Pharmacists, learn to navigate sensitive sexual and reproductive health concerns confidently, especially in less private settings.

These two 90-minute sessions will cover topics such as sexually transmissible infections, contraception and unintended pregnancy through various case scenarios and will explore some strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health care in various pharmacy settings.

Who Should Attend?

Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Managers. Please note, this is not limited to community pharmacy settings.

Key Topics Include:

• Sexually transmissible infections,
• Contraception and unintended pregnancy through various case scenarios
• Strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health care in various pharmacy settings.

Attendees will benefit from interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and access to resources and practical tools for implementation. Join us to collaborate on solutions that advance client outcomes and service accessibility.

Course Components:

• Pre-course survey

• Two 90-minute, live-facilitated online sessions

• Post-course survey

Part 1: Thursday, 29^th May 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Part 2: Tuesday, 3^rd June 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Speakers

• Cherie Bennett: Nursing Policy and Advocacy Lead and Medical Educator (ASHM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (Sexual Health)

• Sara Yeganeh: Advanced Sexual Health and HIV Pharmacist, Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service

• Dr Karen Freilich: GP at Arlie Women’s Clinic, Monash Sexual Medicine & Therapy Clinic Tutor in Sexual Health at University of Melbourne

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the importance of using effective, inclusive and non-judgmental language when discussing sexual and reproductive health

• Discuss considerations when counselling for contraception and unintended pregnancy

• Outline appropriate referral pathways to support patient’s sexual and reproductive health

• Propose strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in pharmacy

CPD

This activity is endorsed by APC for 3 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 3 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 3 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 6 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities. Please note that full attendance of both live sessions is mandatory for a statement of attendance to be issued.

Funding

This course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.
This course is free to attend for professions aligned with the target audience.

Questions?

ASHM Education
M: 0431 320 429
E: education@ashm.org.au