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About the course
The Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health builds core knowledge in sexual and reproductive health, with coverage of epidemiology, social determinants, and approaches to health promotion and prevention. It addresses contemporary national and international developments, including prevention, management and public health control of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and HIV. The course also explores key reproductive health issues such as fertility, abortion, gender and maternal health, with attention to disparities in sexual health outcomes.
What you might learn
Students develop the ability to understand and apply epidemiological and social-determinants perspectives to sexual and reproductive health issues in professional practice. The course aims to strengthen skills in prevention, diagnosis-related understanding, and management approaches for STIs/HIV and other sexual health concerns relevant to Australia. It also develops critical reflection on evolving clinical practice and public-health strategies in sexual health.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue or strengthen careers in sexual health across clinical services, public health organisations, education settings and community health programs. The qualification supports work focused on sexual and reproductive health promotion, STI/HIV prevention and control, and program delivery for priority populations. It can also complement existing health roles by adding specialist capability in sexual health policy, prevention initiatives and service improvement.
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