Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia National Certificate for Doctors 

The Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia (SRHA) National Certificate is a comprehensive professional development program designed for doctors, nurse practitioners and endorsed midwives seeking to develop their knowledge and clinical practice in sexual and reproductive health. 

Delivered by SHINE SA, this nationally recognised training program combines five days of interactive, face-to-face theoretical learning with supervised clinical experience at SHINE SA clinics. 

Learn from experienced clinicians and specialists across a broad range of sexual and reproductive health topics, participate in interactive case discussions and develop practical skills that can be applied in your clinical practice. 

Part one: Theory 

• Develop comprehensive knowledge across sexual and reproductive health through specialist presentations, interactive discussions, clinical case studies and reflective learning. 
• Delivered over 5-days, face-to-face at SHINE SA Woodville.

Part two: Assessment 

Demonstrate your learning through: 

• Role-play exam: Role-play case exam comprising a doctor/patient scenario.   

• Written exam: Open-book format (short answer and multiple-choice questions).  

Part three: Clinical placement 

• Consolidate your knowledge and develop practical clinical skills through supervised placement at SHINE SA’s Woodville and Hyde Street clinics.

• Minimum of 6 practical sessions.

National Certificate:  

Successful completion of both the theoretical and clinical components leads to the award of the SRHA Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia National Certificate.

The five-day face-to-face theory module provides an in-depth introduction to a broad range of sexual and reproductive health topics.

The theory module provides the foundation for developing your knowledge and applying it to clinical practice. 

Learn from experienced clinicians and specialist guest presenters through: 

• Expert presentations from specialists in their field. 

• Interactive clinical case discussions. 

• Evidence-based learning informed by current research and guidelines. 

• Reflective learning and opportunities to share clinical experiences. 

• Practical discussions relevant to everyday clinical practice. 

Topics covered in the theory module include: 

• Contraception (including LARCs)*
• Breast health
• Common gynaecological problems
• Menopause
• Sexually transmitted infections including HIV PEP/PrEP
• Cervical screening guidelines
• Fertility and subfertility
• Sexual violence
• Andrology and urology
• Pregnancy options and abortion services
• Pelvic pain
• Vulval dermatology
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexual and reproductive health within Aboriginal communities
• Prolapse and incontinence.

*Please note: This certificate does not include certification in IUD or contraceptive implant insertion training. SHINE SA offers the following: IUD Insertion Training and Contraceptive Implant (Implanon NXT) Insertion Training.

To be eligible for the theoretical module of this course you must have:

• a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience in community based general practice or obstetrics & gynaecology 

• current registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, or endorsed midwife 

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements but feel you have previous experience that is relevant to the course, you can apply for recognition of prior learning. Please submit a summary of this experience (no more than a single page) to courses@shinesa.org.au with a covering email. 

To be eligible for the clinical training sessions you must:

• have an interest in reproductive and sexual health and have basic experience in gynaecological examination. 

• be currently working in a field that will allow you to reinforce clinical training, such as community based general practice or O&G. 

• have current registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner or endorsed midwife, contraceptive implant certification and current DCSI child related screening. 

The Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia National Certificate is awarded on successful completion of both the theoretical and clinical modules.

A SHINE SA Statement of Attendance is awarded to participants who choose to only complete the theoretical module:

• This education is a CPD Accredited Activity under the RACGP CPD Program.
• This activity is accredited with ACRRM.