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Doctors and Nurse Practitioners

Contraception

This 9.5 hour course is designed to develop or refresh understanding of today’s contraception options. A 5-hour mini-audit activity is also available.

Contraceptive Implant (Implanon NXT) Clinical Placements

Clinical Placements Only (multiple dates available)

1 half-day clinical placement

Contraceptive Implant (Implanon NXT) Education and Simulation Course - Online modules and live virtual simulation

Implanon NXT education and simulation practice at SHV consists of one hour and 30 minutes of online modules followed by 20 minutes of Implanon NXT insertion and removal simulation practice on model arms under supervision (via Zoom). Clinicians working in regional and rural Victoria are invited to apply for a scholarship to do Contraceptive Theory and Implant training, at no cost to you. Please see below

Virtual class + online learning

Contraceptive Implant (Implanon NXT) Education and Simulation- Online modules and onsite simulation

Implanon NXT education and simulation practice at SHV consists of one hour and 30 minutes of online modules followed by 30 minutes of Implanon NXT insertion and removal simulation practice on model arms under supervision onsite. It is run by experienced Implanon NXT clinical educators.

Onsite + online learning

Contraceptive Implant (Implanon NXT) Theory Online Modules

Implanon NXT theory at SHV consists of one hour and 30 minutes of online modules. This course has the theoretical component only for Implanon NXT Training. Simulation training is required in addition to this theoretical component.

Contraceptive Implant (Implanon NXT) Train the Trainer Course

Implanon NXT Train the Trainer course at SHV consists of 2 hours of online modules and 1.5 hours of live virtual classroom which includes Implanon NXT insertion and removal simulation practice on model arms under supervision (via Zoom).

Copper IUD Insertion

This short online course is designed to focus on copper IUD insertion for practitioners who are already inserting hormonal intrauterine devices.

Early Medical Abortion Care (Unplanned Pregnancy)

This 6 hour course is designed to develop or update knowledge of unplanned pregnancy.

Intrauterine (IUD) Insertion and Removal Theory

This course is for health professionals who would like to complete theory education prior to organising their own clinical training in IUD insertion and removal.

Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion - Online modules and clinical placements

SHV's IUD insertion course is suited for experienced GPs, NPs and EMs who are wanting to provide IUD insertion to their patients, and who will have at least 10 IUD insertion patients per year. Online learning can be started at any time of the year with placements available once online modules are complete.

Intrauterine Device Insertion Train the Trainer Course

Intrauterine Device Insertion Train the Trainer course is a mixed methods course with a 6-hour self-paced online eLearning module followed by a 1-hour virtual workshop as well as a review and feedback on your first training session.

Menopause Management and Mini Audit

This 7.5 hour RACGP accredited course is designed to develop or refresh understanding of menopause management in primary care.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia National Certificate for Doctors Course - Face to face

This intensive and comprehensive course for doctors provides training for excellence in the delivery of sexual and reproductive health in primary care. Registrations close 4 days before the start of the course. A 5-hour mini-audit activity is also available.

4 Days

Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia National Certificate for Doctors Course – Evening Virtual Workshop Series

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.

6 evenings + online learning

Vulvovaginal Health

This 6 hour fully online learning course provides education and interactive case-based learning in vulval anatomy, and common and important vulvovaginal health conditions.

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