Nurses

Welcome to FPQ’s health professional education and training.

FPQ is a leading provider of specialist education and training in the area of sexual and reproductive health for doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

FPQ is a Registered Training Organisation and is an accredited provider with Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; Royal College of Nursing, Australia; and the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine.

FPQ offers the following courses to registered nurses:

• Introduction to Sexual & Reproductive Health Theory
• Pap Smear Provider Module
• Clinical Aspects of Sexual & Reproductive Health Course
• Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinical Attachment Module.

These courses can be taken as stand alone components as required to meet your professional and workplace needs. Please note that Registered nurses completing all four components meet the requirements to be awarded the FPQ Registered Nurse Certificate in Sexual & Reproductive Health.

Click on the 'course information' hyperlink at the end of the ‘course details’ section for more detailed course information. Registration forms and a calendar of events can be accessed from the navigation menu at the top right-hand corner of this page.

Each of the below courses may attract credit points towards university courses. Participants are required to make their own enquiries with their course coordinators regarding options for credit.

 

Introduction to Sexual & Reproductive Health Theory

This course has been endorsed by APEC number 060210224as authorised by Royal College of Nursing, Australia according to approved criteria. Completion attracts 25 RCNA CNE points.

Course details

The Introduction to Sexual and Reproductive Health Theory is recommended for health professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of sexual and reproductive health issues in a variety of contexts. Course information.

Dates

• Self directed learning package
• Flexible commencement dates
• The course must be completed within seventeen weeks

Cost $585

 

Pap Smear Provider Module

This course has been accredited by RCNA according to approved criteria. Completion attracts 25 RCNA CNE points.

Course details

This course provides registered nurses with specialist knowledge and skills to practice as a pap smear provider and to be eligible for authorisation as a Registered Nurse Pap Smear Provider in Queensland to access data on the Queensland Health Pap Smear Registry and to provide cervical screening services. This course is also open to enrolled nurses and health workers. Course information.

Dates

Theory component

• 14, 15, 16 July 2010 - Brisbane - FULL
• 18, 19, 20 August - Bundaberg (Please note: GPLinks Wide Bay is holding this course and handling all registrations. For more information or to register please visit the GPLinks Website)
• 6, 7, 8 October 2010 - Brisbane - FULL
• 6, 7, 8 December - Brisbane

Clinical attachment dates will be individually negotiated and scheduled within six months of the theory course.

Cost $1010

Please note: Participants who register for the Clinical Aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health Theory course at the same time as the Pap Smear Provider Module will receive a discount of $100 off the cost of the Clinical Aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health Theory course.

 

Clinical Aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health Course

This course has been endorsed by APEC number 060210224as authorised by Royal College of Nursing, Australia according to approved criteria. Completion attracts 25 RCNA CNE points.

Course details

The Clinical Aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health course provides an opportunity for registered nurses to consolidate sexual and reproductive health theory and to prepare for clinical practice. This course is also open to enrolled nurses and health workers. Course information.

• 21, 22, 23 July 2010 - Brisbane - 1 space left

Cost $480

Please note: Participants who register for the Clinical Aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health Theory course at the same time as the Pap Smear Provider Module will receive a discount of $100 off the cost of the Clinical Aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health Theory course.

 

Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Attachment Module

Course details

The Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Attachment Module is a program of clinical supervision that is designed to assist registered nurses to translate theoretical knowledge in sexual and reproductive health, into competent clinical practice. Course information.

Dates

• Individually arranged between FPQ and registered nurse.

Cost $550

For further information please contact the Training Programs Administration Officer on (07) 3250 0242 or akramer@fpq.com.au.