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Study a clinically and strategically relevant course in delivering contraceptive services. Enjoy a quality experience in contemporary facilities. Earn 20 credits at the same level as our postgraduate degree courses.
This course is taught in our multi-million pound John Dawson Sciences Complex, which features a brand new CPD suite for training health and pharmaceutical professionals, multi-disciplinary science labs, and new facilities for proteomics, drug discovery, pharmacy, and health sciences. You can be assured of a quality experience in contemporary facilities.
The contact time for this course is five full days over four months. You will be offered the choice of studying at Level 6 or Level 7 depending on your experience. When you complete the course you will receive a Certificate to show that you have gained 20 credits at your chosen level. You may be able to transfer these credits to a diploma or degree course.
The course is delivered by our Clinical Sciences lecturers and a specialist in contraceptive and sexual health.
It's taught across five full days over a four-month period at the University. Each day uses a variety of teaching and learning methods including interactive workshops and will focus on a specific topic that you can then consolidate in clinical practice.
Assessment will be a portfolio of practice outcomes and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) utilising simulated patients in a variety of contraception and sexual health-based consultations.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
We usually require applicants to be healthcare professionals. You should be working in a clinical setting where you're involved in delivering contraceptive services. Previous study at Level 6 or 7 is advantageous but not a requirement.
The fee for this course is £750.
The employer usually meets these costs – we advise you to speak to your workforce development lead before applying.
We also accept self-funded applicants and encourage anyone wishing to explore their options to contact cape@sunderland.ac.uk.
This information was correct at the time of publication.