About this course
The eSRH basic course is a self-paced online training exploring the components of the MSF Reproductive Health (SRH) and Sexual Violence (SV) Policy and Sexual and Reproductive Health Core Package, as well as strategies for implementation. The learning activities aim at providing an introduction or refresher to staff working in projects that address one or more of SRH care components. After this course, learners will be better equipped to implement, provide and monitor the different SRH components, in line with the MSF Reproductive Health and Sexual Violence Care Policy and SRH Core Package.
Target Audience
Block A is recommended to staff interested in or working in a project with components of SRH.
Block A-D, the complete course, is targeted at medical staff (midwife, nurse, doctor) that are currently working in SRH programming or are planning to in the next 3 months.
Modules can be taken independently depending on the focus of the project and the needs of the participants.
Duration
- Approximately 35 hours
- Block A takes approximately 6 hours.
- Block B takes approximately 18 hours.
- Block C takes approximately 6 hours.
- Block D takes approximately 5 hours.
Commitment
This will depend on the whether you wish to complete some or all blocks. As it is a self-learning course with lots of additional resources, you can work at your own pace and delicate as much time as you wish.
List of contents
- Block A: Introduction to Sexual & Reproductive Health in MSF
- eSRH Basic: Block A Pre-Test
- Module A1: Overview of SRH in MSF Contexts
- Module A2: Overview of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality
- Module A3: Role of the Midwife in MSF Contexts
- Module A4: Respectful Maternity Care
- eSRH Basic: Block A Post-Test
- Block B Averting Maternal and Neonatal Mortality
- eSRH Basic: Block B Pre-Test
- Module B1: EmONC
- Module B1.1: Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)
- Module B1.2: Hypertensive Disorders Pregnancy
- Module B1.3: Obstructed Labour and Fistula Prevention
- Module B1.4: Threatened Preterm Labour, PROM and Preterm Birth
- Module B1.5: Maternal Sepsis
- Module B2: Comprehensive Abortion Care
- Module B2.1: Medication Abortion Online Course
- Module B3: Postnatal Care & Breastfeeding
- Module B4: Essential Newborn Care
- Module B5: Contraception Final
- eSRH Basic: Block B Post-Test
- Block C Reducing Maternal and Neonatal Suffering
- eSRH Basic: Block C Pre-Test
- Module C1. Antenatal Care – ANC
- Module C2. Nutrition in the Perinatal Period
- Module C3. Malaria and Pregnancy
- Module C4. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
- eSRH Basic: Block C Post-Test
- Block D: Management of Sexual & Reproductive Health Programming
- eSRH Basic: Block D Pre-Test
- Module D1. Community Engagement and Health Promotion
- Module D2. SRH Indicators
- Module D3. Maternal Mortality Review
- eSRH Basic: Block D Post-Test
Learning objectives
The course is split into 4 blocks with the overall objectives to:
- Introduce participants to essential documents and intervention strategies.
- Improve understanding of interventions that have direct and indirect impacts on maternal and neonatal mortality.
Methodology
Online course - self-paced. Each module has accompanying supporting resources. There is an pre and post exam for those participants who wish to complete blocks and earn a certificate.
Certification
Participants are free to take modules independently if there is a specific topic that interests them. However:
Badges can only be earned by completing complete Blocks (including the pre and post quizzes)
A certificate is achieved by completing all Blocks and all quizzes.
IT Device - Applications
The course is best completed on a computer, laptop or tablet. However, it should also be possible on a mobile a long as the screen size is large enough.
N.B. Hyperlinks or links to websites are not available if you have downloaded the course and are completing it offline. You will need to have internet access to view them.
Enrolment
Self-enrolment i.e. you can enrol yourself by clicking on the Enrol Button