HSE South Foundation Programme in Sexual Health Promotion
A comprehensive foundation training programme for health, education, youth and community service providers who wish to develop their confidence, skills and knowledge in the area of sexual health promotion. (recently evaluated by the School of Nursing and Midwifery Trinity College, Dublin, see: www.lenus.ie/hse/handle/10147/313441)
Please note: This course is primarily targetted at people working in HSE South but others are welcome to enquire.
What past participants had to say (100% of past participants would recommend the course to colleagues):
- well researched and delivered very creatively’
- a lovely experience’
- cutting edge, well designed, focussed’
- should be compulsory!’
- safe, respectful environment’
- good mix of knowledge and skills’
- ‘humorous experiences and fun activities’
Programme Aim
To enhance participants’ capacity to incorporate sexual health promotion into their work through the development of their comfort levels, confidence, knowledge and skills in relation to sexual health
Content
This program will look at sexual health promotion holistically throughout the human life-stages. It will be covered under the following headings.
- Sexual Health Promotion in the Irish Context
- Sexual Health A Life-stages Approach
- Physical Sexual Health (e.g, Contraception, STIs. Sexual function/dysfunction))
- Self Esteem & Sexual Health
- Sexuality and Diversity
- Law, Power and Sexual Health
- Working Safely around Sexual Health
- Facilitating Workshops in Sexual Health
Target Group
Target participants are those working in the health, education, youth and community sectors, whose work currently or potentially involves aspects of sexual health promotion. Some previous experience of facilitation and /or one to one skills is desirable as this is not general skills training. If you require such training , see the general Health Promotion Training Calendar for courses in Facilitation Skills and Skills for Health
Methodology
The course is participatory and experiential in approach. It requires participants to have an openness to personal development as they explore knowledge, attitudes and values in relation to sexual health, through individual, paired and group work.
Location and Dates (10 days inclusive):
Spring:
Portlaw, Co. Waterford – course currently filled but application for late places welcome
3rd & 4th Feb, 24th & 25th Feb, 24thth & 25thth March, 14th & 15th April, 6th & 7th May
Kerry: Venue and dates to be confirmed for Spring 2016.
Autumn:
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary: 8th & 9th Sept, 6th & 7th Oct, 3rd & 4th Nov, 24th & 25th Nov, 15th & 16th Dec.
Cork: Venue and dates to be confirmed for Autumn 2015.
We will take applications from outside the HSE South region but will prioritise those working in the region.
Benefit to the Participants’ Organisations:
The course fee is currently covered by HSE South.
- Participants have the opportunity to improve their knowledge, skills and confidence in relation to sexual health work.
- Some of the materials and methodologies may be adapted for use with client groups.
- Support will be available to assist participants in the implementation of Sexual Health Promotion within their own organisation on completion of training.
- A sexual health resource library is available to participants to support their work
Certification
This course is certified by the HSE South Health Promotion & Improvement and endorsed by:
- An Bord Altranais Category 1(60 CPD):
- Irish Association Social Workers 20 CPD
- Irish Association Counselling and Psychotherapy 70 CPD
Commitment
- Participants are required to attend all ten days.
- Participants are expected to complete a learning journal throughout the program and to co-facilitate a sample workshop towards the end of the course.
Application Process
The application process is a 2 step process:
- Step 1: Application Form www.healthpromotion/trainnig.ie
- Step 2: Telephone interview
For further information/application form contact:
South East (Waterford): Moira Germaine, Senior Health Promotion Officer, Tel:059 9143630, E-mail: Moira.Germaine2@hse.ie
South (Kerry): To book a place (i) fill out our online form or (ii) post your completed application form to Jacintha Barry, Health Promotion & Improvement, Health and Wellbeing Division, HSE South, Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, Western Road, Cork. For queries, call Jacintha on 021-4921641 or email Jacintha at hpd.south@hse.ie
If you experience any difficulty with the application process please contact the Health Promotion & Improvement Cork office on 021-4921641 and ask to speak with a member of the Sexual Health Promotion team.
