Family Planning Basics
Phoenix, AZ
February 17-18, 2010
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Participants must attend both days of the training. Certificates of competence are available upon completion of written and oral exams.
In This Training
The Family Planning Basics course is designed for staff new to family planning, or for those who would like a refresher of the basics. As a result of this training, participants will be able to conduct a basic family planning client-centered counseling session that incorporates:
- The philosophy of family planning counseling
- Federal Title X requirements
- Confidentiality and informed consent
- Reproductive anatomy and physiology
- Sexuality
- Contraceptive methods and decision-making
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Counseling skills
Who Should Attend
Medical assistants, counselors, educators, and nurses new to family planning.
Trainers
Daniela E. Torres has a long history of teaching and training on various sexual and reproductive health topics. She is currently the Director of HIV Programs & Public Policy for the Alameda County Public Health Department and is a training consultant on sexual and reproductive health for various agencies.
Renée Marshall, M.Ed. is a Training Manager for CHT with expertise in sexual health education. She has extensive experience in providing HIV, STI, and pregnancy prevention education within diverse communities.
Confirmation
Confirmations will be sent two weeks prior to the workshop and will include specific location, directions and other details. Participants are responsible for their own meals, travel and lodging. For more information regarding registration, call CHT at 510.835.3700.
Fees
All fees are per person.
- Title X-funded agencies: $100;
- Private/Other funding: $175.
- CE units are an additional $60.
A $10 late fee will be assessed for each registration received after the deadline of January 27, 2010. Fees can be refunded if cancellation is received five working days prior to the season.
Note: Do not hesitate to register now; registration and fees may be sent separately.
Continuing Education
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 02604, for 14.4 contact hours. To receive credit, nurses must attend the entire course and present their license number at the workshop. All other applicants will receive certificates of participation.
Special Needs
Please contact us if you need special access or an ASL interpreter.
Brochure
Click on the link below to download the detailed brochure for this event. The brochure includes a registration form that you can complete and return before the deadline.
Brochure (PDF 421KB)
Deadline
Registrations must be received by January 27, 2010.
Online Registration
Click on "Register for this event" below to register.
During the online registration process you will have the option to pay for registration fees securely on line with a Visa or MasterCard. Just select "payment by credit card" and then after submitting your registration, select "pay now" to process your payment. There is an additional $1.50 processing fee per applicant for this option.
Note: Our online registration system processes each applicant individually, if you would like to register and pay with a credit card for three or more applicants, please contact us at 510/835-3700 to streamline the process.