SHV Box Hill Clinic
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
901 Whitehorse Road Box Hill VIC 3128
SHV Melbourne Clinic
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Level 1, 94 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC 3000
shvic.org.au
1800 013 952
This intensive and comprehensive course for doctors provides training for excellence in the delivery of sexual and reproductive health in primary care. A 5-hour mini-audit activity is also available. Registrations close on Friday 22 May 2026.
20 weeks, 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Online
This intensive and comprehensive course for doctors and nurse practitioners provides training for excellence in delivering sexual and reproductive health in primary care. The evening virtual workshop series course is equivalent to the 4-day online and face-to-face versions of the course run by SHV.
This course may be attended as theory only (accredited for 38 CPD hours). For those wishing to complete the full SRHA National Certificate please also register for the exam and clinical placement options (accredited for an additional 25 CPD hours).
Participants will be required to attend at least 5 of the 6 interactive evening virtual workshop sessions at the designated times. Due to course requirements, these sessions must be attended at the scheduled times and cannot be watched later.
In addition, participants will be required to complete 27 hours of self-paced online modules, to be completed between April and December 2026. The online learning modules can be accessed up to 4 weeks before the first live virtual workshop date.
The evening virtual workshop series is scheduled over five months (May to September 2025). At least 5 of the 6 workshops must be attended, with the final two role play sessions particularly recommended to be attended live.
1. 7-9pm AEST Wednesday 13 May 2026 Welcome and Andrology
2. 7-9pm AEST Wednesday 27 May 2026 Diversity LGBT sexual health and Adolescent sexual health cases
3. 7-9pm AEST Wednesday 10 June 2026 HIV and PrEP and Exam and clinical placement information
4. 7-9pm AEST Wednesday 24 June 2026 STI cases and Q&A
5. 7-9pm AEST Wednesday 26 August 2026 Menopause cases and contraception role plays
6. 7-9pm AEST Wednesday 16 September 2026 Sexual health role plays, Q&A and wrap up
7. 7-9pm AEDT Wednesday 21 October 2026 Role play exam for those enrolled for this option *Vic daylight savings time applies
This course may be attended as theory only (accredited for 38 CPD hours), or for those wishing to complete the full SRHA National Certificate please also register for the exam and clinical placement options.
Written exam: Open-book format (short answer and multiple-choice questions). Role-play exam: Role-play case exam comprising a doctor/patient scenario on video link on Wednesday 21 October 7-9pm AEDT. It is only necessary to register for the exam if you are intending to do the clinical placement component either at SHV or at another family planning organisation. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions prior to registering.
Clinical placements: Minimum of 6 practical sessions at our Box Hill or city clinic (3.5 hours each).
It is possible to undertake clinical placements in another state. In this case, please pay the theory and exam fee to SHV, and contact the family planning organisation in your selected state to arrange your clinical placements.
Please note: fees and arrangements of other family planning organisations may vary from those of SHV and the availability of clinical placements may vary.
If you would like further information before registering for exams or clinical placements, please contact our friendly course administrators at [email protected] or phone 03 9257 0129.
The theory component of this course is offered in multiple formats with a 4-day format available. If a different format suits you please see here or contact [email protected] or phone 03 9257 019.
This course is open to doctors with a current AHPRA registration. Doctors without AHPRA registration may be eligible for the theory component.
Nurse Practitioners are eligible to apply to complete this course. We understand Nurse Practitioners have a unique Scope of Practice, if you are unsure which course is best suited to meet your learning needs, please contact us. Use the Enquire Here button at the bottom of the page and one of our clinical administration team will be in touch soon.
To attend clinical placements doctors must be registered without any limitation, restriction or conditions that restrict practice at SHV clinical sites. Doctors with limited registration (for example limited to a specific clinic and/or supervisor) will need to apply to AHPRA Medical Board to request a change in circumstances for upskilling and CPD to practice at SHV clinical sites. Evidence of approval to practice at SHV clinical sites will need to be provided before placements can start. Please contact [email protected] before registering for the course to receive further information.
The FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health for Doctors is awarded to participants who successfully complete the theory, exam and clinical placements. To be awarded the FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health, the participant must pass all course requirements, including examinations and clinical competencies.
Participants who choose to only complete the theory course receive an SHV Statement of Attendance and are eligible for 38 hours RACGP CPD hours.
Theory: 38 hours
Clinical: 25 hours
Optional mini-audit 5 Measuring Outcomes hours
This activity has been approved for Women’s Health Specific Interest requirement.
Theory: RACGP CPD Accredited Activity 38 hours
Clinical: RACGP CPD Accredited Activity 25 hours
Optional mini-audit RACGP CPD Accredited Activity 5 hours
Theory course RACGP Rural Procedural Grant 4-day Obstetrics grant.
Clinical course RACGP Rural Procedural Grant 3 day Obstetrics grant.
Theory course only - $1980 (GST does not apply)
Theory and exam course - $2318 (GST does not apply)
Theory, exam and clinical placements - $3266 (GST does not apply)
Mini-audit is included in the course cost.
“This is an excellent course with high-quality presenters and online learning.” - course participant
“Accessibility of the course was highly beneficial. Attending the course while living regionally was very much appreciated.” – course participant
“I’ve really enjoyed the entire course. I will be recommending it to my colleagues.” – course participant
"I find myself applying knowledge or skills learnt in the course in consultations daily. I believe that all GP registrars should undertake this course as a compulsory component of their training." - course participant
See terms and conditions for individual registrations here.
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