Program Overview
This Women's Health course empowers nurses with the knowledge and skills to provide holistic care to women in primary settings, addressing the specific concerns of older women. Through presentations, scenarios, and group work, nurses gain expertise in topics such as menopause, HPV, female genital mutilation, contraception, and common sexually transmitted infections. The course enhances nurses' ability to provide comprehensive care to women throughout their lives.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Women’s Health course
This course provides nurses with the knowledge and skills to provide holistic care to women in a primary setting, including the major concerns older women have with their health.
Objectives:
- To provide nurses with the knowledge and skills to provide holistic care to women in a primary setting.
- To enable nurses to be able to give care to older women.
- To address the major concerns older women have with their health.
Program Description:
The Women's Health course covers topical issues related to women's health, including the menopause, contraception and the older woman, Human papilloma virus (HPV), female genital mutilation, common sexually transmitted infections, and the health concerns of older women.
Outline:
Topics covered:
- The menopause: Treatment and diagnosis.
- HPV: Relation to cervical cancer.
- Female genital mutilation: Diagnosis and action.
- Contraception: Safe for older women and its benefits.
- Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in women: Signs, symptoms, and treatment options.
Course duration:
1 day (unconfirmed)
Assessment:
- The course is delivered through presentations, scenarios, group work, and open discussion.
- There is no formal assessment.
- Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
- This course is worth 7 hours of CPD.
Teaching:
- The course is delivered by experts in the field of women's health.
- The teaching methods include presentations, scenarios, group work, and questions and answers.
Careers:
- This course enables nurses to give holistic care to women in a primary setting.
- This course is beneficial for practice nurses.
Other:
- The course dates are to be confirmed.
- The location is Northampton Square, London.
- The course fee is £300 (unconfirmed).
Additional Information:
- The course is provided by the School of Health & Psychological Sciences.
- This course is suitable for registered nurses.
Please note:
This information is based on the given context and may not be complete.
