RSE Training
RSE Training for teachers is provided by the SPHE support service www.sphe.ie.
There are a number of sexual health training courses available for youth workers:
National Youth Council of Ireland
The b4udecide.ie/Delay Training and accompanying resources will explore the concept of delaying early sex among young people. Training for youth workers on this resource is offered by the NYCI and to enquire directly with them on 01 4784122 to arrange a course.
Course Fee: Free of Charge
Designed For: Anyone working with young people in a youth work, out-of-school or non-formal education setting.
Numbers: Maximum of 20 participants.
For more information call 01-4784122 or visit www.nycitraining.org.
HSE– South
The HSE South Health Promotion Department run a 10 day Sexual Health Promotion Foundation Programme. This is a comprehensive foundation training programme for professional and voluntary service providers in the HSE South area, who wish to develop their confidence, skills and knowledge in the area of sexual health promotion.
A number of programmes are delivered annually throughout the HSE South in Cork, Kerry and Waterford. The course fee currently being covered by the Health Promotion Department thus there is no participant fee. For application details contact:
Cork Course: Sharon Parkinson (Senior Health Promotion Officer Sexual Health) Telephone: 021 4921641 Email: Sharon.Parkinson( at )hse.ie.
Waterford Course: Moira Germaine (Senior Health Promotion Officer Sexual Health) Telephone: 059 9143630 Email: Moira.Germaine2( at )hse.ie.
Kerry Course: Máire O Leary (Health Promotion Officer Sexual Health) Telephone: 064 6670763 Email: mairem.oleary( at )hse.ie.
HSE – Dublin/North-East
The HSE Dublin North East runs the Teenage Health Initiative - a 12 day training programme, which runs over 2 days for 6 weeks. The course is provided by the Health Service Executive Dublin/North East. For more information contact: Mary Russell, Course-Co-ordinator marya.russell( at )hse.ie.
Dublin AIDS Alliance: Sexual Health & Drug Awareness Training
An eight-week training for trainers programme sponsored by the NICDTF and facilitated by Dublin AIDS Alliance which runs one day per week for eight weeks and is FETAC Level 5 accredited. The primary aim of the programme is to provide youth workers with information and resources to work with young people in relation to sexual health and drug and alcohol use. For more information contact Susan Donlon, Training Co-ordinator, susan.donlon( at )dublinaidsalliance.ie, or visit www.dublinaidsalliance.ie.
Dublin Aids Alliance: Safer Sex Negotiation Skills Training
A seven-day training for trainers programme sponsored by the NICDTF and facilitated by Dublin AIDS Alliance which runs one day per week for seven weeks and is FETAC Level 5 accredited. The primary aim of the programme is to provide youth workers with information and resources to work with young people in relation to sexual health and safer sex negotiation skills. For more information contact Susan Donlon, Training Co-ordinator, susan.donlon( at )dublinaidsalliance.ie, or visit www.dublinaidsalliance.ie.
HSE - Dublin Mid-Leinster
The Health Promotion Service run a 2-day multidisciplinary training programme “ All in a Nut Shell Sexual Health Matters” the programme devised from local training needs, is tailored to suit staff who are involved in personal development work with clients, and to those, who may be required to give advice or deliver inputs on relationships and sexual health. The two-day course is free to all participants.
Dates 2012
Spring: Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th May 2012, Athlone , Co Westmeath
Autumn: Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th October 2012, Portlaoise, Co Laois
Further details
Co. Longford/Westmeath courses Fiona Gallagher 043 33 44088 fiona.gallagher@hse.ie
Co. Laois/Offaly courses Margaret Whittaker 057 93 57804 margaret.whittaker@hse.ie
HSE South: Squashy Couch Adolescent Sexual Health Programme, Training for Trainers
This training is delivered over 3 consecutive days and is specific to adolescents. It includes a 6 week sexual health programme for adolescents, which has been designed for young people based on their stated needs. The course is provided by the Squashy Couch Adolescent Health and Information Project jointly funded by the HSE South and the Crisis Pregnancy Agency. For further information contact Susan O’Neill on 051 859002 or susan.oneill( at )hse.ie.
Sexual Health Centre Training
The Sexual Health Centre in Cork provides a two day training programme for youth workers on sexual health and drugs. The content and duration of the course can be adapted to the needs of participants. For more information contact Phil Corcoran at philcorcoran@sexualhealthcentre.com or 021 4275837
AIDS Care Education & Training Ireland
ACET (AIDS Care Education & Training) Ireland offers sexual health training to youth workers across Ireland. ACET’s specific area of expertise is in working with faith based organisations (FBO) in developing sexual health policy and practice. There is a fee for this training. For further details contact ACET’s Education Director Richard Carson at richard.c@acet.ie or 01-8787700 or visit www.acet.ie
IFPA Sexual Health Training
The IFPA offers a sexual health training programme that covers the basics of reproductive and sexual health. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to know more about sexual health or service providers such as teachers, carers, youth workers and HSE staff. The session can be tailored to the needs of the participant group.
The next Sexual Health Training Course takes place every 6 months. Venue: IFPA Head Office, Pearse Street. Dublin 2. Course Content: Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights; Contraception; STIs; HIV/AIDS; Crisis pregnancy; Legislation and consent Issues for people with intellectual disabilities and minors
Please contact Anita Ghafoor-Butt, IFPA's Training and Education Coordinator. T: 01 607 4456 E: anita@ifpa.ie or visit www.ifpa.ie
