Education & Training

IFPA Medical Training

The IFPA has been offering family planning training for medical professionals since 1977. Our Certificate in Contraception for Nurses and Midwives is approved by An Bord Altranais. The two day programme includes 1.5 days of theoretical training and a half day of practical training. The next programme takes place in April 2015. More.

IFPA Education Programmes

The IFPA Education and Training Department offers a range of training and education programmes on reproductive and sexual health. Courses include basic sex education programmes for teens, a general sexual health training for teachers, carers, youth workers and HSE staff, a programme for young people with extra support needs, and a course designed to help parents talk their children about sex and relationships. More.

IFPA Education and Training Resources

The IFPA has a comprehensive range of education and training resources including multilingual sexual health leaflets, comic-style sex education booklets for young people, Sexuality Education Teaching Kits, and manuals for parents, carers and teachers about relationships and sexuality education for people with an intellectual or learning disability. More.

FETAC Accreditation

The IFPA Education and Training Department has been an accredited FETAC provider since 2010.