A146 Navigating Men's Health: Essential Skills and Expertise for Primary Care Providers
Course summary
The "Men's Health Essentials" one-day training is designed to equip primary care healthcare providers with essential skills and knowledge to address a wide range of men's health issues effectively. The course will cover key topics such as sexual health, erectile dysfunction, testicular examination, and management of common male health presentations.
Who should attend?
Frontline Primary Healthcare practitioners who take care of male patients and deal with sexual and male related complaints.
Aims / objectives
- Develop proficient skills in taking a comprehensive sexual history from male patients.
- Enhance understanding of the causes, assessment, and management of erectile dysfunction (ED).
- Master the technique of testicular examination and recognize common abnormalities.
- Improve confidence in diagnosing and managing various male health presentations in primary care settings.
- Foster interactive learning and collaboration through case studies, role-playing exercises, and group discussions.
- Provide practical resources and support for ongoing professional development in men's health care.
Course programme
- Session 1: Introduction to Men's Health
Overview of men's health issues and the role of primary care providers.
Importance of early detection and prevention strategies. - Session 2: Sexual History Taking
Techniques for sensitive and comprehensive sexual history assessments.
Addressing diverse patient needs and concerns. - Session 3: Erectile Dysfunction
Causes and risk factors for ED. - Evidence-based treatments and management strategies.
Lunch Break - Session 4: Testicular Examination Workshop
Proper testicular examination techniques.
Recognizing normal and abnormal findings. - Session 5: Case Studies and Problem-Solving
Interactive case studies covering various male health presentations. - Group discussions, differential diagnoses, and management planning.
- Closing Session: Resources and Continuing Education Distribution of course materials, guidelines, and reference resources. Information on post-course support, networking opportunities, and continuing education options.
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TBA