Program Overview

Family Planning Appreciation

Overview

This two-day workshop provides an overview of contraceptive care and sexually transmitted infections. Although it carries no academic credits, attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.

Full Description

The workshop covers topics such as:

• The combined oral contraceptive pill
• The progesterone-only pills
• Long-acting contraceptive methods (LARCS)
• Barrier methods (condoms, caps, diaphragms)
• Emergency contraception
• An overview of chlamydia, gonorrhoea, genital warts, genital herpes, syphilis

This workshop forms the first part of the Understanding Contraception and Reproductive Sexual Health course, offered at level 6 or 7.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is suitable for anyone giving advice to clients about contraception and sexual health.

Dates

• Trimester 2 (Online): 3, 4 February 2025

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists, and social workers in the East of England.

We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication, and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.

We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs, and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.

Where Can I Study?

• Distance learning at ARU: Study at a time that suits you, using our online learning management system.
• Cambridge: Our campus is close to the centre of Cambridge, often described as the perfect student city.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

• Two-day CPD workshop: £380 (2024/25), £400 (2025/26)

Funding for CPD

Please ask your manager or Education Lead about available funding before you apply.

Entry Requirements

You should be working in a setting where advising patients/clients about contraceptive choices and sexual health issues is a regular part of your job.

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