Health Training Institute

Abortion has been an important part of people’s lives throughout history. Yet, stigma surrounding abortion permeates our culture. This course aims to address that stigma, provide medically accurate information regarding abortion procedures, and explore best teaching strategies when discussing abortion with youth.

Date offered: 

• July 17, 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. 

Price: $40 per person

Join us as we explore creative and inclusive ways to teach youth about birth control methods. This course serves as an introduction for participants who are teaching sexuality education for the first time and a refresher for those who need updated statistics and new activities.

Dates offered:

• May 15, 2024, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. 
• August 14, 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.  

Price: $40 per person

This course delves into the centrality of reproductive justice in the larger quest for racial justice. Covering key terms, statistics, and how to get involved in advocating for reproductive justice, this training bolsters participant knowledge on the subject.

Dates offered:

• June 13, 2024, 1 — 2:30 p.m.
• September 18, 2024, 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Price: $40 per person

Answering questions on complex and sensitive topics can feel overwhelming. This course aims to equip participants with best practices to answer difficult questions about sex. We dive into effective teaching strategies that foster a safe and engaging learning environment for youth.

Dates offered:

• July 24, 2024, 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Price: $40 per person

Approximately half of the population in the US have an unplanned pregnancy at some point in their lives.  They are often faced with a reproductive decision.  This course is designed to equip medical providers and health educators with the tools they need to provide non-judgmental and patient-centered options counseling.  We explore frameworks for approaching patients as they make this decision.       

Dates offered:

• May 22, 2024, 1 — 2:30 p.m.

• August 21, 2024, 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Price: $40 per person

This course aims to provide an overview of PPMW’s reproductive health services to facilitate linkage to care. Participants will learn how to make an appointment and what a patient should expect during a visit.

Dates offered:

• July 18, 2024, 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Price: $40 per person

Participants can register using the registration link that corresponds to the training session of interest. The registration fee can be paid using a credit card at the time of registration or by invoice/purchase order. Please submit the purchase order to [email protected]. The training sessions are on a first come, first served basis. A seat will not be reserved until registration by credit card or invoice/purchase order is completed. An email will be sent to you to confirm your registration. If no registration link is provided for a training session, please contact [email protected].

Yes. The Health Training Institute can deliver in-person or virtual training courses for their staff. The minimum number of participants for a workplace training is 10 people. For more information on booking PPMW for your professional training needs, please contact [email protected]. 

Our training courses are listed on our website. If you are interested in a course that you do not see currently listed – such as on a topic we have previously offered or on a new topic related to existing courses – please contact [email protected]. We take into account community interest in selecting topics for future courses. 

Our courses generally cost $40 per person, but the Health Training Institute believes that cost should not be a barrier. If you would like more information regarding our sliding scale, please contact [email protected]. Please include your name and the training session of interest in your email.

All questions about our Health Training Institute can be directed to [email protected].