Basic Family Planning Training
ABCD offers a two-session family planning counselor certification course. In addition, there is a one-session course requirement covering ABCD and Title X requirements for family planning service staff at ABCD subrecipient sites.
Description: This course is a comprehensive introduction to family planning counseling, consisting of self-paced eLearning modules and two live Zoom sessions. Topics to be explored include principles of quality family planning counseling, reproductive anatomy, sexual reproductive health justice, contraception, STIs and HIV, pregnancy options, working with adolescents, and more!
TOPICS
Principles for Providing Quality Family Planning Counseling and Education; Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology; Contraceptive Methods and Emergency Contraception; Pregnancy Options Information; STD/HIV Information and Prevention; Preconception Health; Sexual Health Issues; Counseling Adolescents and Sexual Coercion and Abuse; and Family Involvement.
A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the course, which includes attendance at both live sessions, completion of elearning homework, and passing an exam. Certification of family planning counselors at ABCD Family Planning subrecipient sites includes observation of family planning counseling sessions.
Target Audience: Open to all who would like to explore the fundamentals of family planning. This course is a requirement for all family planning counselors working with the ABCD Family Planning Partnership.
Date: March 17, 2026 and March 24, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Virtual over Zoom, eLearning platform
You must attend both live sessions and complete all eLearning modules for certification.
Cost: $300 for non-ABCD sites, Free for ABCD sites
To register, please complete by March 6, 2025.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Nn2VXZVXyjAZQiR59
For questions questions or concerns contact Ellisa Dockstader at ellisa.dockstader@bostonabcd.org