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Micro Course - Sexual Health Awareness

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Online learning

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Online learning

Overview

What will I learn?

In 2013, there were approximately 450,000 positive diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

This course provides a wealth of in-depth knowledge which enables you to expand your understanding of sexual health issues. It is a great way to increase knowledge if you are looking into beginning a career within this particular field, or simply hope to increase your awareness of the different types of STIs. Also explored are helpful tips in maintaining positive intimate relationships and the mechanics of human reproduction. This short, auto-marked course will give you the knowledge essential in understanding the impact and key issues surrounding sexual health.

A great addition to your CV, to show your commitment to health and social care, this programme is also beneficial for general knowledge.

Topics covered in this course include

  • Relationships
  • Sexually transmitted infections
  • Contraception

This is an auto-marked course, you will receive a college certificate online when you have successfully completed which you can print and/or save for your records.

What qualifications do I need?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, as it is delivered online it would be beneficial if the candidate had basic competence in IT and the internet.

This course does not require a personal statement.

What can I do after?

This course provides progression to Level 2 NCFE programmes.

Programme Information

You can enrol onto and start this course at any time throughout the year.

Course Duration - 5 weeks

Cost £35.00

Price for individual learners (some course costs are deducted). Deductions cannot apply to applicants outwith Scotland or organisations purchasing this course as a commercial venture or as part of a funded workforce training plan, for more information please contact the Distance Learning Team on 0141 581 2319.

Study options

Campus Mode Level
Paisley Online learning SCQF

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