“All the content was very informative and the hands-on methods used were excellent.”
Training course participant

In a survey of sexual attitudes and lifestyles in Great Britain, 10.8 per cent of men and 12.6 per cent of women aged 16–44 reported having a sexually transmitted infection at some time. In 2008, there were 399,738 new sexually transmitted infection diagnoses at genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics in the UK, an increase of 53 per cent on 1999.

This one-day introductory course is designed for those with little or no knowledge of sexually transmitted infections. It is suitable for those working with adults and young people in any setting, including education, health, youth work and social care, who wish to work more effectively with their client group in raising awareness of sexually transmitted infections.

Aim

To enable workers to promote positive sexual health through increased knowledge of sexually transmitted infections, prevention and available support.

Learning outcomes

• Gain a basic knowledge of common sexually transmitted infections – their signs, symptoms, transmission and treatment.
• Understand the relevance of sexually transmitted infections within sexual health promotion work.
• Identify barriers to service access.
• Consider strategies to prevent occurrances of sexually transmitted infections.
• Discuss attitudes towards sexually transmitted infections.

Number of days

One

This course is available as open training or on request

Open training

Date: 23 November 2010
Location: London
Cost: £120

How to book: Fill in a training booking form or contact Helen Shipley Tel: 0845 122 8661, Email: helens@fpa.org.uk 

On request

This course can be delivered specifically to you at a date and venue to suit you.
Cost: £800 (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