School of Population and Global Health

This subject provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of HIV and STI prevention and control. The basic epidemiology of STIs and HIV is considered along with some of the relevant clinical characteristics of these infections. The subject also introduces the concept of core groups and its importance to transmission dynamics, explores the factors that influence STI and HIV control and examines the public health consequences of these infections. It also provides examples of interventions and programmes to prevent and control HIV and STIs and critically examines and analyses such programmes.

Mode of Delivery: Distance i.e. online only.
Runs: second semester each year i.e. August, September and October for 12 weeks
For details see: University of Melbourne handbook

This subject provides an introduction to the fundamentals of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) from a public health perspective. Globally minded but locally focused, this subject examines the burden of disease associated with SRH and critically analyses significant factors of influence on SRH at the community and broader societal levels, including sexuality, violence, gender and sexual rights. Topics such as unmet need for contraception, fertility control, sex work and female cutting will also be covered. The development, implementation and evaluation of effective public health programs aimed at improving the SRH of communities will also be explored in the subject.

Mode of Delivery: Distance i.e. online only
Runs: second semester each year i.e. August, September and October for 12 weeks
For details see: University of Melbourne handbook

This is a public health and clinical subject for health professionals working or hoping to work in the area of sexual and reproductive health. The subject is focused on the clinical and practical aspects of providing sexual and reproductive health clinical services within the Australian health care setting. It introduces clinicians to the concept that the design and management of these clinical services is crucial in maximising the public health of their community and explores this theme through case examples of those most at risk of poor SRH. This includes CALD communities, young people, LGBTQI, indigenous Australians and those affected by sexual violence amongst others. It specifically explores how to set up cervical cancer screening, STI screening and HIV screening and equips practitioners with requisite knowledge and skills in sensitive communication in order to provide accessible services. In addition it invites critique on policies that support such practices and highlights the importance of establishing such policies in one’s own workplace.

Mode of Delivery: Semester one ( March to May), predominantly on line beginning March 1^st and running for 12 weeks. In addition classroom based teaching May 13^th and 14^th at MSHC, 580 Swanston Street, Carlton

For details see: University of Melbourne

This subject explores two main themes:

1. the social construction of sexuality – how our understandings of sexuality are developed in a sociocultural context; and
2. sexual health – how it is defined and measured, what factors contribute to it, and practical issues to consider when interacting with adolescents and trying to have an impact on their sexual health and well-being.
   

Mode of Delivery: Distance i.e. online only
Runs: first semester each year ie March, April and May for 12 weeks
For details see: University of Melbourne handbook