This four-day introductory level course is for those working directly with young people in any setting who have the opportunity to promote the positive sexual health of young people and support them in their sexual health choices. School nurses, youth workers, primary care staff and voluntary sector staff will particularly benefit from this course.

The course provides a basic introduction to sexual health work with young people providing sexual health information, practising basic skills, and exploring values and attitudes. This course can be taken in conjunction with Delivering sex and relationships education (SRE) with confidence for participants wishing to develop facilitation skills.

Aim

To increase participants' awareness, confidence and skills to work more effectively on issues concerning sexual health.

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of key sexual health issues, including safer sex practices, contraception and sexually transmitted infections.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the law relating to young people and sexual health.
• Critically explore social influences on sexual development.
• Develop a clear awareness of how attitudes and values may affect practice.
• Communicate effectively and with confidence about sexual health and related issues.
• Identify, assess and use relevant resources for sex and relationships education.

Number of days

Four

Accreditation

Staffordshire University (15 credits, level one)

This course is available as open training or on request

Open training

Dates: 25–27 May, 6 July 2010
Location: London
Cost: £350

On request

This course can be delivered specifically to you at a date and venue to suit you.
Cost: £3,500 (maximum 12 participants) plus trainer expenses.

Contact

England, Scotland and Wales

Helen Shipley, Tel: 0845 122 8661, Email: helens@fpa.org.uk

Northern Ireland

Georgie McCormick, Tel: 028 90 316 105, Email: georgiem@fpa.org.uk