Why Certification?
- While increasing competencies, certified SRA instructors will distinguish themselves in their field, increase credibility and demonstrate a professional commitment to enhancing their teaching expertise. Certification promotes excellence in the preparation of professionals as SRA educators. An SRAS certification:
- Provides competency, knowledge and performance- based training;
- Encourages uniform levels of professional expertise in SRA methodology;
- Increases the overall quality of school and community sexual health education;
- Provides seasoned SRA educators with continuing education to assure that they have the most current data and research in the SRA field;
- Offers a quality professional development opportunity for Title V grantees.
- Successful completion earns the SRAS (Sexual Risk Avoid- ance Specialist) designation to signify
professional training. (e.g. Jane Doe, SRAS)
Certification Training Topics Include:
- Defining the SRA approach
- The theoretical and public health basis for SRA
- Content of successful SRA programs
- Building parent-child connectedness
- The importance of research & program evaluation
- Implementing an evidence-based approach
- Sexual health data, research, trends & medical accuracy
- Effective public messaging
- Applying an SRA code of ethics to your program
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