Sexual Health for Youth Workers

• Module for Continuing Professional Development

• 30 Credits at level 5 or 6

This seven day module will help you develop your knowledge and understanding of the core competencies in Sexual Health for Youth Workers. The National Youth Association and fpa have developed these competencies which cover all the skills, information and values base youth workers need to be able to run safe, informed and practical group work sessions with young people.This module provides a basic introduction to sexual health work with young people providing sexual health information, practising basic skills and exploring values and attitudes. It is for any health and social care professional who wishes to gain credits for their professional development in working with young people on issues to do with sexual health.

The 7 days are divided up into 3 modules and 1 assessment day.
Module 1 focuses on the self and explores sexuality, values and attitudes, sexual development and personal boundaries.
Module 2 covers theory and includes sex and the law, learning styles, group development, contraception and sexually acquired infections.
Module 3 focuses on practice and explores workshop facilitation including the planning, delivery and evaluation of sessions.
The assessment day provides opportunities for participants to come back and present findings of their work.

You may wish to study other modules within our portfolio

Our wide range of undergraduate modules available in our Lifelong Learning brochure available from Faculty of Health offices or online here

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