This course introduces the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems.

This course looks at medical history taking including sexual history taking and risk assessment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy.

This course describes, in detail, all the contraceptive methods currently available in the UK.

This course details the different methods of emergency contraception (EC), including their indications and use. It explores the effectiveness of each method as well as how to advise women when to take a pregnancy test. It addresses the advantages and disadvantages of each method and provides guidance around conducting an effective consultation with a woman requiring emergency contraception.

This course addresses bleeding problems and other side effects attributable to the use of hormonal contraception. They provide step-by-step practical guidance on how to manage side effects and ensure continuance of the method by the user.

This course addresses how to conduct a pre-conception consultation, including lifestyle factors, risks, fertility implications and complications of existing medical conditions that could impact on pregnancy.

This course discusses unintended pregnancy, how to conduct a consultation with women seeking abortions or those who are undecided. It also gives a synopsis of abortion procedures and referral pathways for obtaining termination of pregnancy. It gives a brief overview of the legislative framework for conducting abortions legally in the UK. This is governed by the Abortion act 1967 (amended 1990) which does not apply equally to all countries in the UK. The position in Northern Ireland is mentioned briefly as abortion in NI is not covered by the 1967 act.

This course details the symptoms of early pregnancy, including complications and how to read a pregnancy test appropriately. It also discusses when future pregnancy tests may be required.

This course details current tests used for STI screening including HIV and BBV. It discusses how to screen asymptomatic patients, as well as the management of abnormal vulvo-vaginal symptoms, pelvic pain, genital ulceration, warts and herpes. It outlines the principles of partner notification when dealing with STIs.

This course addresses identified groups within society and some of their specific SRH needs. It discusses where these needs should be taken into account when taking a medical history and responding through treatment and management, accordingly.

This course addresses procedures and referral pathways in relation to both children and young people and adult safeguarding. More specifically it addresses key areas within these including domestic violence, female genital mutilation (FGM), sexual assault and the management of STI, emergency contraception, post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and child sexual exploitation.

This course provides an introduction to the concept of sexual dysfunction and the impact of sexual dysfunction on patients. It discusses the causes, initial assessment, and referral pathways involved in the management of sexual dysfunction.

This course outlines the principles of cervical screening programmes, as well as causes and prevalence of cervical abnormalities.

This course provides mandatory learning for the LoCs relating to SDIs. It outlines the fitting and removal of SDIs as well as local anaesthesia and its use and side-effects. Methods around counselling a patient for an SDI, managing the side effects, and the benefits and disadvantages of the device are also discussed.

This course provides mandatory learning for the LoCs relating to IUC. It outlines the insertion and removal techniques for IUC, as well as techniques for using local anaesthesia for the procedure. It discusses the types of devices available, how to manage side effects, complications from fitting, and the management of emergencies in IUC, including the use of emergency drugs.