New Attitudes, the contraception and sexual health service based in Erdington, Birmingham, will be delivering a new sexual health course for nurses and midwives with the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust.

The course, ‘Contraception and Sexual Health – Theory and Practice’, has been fully accredited to 30 CATS (Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme) points at level 3 by Staffordshire University. It is open to all registered nurses and midwives looking to develop their knowledge of the nature, risks and effects of sexually transmitted infections and all methods of contraception.

The course will be led by Catherine Hill, who has 20 years’ experience in sexual health education and now works as a nurse consultant at New Attitudes, which is part of the Trust.

Catherine commented: “The course runs for a total of six months and includes both theory and practical elements. Beginning Thursday 26 September, the theoretical aspect of the course will run until Thursday 7 November and involves seven taught days and a series of e-learning assignments. The practical element includes a placement in a sexual health workplace, which must be completed by February 2014.

“The course offers a fantastic opportunity for nurses and midwives hoping to improve their understanding of contraception and sexually transmitted infections, which will help equip them with the necessary skills to work in the field of sexual health.”

For further information, please contact Catherine Hill on 0121 686 8030 or email catherine.hill@heartofengland.nhs.uk.