Family Planning Counseling
Arcata, CA
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, April 12, 2010
In This Training
Designed for staff new to family planning, or for those needing a refresher, this training will enable staff to provide basic family planning counseling.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- describe Title X guidelines regarding confidentiality and informed consent;
- assist clients to choose a contraceptive method;
- counsel client about strategies for STI prevention;
- demonstrate counseling skills needed to provide basic family planning counseling.
Who Should Attend
Medical assistants, counselors, educators and nurses new to family planning.
Trainers
Marsha Gelt, MPH is an experienced counselor and trainer and has provided training in family planning for over 26 years. She is dedicated to enhancing counselors’ confidence and skill in providing client-centered education and counseling.
Amanda Newstetter, MSW is a Project Director at the Center for Health Training in Oakland, CA. She has worked in the field of HIV since 1984 and coordinated HIV counseling and testing services for Planned Parenthood for 7 years. For the last 15 years, she has conducted counseling training related to sexual and reproductive health throughout the western region.
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: $25;
- Private/Other funding: $45.
- CE units are an additional $30.
A $10 late fee will be assessed for each registration received after the deadline of March 22, 2010. Fees can be refunded if cancellation is received 5 working days prior to the session.
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 6.6 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 40KB)
Deadline
Registrations must be received by March 22, 2010.
Online Registration
Click on the link 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.