Free Level 1 Sexual Health Course. Study online at your own pace, without attending a centre or taking time off work. The course takes around 8 weeks to complete. You'll build knowledge of sexual health topics that is useful in health, care, and community settings. It's a free sexual health course for adults who need flexibility in how and when they learn. Tutor support is included, so you're not studying alone.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills without having to take time off work or commit to attending face to face sessions
What you will learn
You'll understand key sexual health topics and why they matter for individuals and communities.
You'll learn about contraception options and how they work.
You'll explore sexually transmitted infections, including how they spread and how they are prevented.
You'll understand where to access sexual health services and support.
You'll develop awareness of consent and healthy relationships.
You'll recognise how sexual health connects to overall wellbeing.
How you will learn
You'll study online with tutor support throughout. This is not a self-study course. Your tutor will guide your learning and provide feedback. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. You do not need to attend any face-to-face sessions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crook Adult Learning And Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supports people in care homes or in the community
Healthcare support worker: assists clinical staff in NHS or private settings
Youth worker: works with young people on health and wellbeing topics
Community health worker: delivers health awareness in local settings
School support staff: assists in pastoral or PSHE education roles
Peer health educator: shares health information within community groups
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Sexual Health Awareness: deepens your knowledge and strengthens your CV for health and care roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Health Improvement: broader health promotion knowledge useful in community and care work.
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a step toward care assistant and support worker roles.
Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia or Mental Health: builds a wider health awareness portfolio alongside this sexual health qualification.
