THE TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR IMPROVED HEALTH
 The Training Institute for Improved Health (TIIH) is a program of Planned Parenthood of North Texas, Inc. The purpose of the Institute is to provide a variety of training opportunities for adults who work with adolescents in our community.
The Training Institute, co-sponsored by the Center for Health Training, provides both informational and skills-based training opportunities throughout the year on various topics of interest to professionals in the field of adolescent education. These workshops address a broad range of education needs related to sexuality and human development. We are delighted to draw on both nationally recognized authorities and local experts in their fields.
The Center for Health Training has provided nationally recognized training, technical assistance and other capacity-building support on topics related to sexual health, health care management and community-based services for more than 25 years. CHT provides customized assistance to administrators, managers, directors, clinicians, and patient and community educators who work or volunteer in a variety of health and human service settings.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
We are pleased to present our 2009-2010 calendar of professional workshops from the Training Institute for Improved Health.
If you have additional questions, please contact Jennifer Nguyen at (817) 882-1155, ext. 2221 or email at Training.Info@ppnt.org.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
We apply to a variety of certifying organizations to provide Continuing Education Units, or CEUs, to meet the needs of participants.
Planned Parenthood of North Texas is a National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider and will offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet the NBCC requirements.
The Texas State Board of Social Workers Examiners has approved Planned Parenthood of North Texas (Provider #5243) to provide continuing education activities for social workers.
Application has been made for CEUs from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)-Texas Chapter. NASW credit hours are also applicable to Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT). There is a $10 fee per a person for NASW CEUs.
Nursing contact hours have been applied for through the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Please note: We cannot offer continuing education hours for late arrivals.
DISCOUNTS
We strive to make these professional trainings affordable for youth serving professionals in North Texas. Listed below are some additional discounts for our upcoming workshops.
- Early Registration ends two weeks prior to the event.
- Participants will receive a $5 discount for registering online.
- There is a $10 discount for participants who register themselves for three or more workshops at the same time. To register for three or more workshops, please click here.
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ENGAGING URBAN YOUTH IN HEALTHY SEXUALITY
**Cancelled-Due to low registration numbers. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Facilitator: Ivan Juzang
Thursday, March 11, 2010
9 am - 3:30 pm / Dallas, Texas
What are the latest sexuality trends among urban youth? How are teens and youth defining sex and relationships these days? In this interactive and hands-on workshop, the presenter will share proven methods to effectively engage urban youth in discussions about sex, sexuality, reproductive health, pregnancy prevention and HIV/AIDS. He will explore how to help youth make healthier choices, abstain from sex or improve their sexual and reproductive health decision-making skills, by demonstrating argument/counter-argument dialogue techniques that change attitudes and beliefs. By examining the environmental influences, attitudes and behaviors and unique communication style of sometimes hard-to-reach youth, Juzang will enable attendees to tailor their sexual and reproductive health programs, services and community outreach efforts with cost-effective and culturally-relevant communication strategies that are shareable among youth peer groups, paving the way to an important change in norms.
This workshop is designed for social workers, counselors, educators, nurses, youth workers and other professionals who work with urban youth.
*Continental breakfast and lunch will be included.
Ivan Juzang, M.B.A., is the founder of MEE (Motivational Education Entertainment) Productions Inc., which is committed to using socially responsible entrepreneurship to positively influence the lives of low-income, urban and ethnic audiences. MEE gained national prominence in 1992 with the release of its study, "The MEE Report: Reaching the Hip-Hop Generation," focused on the cultural and communications dynamics of urban teens. Mr. Juzang has produced award-winning videos including In Search of Love: Dating Violence Among Urban Youth, and has shared his unique, motivational insights across the country and around the world.
Mail-in/Faxed Registration: $50 ($40 early)
Online Registration: $45 ($35 early)
**TNA Contact hours will not be offered at this workshop. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH UPDATES:
Morning Session: BIRTH CONTROL UPDATE
Facilitator: Evelyn Ting
Friday, April 16, 2010
9 am - 12 pm / Dallas, Texas
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RSVP now and pay at event
The United States leads most countries in the rate of unplanned teen pregnancies, with about one million teen pregnancies each year. Providing clients with information that will maximize consistent and correct use of whatever method best fits their individual lifestyle can greatly influence contraception effectiveness. A detailed update covering methods of contraception will be provided. A discussion of obstacles to effective contraceptive use and information on educational tools will assist youth professionals in working with their clients about their contraceptive needs.
This workshop is designed for nurses, social workers, counselors, educators and other youth serving professionals who could use this information to meet the needs of adolescents and young adults.
*Continental breakfast will be provided.
Evelyn Ting, RN, BSN, WHCNP-BC, is the Coordinator of Medical Services & Special Projects at Planned Parenthood of North Texas. She has been a Registered Nurse working in various OB-GYN settings for 28 years and a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner for the last 13 years. Her current assignment focuses on Health Informatics and the implementation of electronic medical records and training of clinicians.
Mail-in/Faxed Registration: $35 ($25 early)
Online Registration: $30 ($20 early)
Mail-in/Faxed Registration for Both Sessions: $50 ($40 Early)
Online Registration for BOTH Sessions: $45 ($35 Early)
*Lunch will be provided for attendees who register for BOTH workshops.
Early registration ends Friday, April 10, 2010.
Register and pay here
RSVP now and pay at event
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH UPDATES:
Afternoon Session: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIs) UPDATE
Facilitator: Liz Wolf
Friday, April 16, 2010
12 pm - 4pm / Dallas, Texas
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In the United States, millions of young people each year contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Some infections are curable or can resolve themselves, while others remain with the person throughout their lifetime. Untreated infections in young people can have long-lasting, and potentially debilitating effects. Although there has been an increase in teens' use of condoms, work is needed to help youth with information and skills to lower the risk of infection. This update will cover current information and trends related to STIs affecting youth and young adults.
This workshop is designed for nurses, social workers, counselors, educators and other youth serving professionals who could use this information to meet the needs of adolescents and young adults.
Liz Wolf, RN, WHNP-BC, is a Nurse Practitioner at the Planned Parenthood of North Texas McKinney location. She has been a Registered Nurse for 15 years, with experience in ICU and Trauma Units, specializing with rape and domestic violence victims. After becoming a Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner in 2001, she worked in private practice for 6 years before joining Planned Parenthood of North Texas.
Mail-in/Faxed Registration: $35 ($25 early)
Online Registration: $30 ($20 early)
Mail-in/Faxed Registration for Both Sessions: $50 ($40 Early)
Online Registration for BOTH Sessions: $45 ($35 Early)
*Lunch will be provided for attendees who register for BOTH workshops.
Early registration ends Friday, April 10, 2010.
Register and pay here
RSVP now and pay at event
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For more information, please contact Jennifer Nguyen at 817-882-1155, ext. 2221 or Training.Info@ppnt.org.
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