Overview

Patient group directions and nurse prescribing Legal issues Anatomy and physiology Listening and questioning skills Appropriate behaviour towards clients Cultural and language sensitivity Child protection Confidentiality Male and female condoms Intra uterine devices Natural methods of contraception Emergency contraception Sexually transmitted disease Spermicides Combined oral contraception Progesterone only contraception Injectable contraceptives Contraceptive implants Diaphragms and caps Termination of pregnany History taking Record keeping Cervical smears Infertility Lesbian and gay issues Sexual dysfunction Psychosexual counselling Female genital mutilation Preconception care Early pregnancy advice Dealing appropriately with young people Dealing appropriately with people with a learning disability Rape Menopause Hormone replacement therapy Domestic abuse Breast screening Sexual health education and healh promotion Health promotion and health education associated with contraception

Learning Outcomes

• Critically evaluate the principles and techniques of contraception and demonstrate the clinical skills required to meet clients needs.

• Discuss the complex ethical and legal issues that may arise in the provision of contraception and sexual health services

• Evaluate the theory supporting the provision of contraception and associated health services.

• critically analyse the role and responsibilities of practitioners in a multi disciplinary team which provides contraceptives and sexual health services.