Full course description
UM System employees: Please note that you do not need to create a new registration account. You will have the option to enroll with your UM System credentials.
Course Overview:
If you are a new school nurse, have never taught puberty education before, or need to do more than turn on an outdated puberty video, we invite you to this training. There are no prerequisites for this free, self-paced training, just the motivation to complete four modules within a four-month timeframe. The total time for completing this training is no more than two (2) hours. Topics include basic puberty facts, classroom climate, answering student questions, handling difficult questions, parent communication and more. For accommodations, contact Laura Meyer, Course Facilitator, at cehp@missouri.edu
Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this learning activity, we anticipate learners successfully completing all modules will gain:
1. Improved knowledge regarding common physical, emotional, social and intellectual changes that occur during puberty
2. Improved confidence to provide quality puberty education to upper elementary students
Topics:
1. Puberty Basics (15 minutes)
2. Teaching Puberty Education (30 minutes)
3. Answering Student Questions (30 minutes)
4. Engaging Families and Schools (30 minutes)
5. Resources (Lesson plans aligned with Missouri standards, activities, general resources)
Instructor(s):
Laura Meyer DHSc, MSN, RN; Clinical Instructor and Nurse Planner, Continuing Education for Health Professions (CEHP)
Length:
Two (2) hours
Department:
Continuing Education for Health Professions
Credit:
2.0 nursing contact hours
Audience:
Missouri school nurses or anyone who has been asked to teach research-based puberty education to upper elementary students.
Accommodations
University of Missouri Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need accommodations in connection with participation in an educational program or you need materials in an alternate format, please notify your instructor as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made.
Cancellations and Refund Requests
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