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Primary Certificate of Family Planning for Women

Learn how to deliver safe and effective reproductive health care in women's health.

Primary Certificate of Family Planning for Women

CPD

12.5 hrs Education 18 hrs Performance 0 hrs Outcome

Delivery

Fully online
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Duration

30.5 hours
Self-paced
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Overview

This short Certificate Course equips GPs with the confidence to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred reproductive health care for female patients. You will learn to navigate the full spectrum of options and tailor recommendations to suit individual circumstances. The course also covers sensitive areas such as adolescent consent, termination of pregnancy, and the management of side effects.

Who it is for and what you will learn:

  • Provide informed guidance and appropriate referrals.

  • Be empowered to stay at the forefront of reproductive health and enhance outcomes for every female patient.

  • This course is for physicians, nurse practitioners, and degree-qualified nurses.

  • CPD-accredited.

Your education pathway

Professional Certificate

Establish foundational clinical knowledge and essential skills.

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Advanced Certificate

Develop advanced techniques and diagnostic capabilities.

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Professional Diploma

Master complex cases and achieve high-level clinical proficiency.

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Learning outcomes

  • Confidently provide personalised reproductive health advice by matching the right method to each patient’s needs and circumstances.

  • Effectively prescribe and manage the Combined Oral Contraceptive pill and address common side effects.

  • Expand your skills in Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), including risk assessment, consent, and adolescent care considerations.

  • Support patients through sensitive decisions such as termination of pregnancy with appropriate management and referral pathways.

  • Stay ahead of the field by understanding natural methods, cultural considerations, and future advances in reproductive health.

Course contents

Women's Health - Family Planning 2
The "Women’s Health – Family Planning 2" course provides healthcare professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills to address complex family planning scenarios. Covering long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), adolescent contraceptive consent, and termination of pregnancy, this evidence-based course equips practitioners with tools to deliver compassionate, informed care. Participants will enhance their ability to manage reproductive health needs, ensuring ethical and effective outcomes.
Women's Health - Family Planning 3
"Women’s Health – Family Planning 3" is an advanced course tailored for healthcare professionals, offering a deep dive into family planning methods and contraception tailored to diverse patient needs. Covering menstrual cycle insights, natural family planning, contraception for women with intellectual disabilities and CALD backgrounds, and the latest contraceptive innovations, this course equips practitioners with evidence-based strategies to provide personalised, inclusive, and effective care. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of managing reproductive health challenges and exploring cutting-edge contraceptive solutions for optimal patient outcomes.
Women's Health - Family Planning 1
The "Women’s Health - Family Planning 1" course offers healthcare professionals a comprehensive guide to contraception counselling and management. It covers various contraceptive methods, including combined hormonal contraceptives, progestogen-only options, and emergency contraception. Participants will learn how to assess patient needs, gather relevant medical history, and provide personalised recommendations. This evidence-based course equips clinicians with practical tools to guide patients through family planning decisions, focusing on efficacy, side effects, and patient preferences.

Meet your instructors

Dr Kate Moriarty Dr Kate Moriarty FRACGP Dr Kate Moriarty

Bachelor of Medicine (honours), Fellowship of the RACGP and a Diploma in Child Health.

Dr Kate Moriarty works in private general practice in Port Macquarie, Australia, where she is also a supervisor of GP registrars and of medical students. She is a senior lecturer for UNSW Rural Clinical School, Port Macquarie campus. She has special interests in women’s health and medical education.

She holds a Bachelor of Medicine (honours), Fellowship of the RACGP and a Diploma in Child Health.

Dr Nelum Dharmapriya Dr Nelum Dharmapriya MBChB(UK) MRCP FRACGP Dr Nelum Dharmapriya

Professor General Practitioner at Narangba Doctors, Queensland

Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UK (DRCOG) 2000

Diploma of Family planning and Sexual Health Medicine, UK (DFFP) 2003

Obtained Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques by FFPRHC, 2003

Dr Nelum Dharmapriya was born in Sri Lanka. She graduated from the University of Aberdeen, UK, in 1995 and was a partner at Heaton Norris Medical Centre in Stockport, UK, for seven years. Nelum arrived in Australia in 2009 and established Narangba Doctors in 2012. She is married with two teenage boys and loves to spend time outdoors – running, cycling, travelling and reading.

Assoc. Professor Debbie Kors Course Chair Assoc. Professor Debbie Kors MBBS (first class honours) Assoc. Professor Debbie Kors

General practitioner and GP supervisor

Associate Professor Debbie Kors is the founder and joint owner of a private teaching general practice in Port Macquarie, Australia. She works there as a general practitioner and GP supervisor of GP registrars and medical students.

A/Prof Kors is a passionate advocate for the profession of general practice. She is a Conjoint Associate Professor in Primary Health Care at the UNSW Rural Clinical School, Port Macquarie campus and has previously worked as a senior medical educator with North Coast GP Training. In 2010, she was nominated for and won the General Practice Education and Training GP Supervisor of the Year award.

A/Prof Kors holds a MBBS (first class honours), Fellowship of the RACGP, Masters of Family Medicine (clinical), Diploma of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Graduate Diploma of Medical Education and a Certificate of Family Planning.

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CPD accreditation and course details

CPD Accreditation and Activities

Accredited CPD activities in this certificate

Each module in this certificate is an RACGP and ACRRM approved CPD activity.

RACGP Activity Number ACRRM Activity Number Activity Title Education Hours Performance Hours
469379 38398 Women's Health - Family Planning 2 4.5 6.0
473801 38390 Women's Health - Family Planning 3 4.0 6.0
455749 38384 Women's Health - Family Planning 1 4.0 6.0
Total hours 12.5 18.0

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Outcome measurement

HealthCert Education provides a variety of Outcome Measurement activities to suit your needs. Please contact an Education Advisor for more information.

Entry Requirements

This course is for physicians, nurse practitioners, and degree-qualified nurses. The course assumes no prior knowledge or training in the field.

Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing English is assumed.

Participants will require access to a computer/laptop, an internet connection and a basic level of technology proficiency to access and navigate the online learning portal.

Professionally recognised qualifications and prior studies may be recognised for entry into this course if the learning outcomes match exactly. Please ask a HealthCert Education Advisor for an individual assessment of your prior qualifications and experience.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

This Primary Certificate course allows you to gain an insight into the HealthCert Professional Diploma program in Women’s Health by exploring one of the most prevalent topics in the field. Should you wish to fast-track your studies and receive financial credit into further courses, you may complete this Primary Certificate course and receive partial Recognition of Prior Learning and cost savings towards that pathway.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a Primary Certificate of Family Planning for Women, and CPD hours.

This certificate course:

  • Qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

  • Qualifies for CPD hours from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

  • Is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP).

  • Is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP). The HKCFP recognises all courses endorsed by the RACGP. Hours are calculated differently.

  • Is a self-submitted activity in Dubai. The number of CPD hours must be stated on the certificate. Please contact PLD@dhcr.gov.ae for more information.

  • Is a self-submitted activity in the UK. CPD events overseas, applicable to a doctor’s scope of practice, may be submitted for revalidation. Please confirm with your Responsible Officer.

  • Is a self-submitted activity in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Contact mainprocredits@cfpc.ca for more information.

  • Meets World Federation of Medical Education standards.

  • Has been independently developed with subject experts and does not receive education grants from any pharmaceutical company.

To learn more about the delivery of certificates in Australia and overseas, please visit our FAQs.

Pathways

Pathway to the Professional Diploma of Women's Health

This online three-part program consists of the Professional Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Professional Diploma of Women’s Health. Entry to the full Professional Diploma of Women's Health pathway is possible with partial Recognition of Prior Learning from this Primary Certificate. This will reduce the time it takes to complete the full pathway.

Postgraduate scholarships from the Professional Diploma of Women's Health

HealthCert graduates who successfully complete the HealthCert Professional Diploma of Women's Health three-part program receive a scholarship of up to £500 (approximately $1,000) towards the Master of Science in Women's Health. The postgraduate course is offered entirely online through DiplomaMSc in the UK and awarded by the University of South Wales. Ask an Education Advisor for more details.

University quality-assured and CPD-accredited education provider

This organisation is an RACGP-accredited CPD provider under the RACGP CPD Program.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the costs and payment options of the course?

Fees will vary based on the program and study option selected (fully online vs online + optional practical workshop). Payments can be made upfront or in monthly instalments. Special rates and various payment options are available. GP registrars and doctors in training enjoy a scholarship of up to $500. Talk to us to learn more.

What is the Alumni Support Program?

Completion of any HealthCert course or attendance at an event will enable you to access the HealthCert Alumni Program which includes:

  • Access to special alumni rates for new courses when they are released.

  • Special alumni price for HealthCert Conferences.

  • Exclusive advanced access to HealthCert events.

  • Regular Alumni Webinars pertaining to the course(s) you have attended. These will provide content review of the course and an opportunity to discuss case studies.

  • Access to the video lectures as seen during the course(s) that you have attended.

How will I receive my certificate?

HealthCert Education is pleased to issue digital credentials for alumni. Digital credentials are a permanent online record of your successful completion of a HealthCert course and are issued to all course participants in addition to PDF certificates. If you are based in Australia, you also have the option to order a hard copy of your digital certificate for a small additional fee.

How long will the course take to complete?

The recommended study duration of this certificate course is listed at the top of this page. The estimated duration includes study of the pre-course activities and readings, online lectures, live tutorials, and online assessment. This self-paced course offers the flexibility of 100% online study in your own time, at your own pace, in your own home or office, with no mandatory face-to-face requirements. You are not required to be online at specific times but can view and replay video lectures at your convenience.

Is this course recognised in my country?

All HealthCert courses meet World Federation of Medical Education standards. This certificate course qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in Australia. It is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) in New Zealand. It is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP) in China. It is a self-submitted activity in Dubai and the United Kingdom. It is a self-submitted activity through the College of Family Physicians in Canada. If you live or work outside one of the above-mentioned countries, please contact us on admin@healthcert.com to discuss whether this course can be recognised in your country.

Cancellation policy: What happens if I can't attend a practical workshop?

Course/workshop cancellations and transfers policy

Should you be unable to attend a course or practical workshop you have registered for, please inform us asap at admin@healthcert.com so we can make your place available to waitlisted doctors.

Charges may apply for course/workshop cancellations and/or transfers. Click here for details.

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