Sexually Transmissible Infections

Subject POPH90036 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 2-hour lecture per week
Total Time Commitment: Classroom: In addition to the stated contact hours, students are expected to spend at least 2-3 hours of study for each hour of contact.
Distance: 8 hours per week
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

Special Computer Skills: Students will be expected to be proficient with a Web browser, e-mail application and word processing application prior to enrolment in this subject.

Coordinator

Dr Henrietta Williams

Contact

Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Tel: +61 3 9341 6249/6200
Fax: +61 3 9347 6757
Email: HWilliams@mshc.org.au

OR

Academic Programs Office
Melbourne School of Population Health
Tel: +61 3 8344 9339
Fax: +61 3 8344 0824
Email: sph-gradinfo@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Topic-based seminar class on the common presentations of sexually transmissible infections (STIs), and the principles of diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmissible infections. Teaching will be given on the need for confidentiality and partner notification as they pertain to STIs. The lecture topics include: urethral discharges in men, vaginal discharges, genital herpes, wart virus infection & Pap smears, syphilis, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, proctitis & enteritis, laboratory diagnosis, and management of STIs in resource poor countries. The subject will be offered via a standard classroom lecture format, and will also be offered via distance-education utilising CD-Rom/DVD and written material. This enables the subject to be offered to those living in regional and rural Australia.

Objectives:
  • To enhance critical thinking skills
  • To further develop written and oral communication skills
  • To generate an understanding of the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of sexually transmissible infections
Assessment:

Completion of 2 short answer questions (500 words each) for 10 weeks of each semester
Prescribed Texts:

Russell, D., Bradford, D. and Fairley, C. (Eds.) Sexual Health Medicine: A Clinical Approach, IP Communications, 2005.

Special Computer Requirements: Students are required to have access to a computer with e-mail application, Web browser and CD ROM facility. Technical support is not available from the University of Melbourne in setting up such a system.

Resources Provided to Distance Students: Written material and CD-Rom/DVD will be provided by mail.

Recommended Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: -
Links to further information: http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au
Notes:

This subject is a Group 1 elective in the Master of Public Health and a core subject in PGrad Certificate in Public Health (Sexual Health).
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (Sexual Health)
Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing

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