Safeguarding and Child Protection
MyHealthnet is a children and young people’s health and wellbeing charity. We want to ensure that service users and providers of youth services are aware of and access support timely. And for organisations working with children and young people to understand the safeguarding and child protection faced by children and young people and how to support them. These courses are flexible and accessible, and use interactive elements, and case studies, making them accessible for all health needs and abilities.
Courses:
- 1. Basic anatomy and physiology This course introduces the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems.
- 2. Consent and history-taking This course looks at medical history taking including sexual history taking and risk assessment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy.
- 3. Contraceptive choices This course describes, in detail, all the contraceptive methods currently available in the UK.
- 4. Emergency contraception This course details the different methods of emergency contraception (EC), including their indications and use. It explores the effectiveness of each method as well as how to advise women when to take a pregnancy test. It addresses the advantages and disadvantages of each method and guides conducting an effective consultation with a woman requiring emergency contraception.
- 5. Contraception: complications/side-effects This course addresses bleeding problems and other side effects attributable to the use of hormonal contraception. They provide step-by-step practical guidance on how to manage side effects and ensure continuance of the method by the user.
- 6. Planning pregnancy This course addresses how to conduct a pre-conception consultation, including lifestyle factors, risks, fertility implications and complications of existing medical conditions that could impact pregnancy.
- 7. Unintended pregnancy and abortion This course discusses unintended pregnancy, and how to conduct a consultation with women seeking abortions or those who are undecided. It also gives a synopsis of abortion procedures and referral pathways for obtaining termination of pregnancy. It gives a brief overview of the legislative framework for conducting abortions legally in the UK. This is governed by the Abortion Act 1967 (amended 1990) which does not apply equally to all countries in the UK. The position in Northern Ireland is mentioned briefly as abortion in NI is not covered by the 1967 act.
- 8. Early pregnancy This course details the symptoms of early pregnancy, including complications and how to read a pregnancy test appropriately. It also discusses when future pregnancy tests may be required.
- 9. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) This course details current tests used for STI screening including HIV and BBV. It discusses how to screen asymptomatic patients, as well as the management of abnormal vulvovaginal symptoms, pelvic pain, genital ulceration, warts, and herpes. It outlines the principles of partner notification when dealing with STIs.
- 10. Needs of specific groups This course addresses identified groups within society and some of their specific SRH needs. It discusses where these needs should be considered when taking a medical history and responding through treatment and management, accordingly. Read More
- 11. Adult and child/young person (CYP) safeguarding/child protection This course addresses procedures and referral pathways for both children and young people and adult safeguarding. More specifically it addresses key areas within these including domestic violence, female genital mutilation (FGM), sexual assault and the management of STIs, emergency contraception, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and child sexual exploitation.
- 12. Psychosexual medicine This course introduces the concept of sexual dysfunction and the impact of sexual dysfunction on patients. It discusses the causes, initial assessment, and referral pathways involved in the management of sexual dysfunction.
- 13. Cervical screening This course outlines the principles of cervical screening programmes, as well as the causes and prevalence of cervical abnormalities.
- 14. Additional Training in Subdermal Implants (SDIs) This will replace our current e-SRH session 17. The session enables you to understand the advantages and disadvantages of a subdermal implant, alongside possible side effects and the management of these.
- 15. Additional Training in Intrauterine Contraception (IUC) This will replace our current e-SRH session 18. It will cover evidence-based recommendations and good practice points on the insertion of intrauterine contraception (IUC) and techniques, used within the UK.
Here are some structured sexual health lessons and training modules organised by level and target audience, featuring interactive elements and case studies:
Introductory Modules
- 1. Basic Anatomy and Physiology: This course introduces the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems. Learning.
- 2. Consent and History Taking: This module covers medical history taking, including sexual history and risk assessment for STIs and pregnancy. It features video clips and real-life case studies.
Basic Training for High School-aged Adolescents and Young People
- 1. Contraceptive Choices: options.
- 2. Emergency Contraception: This module details different methods of emergency contraception, their effectiveness, and how to advise on their use. Learning.
Advanced Levels for Professionals, Parents, and Guardians
- 1. Sexual Health and HIV: This extensive program supports specialist training in sexual health and HIV. It includes around 140 sessions with video clips, case studies, and interactive exercises. Topics range from basic to advanced levels, covering STIs, HIV, and related conditions.
- 2. Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: Developed by the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), this program includes 32 sessions organized around 15 topics. It covers advanced topics such as psychosexual medicine and safeguarding, with interactive features like video clips and real-life case studies.
- 3. eIntegrity Sexual Health Courses: These courses cover key subjects in sexual and reproductive health, using interactive elements and case studies to develop practical skills. Topics include contraception choices, STIs, and safeguarding.
These modules should provide a comprehensive foundation for various audiences. If you need more specific details or additional resources, feel free to ask!
Yes, you can access these courses online! Here are some options:
- 1. Sexual Health and HIV – eLearning for Healthcare: This program offers around 140 sessions covering various topics such as STIs, HIV, and related conditions. It includes video clips, case studies, and interactive exercises. You can access it here..
- 2. Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare – eLearning for Healthcare: Developed by the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), this program includes 32 sessions organised around 15 topics. It features interactive elements like video clips, animations, and real-life case studies. You can access it here..
- 3. eIntegrity Sexual and Reproductive Health Courses: These courses cover key subjects in sexual and reproductive health, using interactive elements and case studies to develop practical skills. You can access them here.
These online programs should provide a comprehensive foundation for various audiences. If you need more specific recommendations or details, feel free to ask!
