{"id":857,"date":"2012-04-13T15:43:42","date_gmt":"2012-04-13T15:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/jfprhc\/?p=857"},"modified":"2012-04-13T15:43:42","modified_gmt":"2012-04-13T15:43:42","slug":"what-is-the-course-of-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bmjsrh\/2012\/04\/13\/what-is-the-course-of-5\/","title":{"rendered":"What is The Course of 5?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>The Course of 5 (C5)<\/strong><\/span> is the 2nd stage of the new DFSRH blended learning training package &#8211; it provides a link between the theory element (e-SRH) and the practical, clinical assessments (ACP).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>What is involved in C5?<\/strong><\/span> 5 one-hour, assessed workshops in groups of no more than 4 per facilitator. These are usually offered as a one-day or 2 half day package organised locally by Faculty Registered Trainers. They can also be done as 5 individual sessions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong><strong>When can I do this<\/strong>?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>C5 cannot be undertaken until you have registered for the diploma and e-portfolio and have completed the e-SRH sessions. It must be passed before moving on to clinical practice.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>What is covered?<\/strong><\/span> The content is fixed by the Faculty and covers:<br \/>\nSession 1 &#8211; Taking a Sexual History and HIV pre test discussion and testing<br \/>\nSession 2 &#8211; STI Screening and Testing and Teaching the use of Condoms<br \/>\nSession 3 &#8211; Practical Aspects of Contraception &#8211; including diaphragm and implant fitting<br \/>\nSession 4 &#8211; Young people; Consent, Confidentiality, Fraser Guidelines and Safeguarding children<br \/>\nSession 5 &#8211; Managing Sensitive Scenarios &#8211; dealing with unwanted pregnancy, psycho sexual problems and referral for sterilisation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>How is it assessed? <\/strong><\/span>There are 9 assessment criteria in which you must demonstrate active and appropriate participation in all the sessions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>How do I access a C5? <\/strong><\/span>A list of local contact details is available from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsrh.org\/pdfs\/Course5List.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Faculty website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>How much does it cost?<\/strong><\/span> The courses are costed locally and will vary according to set up.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>Where can I get more information?<\/strong><\/span> For full details visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsrh.org\/pages\/Diploma_of_the_FSRH.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Faculty website training section<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>I am a nurse &#8211; can I do the Course? <\/strong><\/span>The simple answer is yes, but it may depend where you live and who is organising C5 in your area. 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