Foundations of Teen Sexual Health Education

Teen sexual health education shapes lifelong health and relationships. Sound parenting rests on understanding the principles of evidence-based education and the role of family conversation. This foundational course provides that base. By the end of this course you will be able to describe the principles of evidence-based teen sexual health education, recognize the role of consent, identify the principles of safer sex including contraception, and understand the role of healthy relationships. What you will learn: - The principles of evidence-based sexual health education - The role of consent and what teens need to understand about it - The principles of contraception at a conceptual level - The principles of STI prevention and testing - The role of healthy relationships and recognizing unhealthy patterns - The role of pediatric and specialty providers in supporting teen sexual health - The signs that warrant additional support including specialty consultation The course uses readings, evidence summaries, case examples, and reflection prompts. Each module ends with applied exercises. The course is informational and does not substitute for pediatric medical care. This course is written for parents of teens. By the end you will have replaced silence or anxious lectures with a structured understanding of what evidence-based education involves.