This course provides a wealth of information that will increase your understanding of sexual health issues. It will enhance your knowledge if you are looking to begin a career within this field or simply want to increase your awareness of the different types of STIs.

This course is CPD certified.

£25

Funding may be available for this course. Please contact our team to check your eligibility.

By the end of the course, you will know helpful guidance for maintaining positive intimate relationships, have an awareness of the different types of STIs and know the mechanics of human reproduction.

• Relationships:
  • What is meant by 'friendships', 'relationships' and 'intimacy'
  • Why people want close relationships
  • The different types of sexual health and relationship concerns
  • Reasons why people may delay relationships
• Sexually transmitted infections:
  • The different types of STIs
  • How STIs are transmitted
  • The possible consequences of not having chlamydia treated
  • Where to obtain information, advice and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
• Human reproduction:
  • Male and female reproductive organs
  • What happens during the menstrual cycle
• Contraception:
  • Methods of contraception suitable for young people
  • Advantages and disadvantages of different types of contraception and where they can be obtained
  • Things to remember when using a condom
  • Where to look for information and advice about contraception
• The media:
  • Ways in which society can respond to sexual health and relationship issues
  • The portrayal of sex in the media

To attend this course, students will require access to the internet and a web browser application (e.g. Google Chrome).