Free Public Health Training

Aim:  To give participants an overview of the availability of contraception and sexually transmitted infections so that they may feel more able to discuss these issues with young people.

Objectives: The course provides the factual knowledge required as well as some tools and strategies to present this information to young people.  By the end of the course you will have:

Have revised how conception occurs

Be aware of some of the myths around contraception

Be aware of the different types of contraception available, the way they work and their effectiveness in preventing pregnancies

Have explored how to promote effective condoms use and be confident in providing information about condoms in a group setting

Be aware of what emergency contraception is how it works and where it can be found

Be aware of the different types of sexually transmitted infections and how they are transmitted

Have explored effective ways of discussing sexual health and STI's with young people

Know the range of sexual health services available to clients in Croydon and how to access them.

Target Audience:  Any professional workers or agencies working with young people around sexual health and contraception.

Delivered by the Teenage Pregnancy & Sexual Health Outreach Team.

Download an application form and return to email contact below by 19 January 2016