
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Study Mode: Part Time
• Location: Bangor, Wrexham, Online

About This Course

This short course will prepare students to respond to the individual needs of patients in relation to reproductive health and/or sexual/emotional health in a non-judgmental, non-sexist, non-racist, and non-homophobic way.

Course Aims

The aims of this level 7 short course are to:

• Increase knowledge and understanding of different methods of contraception and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• Provide learners with the theory and practice to prepare them to provide contraceptive and sexual health services to clients.
• Take a wider view of the health of this population by including some aspects of health promotion, which are integral to an integrated contraceptive and sexual health service.

Course Content

Module content will include but is not limited to:

• Professionalism, communication & confidentiality, informed choice
• Anatomy & Physiology (Male & Female reproductive systems, physiology of menstrual cycle)
• Methods of contraception (Hormonal & Non-Hormonal, natural)
• Sexual Health education & health promotion
• Psychosexual counselling
• History taking & risk assessment (pregnancy & sexually transmitted diseases)
• Legal & Ethical implications
• Screening & vaccination programmes in SRH
• Trauma-informed care
• Multidisciplinary team working and referral
• Working with young people and vulnerable groups
• Equality and diversity in relation to sexual health consultations

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this short course, learners will be able to:

• Critically analyse the roles and responsibilities of practitioners in a multidisciplinary team that provides contraceptive and sexual health services.
• Critically evaluate the principles and techniques of contraception and demonstrate the clinical skills required to meet client's needs.
• Critically evaluate the theory supporting the provision of contraception and associated health services.
• Critically evaluate the complex ethical and legal issues that may arise in the provision of contraceptive and sexual health services.

Course Structure

The course runs over 26 weeks, usually during semester 2 of the academic year, and will consist of:

• 5 consecutive days of face-to-face interactive lectures, in the classroom or online.
• 1 day of self-directed study.
• 7 hours of flexible but compulsory engagement in an online discussion board throughout the module.
• Attendance at 12 x 3 hour clinics (close to geographical area of normal practice).
• Learners will be required to undertake further reading and assignment preparation.

Assessments

Assessments on this short course will include:

• Case study (4,000 words).
• Completing a clinical competency workbook.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will require an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or higher and must fulfill the following criteria to be considered eligible for this course:

• NMC registered nurse, midwife, or Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPH).

Course Cost

Enquiries regarding Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) funding should be directed to the relevant department. Funding opportunities may be available for those working locally (i.e., in the north Wales and Powys areas); please contact the module coordinator for details. All other application and funding-related enquiries should be directed to the module coordinator.

Application Process

To apply for this course, create an account in the applicant portal and follow the step-by-step application guide. Prepare a Word document with current employment details, years of experience, and employment history (where relevant), as well as the name of the staff member and organization that have approved funding for this module. This information will be required during the application process.

Tutor Information

The course lead is Julie Roberts, a midwife with extensive experience in clinical practice and education. Julie has worked closely with the midwifery education department and has interests in narrative pedagogy and concept-based learning in midwifery education.