Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health

• Gain essential knowledge in sexual and reproductive health, covering epidemiology, social determinants, health promotion, and prevention.
• Learn from national and international developments in sexual and reproductive health, including the management of sexually transmissible infections and HIV.
• Enhance your employability in sexual health careers across various sectors.

The Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health offers you an opportunity to develop core skills and knowledge in this vital area of health. This course covers the epidemiology (how diseases spread), the social determinants of sexual health (how society impacts sexual health), and crucial aspects of health promotion and prevention. You'll explore the latest national and international developments in reproductive health and in preventing, managing, and controlling sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and HIV.

The course content incorporates both national and international advancements in the prevention, management, and public health control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. It also explores key reproductive health issues, including abortion, fertility, gender, and maternal health, encouraging critical reflection. The program covers current sexual health clinical practice as well as health promotion and examines disparities in sexual health outcomes.

Through this course, you'll become proficient in understanding the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of STIs and other sexual and reproductive health issues relevant to Australia, gaining the ability to apply these conceptual and practical learnings to your own professional practice.

This Graduate Certificate is suitable for any graduate with a keen interest in health, especially those already working in clinical care, education, or the public health sectors. It's designed to broaden your understanding and skills, whether you're looking to deepen your current expertise or pivot your career towards sexual health.

We believe that sexual health is a fundamental part of overall well-being. This course focuses on how sexual health impacts individuals and communities, helping you understand its broader public health significance.

Studying the Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health means you'll be contributing to a crucial area of health that directly impacts individual well-being and community health. The skills and knowledge you gain are highly sought after, preparing you to make a tangible difference.

Our subjects are all delivered online, offering you flexibility. You'll benefit from frequent synchronous learning tutorials and catch-ups (real-time sessions where you can interact with instructors and peers). For the POPH 90070 clinical subject, there are two classroom-based teaching days, but if you can't attend in person, you can easily participate remotely. This blended approach ensures you get a rich learning experience that fits your schedule.

Graduates wishing to pursue a more extensive program in Sexual Health can choose from the following options:

• Master of Public Health (MPH)

(This Graduate Certificate provides full credit into the Master of Public Health, making it a seamless pathway to further study.)

• Biological sciences
• Health
• Public health
• Science