The Impact of Infections on Reproductive Health - SWCH9012
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
School: School of Women's and Children's Health
Course Outline: http://wch.med.unsw.edu.au/postgraduate-obstetrics-gynaecology
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
This course aims to examine the epidemiology, symptoms and management of a variety of infectious diseases from the perspective of their potential impact on reproductive health outcomes for both males and females.It is likely to be most relevant to those working primarily in a reproductive health setting-in particular gynaecologists, sexual health physicians, primary care physicians and family planning practitioners as well as nurses, counselors and scientists with a special interest in this field.
This Course is delivered entirely online. An online assessment (by Multiple Choice Questionnaire) completed at the end of each module contributes to the overall assessment. The remainder of the assessment will be determined by essay/s related to the topics covered during the Course.
This Course is delivered entirely online. An online assessment (by Multiple Choice Questionnaire) completed at the end of each module contributes to the overall assessment. The remainder of the assessment will be determined by essay/s related to the topics covered during the Course.
Course Aims
This course aims to examine infections, including sexually transmitted infections, from the perspective of their impact on reproductive health.
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to describe the potential impact of various infections, sexually transmitted and other, on reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes and apply this knowledge to situations likely to be encountered in clinical practice.
- Be able to confidently discuss the investigation and management of various infections, sexually transmitted and other, on reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes.
- Be able to provide competent, evidence-based and balanced advice to patients/clients requesting advice as to reducing the risk of sexual and reproductive tract infections.
- Have a greater understanding of the implications of public health strategies designed to minimise the impact of infections on reproductive health outcomes- including screening, immunisation and partner notification.
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