Aims

This programme aims to increase knowledge and understanding of good practice procedures for contraceptive education and provide information regarding current research into contraception, it further aims to increase knowledge and understanding of current law and policy in terms of confidentiality

Learning Objectives

On completion of the programme participants will be able to :

• Gain an overview of current research into contraception

• Explore issues of legal obligations and confidentiality in relation to young people and sex education
  
• Explore contraceptive education strategies to use with young people
  
• Understand good practice when delivering contraceptive education
  
• Identify national and local services available for further advice, guidance and support
  

This programme is aimed at anyone who works with young people who are or soon will be sexually active providing activities and advice on delivery of contraception education.

It is also suitable for direct delivery to young people themselves when activities are delivered in the third person - 'one step removed' - for the safety and comfort of all participants.

Learning mentors, LAC workers, Youth worker, YOT workers, School nurses, PSHCE teachers etc will benefit from completing this programme. This day provides examples of activities for use with young people around contraception.

All participants completing this Healthwise Training Services programme will receive a certificate of attendance and a comprehensive portfolio of information for future reference in a binder.

To talk about commissioning this programme for your agency please contact us or click here to e-mail your query

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