As a provider of GP continuing professional development, we deliver training activities on male reproductive and sexual health and associated conditions.
Our training is accredited through the RACGP and ACRRM 2020-2022 triennium, and is developed under the guidance and direction of our GP reference group and clinical advisors.
GPs that complete the RACGP/ACRRM endorsed training activities will receive a complimentary orchidometer (one orchidometer per person; restricted to Australian residents only).
If you've never completed a training activity with us, you'll need to register through our eLearning portal.
| Course title | Course description | Course time | RACGP QI&CPD points | ACRRM PDP points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managing male infertility: a case study | This interactive, online, case-based learning activity aims to assist GPs in the provision of clinical care for couples who present with male infertility. The case study explores possible causes and relevant clinical investigations. It also discusses various assisted reproductive treatment approaches. | 2 hours | 4 | 1 educational activity 1 performance review |
| Androgen deficiency in the older male: a case study on metabolic syndrome | This training activity aims to assist GPs in discussing and managing older men who present with symptoms of low testosterone. The case study focuses on the ability to diagnose androgen deficiency and appropriate management of older men with low testosterone in the primary health care setting, including the prescription of testosterone according to PBS guidelines. | 3 hours | 6 | 2 educational activity 1 performance review |
| Androgen deficiency in younger males: a case study on Klinefelter Syndrome | This training activity outlines different clinical presentations relating to androgen deficiency in younger males. The knowledge gained will assist GPs in the diagnosis and management of androgen deficiency in their younger male patients. This activity focuses on the need to undertake genital examinations on young men presenting with symptoms of androgen deficiency (to exclude Klinefelter's syndrome) and outlines a systematic approach to the investigation and management of androgen deficiency. The case study focuses on a male with Klinefelter's syndrome, the most common cause of androgen deficiency in younger men and a common genetic condition where most cases remain undiagnosed and untreated. | 2 hours | 4 | 1 educational activity 1 performance review |
| Chronic disease and erectile dysfunction: a case study | This training activity assists GPs in the provision of clinical care for older males who present with erectile dysfunction in association with chronic disease. The case study focuses on engaging men to discuss sensitive health issues and outlines a systematic approach to treatment of erectile dysfunction. | 1.5 hours | 3 | 1 educational activity 1 performance review |
| Managing testicular disorders in general practice: a case study on testicular cancer | This training activity will assist GPs in the diagnosis and management of testicular disorders in their younger male patients. The case study focuses on recognising common and important conditions causing discomfort or swelling of scrotal contents, the investigation and management of testicular cancer as part of a multidisciplinary team and engaging the male patient with discussion of sensitive health issues. | 1.5 hours | 3 | 1 educational activity 1 performance review |
| Sexual health and ejaculation disorders: a case study on prostatitis and premature ejaculation | This training activity provides GPs with knowledge and communication strategies to assist in the diagnosis and management of young male patients presenting with sexual health and ejaculation disorders. The case study focuses on engaging young male patients about sexual health, the diagnosis and management of prostatitis and premature ejaculation, and involving partners in treatment of ejaculation problems. | 2 hours | 4 | 1 educational activity 1 performance review |
| Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in older males: a case study | This training activity provides a clinical overview and suggestions for communication strategies to assist GPs in the diagnosis and management of prostate problems in older male patients. The case study describes the presentation of a patient with lower urinary symptoms and outlines a systematic approach to management of benign prostatic hyperplasia in the general practice setting. | 2 hours | 4 | 2 performance review |
| PSA testing in general practice: a case study approach | This interactive online case-based learning activity will support general practitioners to better understand, interpret and manage challenging prostate-specific antigen cases in general practice. The training activity will provide further education to GPs, providing clinical reasoning prompts to support decision making and indications for referral. | 2 hours | 4 | 2 educational activity |
| A lot of Aboriginal men sort of keep it to themselves: communicating specific men's business | The aim of this training activity is to provide health professionals with culturally appropriate education to enhance their knowledge to better engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male patients, in particular to discuss sensitive sexual health issues and the associations between chronic disease and erectile dysfunction. | Online learning or DVD (2 hours) | 4 | 2 educational activity |
| Addressing the sensitive topics of fertility and preconception health with your male and female patients | An online training activity covering the sensitive topics of supporting fertility and preconception health with your male and female patients. | 2 hours | 4 | 2 educational activity |
| ANZARD 3.0 Male factor infertility: a clinical update | Following changes to the ANZARD data dictionary in January 2020, IVF clinics are required to collect male factor infertility aetiology and sperm density data. The content in this educational resource will provide support to IVF clinicians on the 12 aetiology categories for male factor infertility now required and how to record this data in ANZARD 3.0. | 1.5 hours | n/a | n/a |
