Professional Training

Family Planning NT offers a wide range of accredited training courses specialising in sexual and reproductive health matters for the health professional.  Courses for doctors, nurses and health workers are offered throughout the year at a number of centres across the Northern Territory.  As a Registered Training Organisation we offer qualifications that are recognised Australia-wide.

To see the planned training courses for the upcoming year please view the 2012 Training Calendar.

To enrol in training through Family Planning NT download a copy of the 2012 Training Application Form for all courses and return it as early as possible via fax, post or email.  If you have completed the theory component of one of our courses and wish to apply to complete the clinical component please download, complete and return the 2012 Clinical Training Application Form.

All applicants are encouraged to read the Participant Information Handbook and the Training Course Refund Policy prior to applying for training.

To request an extension to an assessment item please complete the Application for Extension Form and return it by fax or post.

For Registered Nurses

Well Women’s Screening
The training provides participants with knowledge and skills in performing Well Women’s Health checks including correctly completing pap smears and STI checks as well as addressing general women’s health issues.  This training is composed of a five day interactive workshop providing the clinical knowledge and skills required to undertake work as a Well Women’s Nurse.  The participant then demonstrates this skill and knowledge through submission of an open book test and demonstration of clinical competency in six clinically supervised well women’s checks and the documentation of fifteen Pap smears.

For more information on the Well Women's Screening Training please see the WWHS Brochure or contact our Education Officer.

For information on scholarships available for completion of nurse training please see the websites of the Royal College of Nursing Australia or APNA.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Course

This course will provide participants with a nationally recognised Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health Nursing.  The course incorporates a five day workshop and written assignment as well as a clinical training component of approximately 38 hours duration. 

Please note that this course has a prerequisite requirement of completion of the theoretical component of the Well Women's Health Screening Training.

For more information please see the course brochure.

2011 S&RH Course for Nurses

For Medical Doctors

Sexual and Reproductive Health Course
This course will provide participants with a nationally recognised Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health.  The course incorporates a 5 days theory course and written assignment as well as a clinical training component of 7 x 3 hour clinics.  For more information please see the course brochure.

2012 S&RH Course for Doctors

Alternatively, Doctors can complete the FPNSW online Sexual and Reproductive Health Course for the theoretical portion of the course, completing their clinical training with Family Planning NT.  Please contact Family Planning NT if you wish to complete the course this way to discuss the availability of clinical training places.

Doctors Short Course - Alice Springs

Family Planning NT will be running a face-to-face two day workshop for doctors in Alice Springs on the 16-17 March 2012.  The course will provide core training in the latest information on contraception, cervical screening, menopause, STIs and women’s health. For more information please download the brochure.

Implanon® Insertion and Removal Training
For further information on training in Implanon insertion and removal please see the MSD Online website.

Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) Insertion and Removal Training
Training sessions are held throughout the year for doctors looking to acquire the clinical skills and knowledge required to perform the insertion and removal of IUCDs.  Please see the information flyer for more details or contact our  Education Team for details of these training sessions.

For Aboriginal Health Workers

Course in Women’s Sexual Health
This course provides Aboriginal Health Workers with knowledge and skills in the area of Women’s Sexual Health.  This is a Certificate IV level course and comprises a full unit of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Course.  For more information please see the course brochure.

2012 Course in Women's Sexual Health - brochure available soon.

Course in Men’s Sexual Health
This course provides Aboriginal Health Workers with knowledge and skills in the area of Men’s Sexual Health.  This is a Certificate IV level course and comprises a full unit of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Course.  The course this year will be run in Alice Springs from 16-20 April 2012.  For more information please see the course brochure.

2012 Course in Men's Sexual Health

Family Planning NT offers community education to a wide range of groups including schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations and government and non-government organisations.  Our experienced educators can provide tailored training programs in all aspects of sexual and reproductive health.  To discuss the training and education needs of your organisation please contact our Education team.

To request a training session from our Education team please complete the Request for Education form and submit it to Family Planning by fax, post or email.