Public health training

Terrence Higgins Trust Norfolk's training programme provides a wide range of learning opportunities for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge and confidence in addressing sexual health issues. Topics covered include:

• An introduction to STIs: To highlight basic information relating to STIs in the UK
• A timeline of gay rights in the UK: The evolution of LGBT+ rights in the UK and the impact on the LGBT+ community
• An introduction to sexual health promotion and young people: To explore the key information and knowledge relevant to supporting young people with their sexual health
• Chlamydia - Encouraging young people to test: To support participants in promoting chlamydia testing to young people
• Consent, confidentiality and Fraser guidelines: To offer a short introduction to the concepts of consent and confidentiality in relation to working with under 16s when providing sexual health information and support
• C-Card under 16s - How to join up 13-15 year olds: What you need to know and do to join up 13-15 year olds to the scheme
• Getting the hang of the C-Card scheme: To introduce you to the C-Card scheme so you can consider setting your service up
• Learning disabilities and sexual health: A short overview of working with people with learning disabilities around sexual health promotion and education
• Supporting the delivery of RSE (Part 1): To increase confidence in delivering relationships and sex education (RSE) sessions
• Supporting the delivery of RSE (Part 2): To provide key information and messages to support RSE sessions
• Talking consent with young people: A beginners' guide: To be able to have useful conversations with young people about consenting to sexual activity
• The future of HIV in the UK: We will take you through the strategies to end HIV infections and improve the outcomes for people living with HIV in the UK
• PrEP: All you need to know: We will take you through what you need to know about Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Courses take place in Norwich, though for certain organisations the sexual health promotion team may be able to deliver courses to whole teams within their workplaces.

Take a look at the current training programme (opens new window) or contact the sexual health promotion team at Terrence Higgins Trust Norfolk on 01603 226666.