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Become a Certified Sexual Health Professional

The Sexual Health School

Become a Certified Sexual Health Professional

Are You Ready to Make Your Dreams of
Becoming Certified in Sexual Health a Reality?

Do you want to learn about various aspects of human sexuality?
Are you ready to expand your skill set?
Do you want to provide sexual health related counseling?
Are you interested in providing reliable information on sexual health?
Do you want to increase your competency on sexually related topics?
Are you ready to develop a niche market and expand your reach?
Do you want to train with other professionals in sexual health education, counseling, and therapy?

If you have been dreaming of studying human sexuality,
and getting certified in sexual health, right now is the perfect time to start.

Yes, I want to be certified!

What is The Sexual Health School’s Certificate in Sexual Health Program?

The Certificate in Sexual Health Program is a 10-month training program that teaches core knowledge areas and specialized tools to health care professionals passionate about sexual health who want more skills and more strategies.

Whether you’re an early career professional or a seasoned therapist, The Sexual Health School will invite you to go beyond your expectations. The Certificate in Sexual Health Program is designed to transform your learning into a pleasurable and practical experience, in a warm, and friendly online environment.

How Will the Certificate in Sexual Health Program Benefit Me?

Sexual health is paramount to our well-being. When sexual challenges arise, it can feel significantly embarrassing to ask for help. However, through learning about various aspects of human sexuality, you will gain the skills necessary to learn more about yourself, your biases, thus be better equipped to work with diverse populations. Plus, in modern society, the demand for skilled and Certified Sex Therapists, Counselors and Educators is high but specialists in sexual health remains low in many regions, particuarly Latinx or BIPOC providers.

You will have the opportunity to earn 150 AASECT CEUs from the comfort of your home.

How Does the Certificate in Sexual Health Program Work?

Courses are offered Fridays and Saturdays, once a month, for 10 months to provide you ample time to learn and connect with others.

The Certificate in Sexual Health Program includes a Private Facebook Group where you can meet other students, ask questions, and discuss common areas of interest.

How Do I Know The Program is the Right Fit for me?

If you want to learn how to provide sex positive health care services, help your clients more, learn effective strategies, become more confident, and immerse yourself in a nurturing learning environment, The Sexual Health School is for you.

If you are a hustler, like to make things happen, or are already established, but seeking something new, The Sexual Health School will teach you tools to exceed your playing field.

Let’s do this!

What are the dates of Certificate in Sexual Health Program?

March 19-20, 2021, 8am-4:30pm (HST)
April 16-17, 2021, 8am-4:30pm (HST)
May 14-15, 2021, 8am-4:30pm (HST)
June 18-19, 2021, 8am-4:30pm (HST)
July 16-17, 2022, 8am-4:30pm (HST)
August 20-21, 2021, 8am-4:30pm (HST)
September 17-18, 2021, 8am-4:30pm (HST)
October 15-16, 2021, 8am-4:30pm (HST)
November 19-20, 2021, 8am-4:30pm (HST)
December 10-11, 2021, 8am-4:30pm (HST)

Preview Schedule

Is the Program Approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) to Provide CEUs?

Yes, Dr. Janet Brito is an American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) approved individual provider. Our program meets AASECT requirements and is approved to offer CEU credits, which you can apply toward your AASECT certification. If you are seeking to renew your AASECT certification, you may also apply for our CEU credits. Provider #19-241-J.

Does Completion of this Program Guarantee that I Will Obtain AASECT Certification?

Upon completing the program, you will be eligible to apply for AASECT certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification, as there are multiple variables that impact you becoming certified, but you will gain knowledge and skills in multiple areas of sexual health. For detailed information on how to become AASECT certified, visit aasect.org or contact info@assect.org.

Who Can Take These Courses?

Pre-licensed individuals working toward their licensing hours
Health care professionals who are licensed therapists, educators, or counselors pursuing AASECT certification
Health care professionals (i.e nurses, physician assistants, medical doctors, and nurse practitioners) who are not ready to start the certification process but are curious to learn more about sexual health
BIPOC are encouraged to apply

What is Required to Apply for AASECT Certification?

A minimum of 150 AASECT CEUs, comprised of 90 hours of Core Knowledge Sexual Health Education (75 of 90 hours may be earned through eLearning), 60 hours of Sex Therapy or Sexuality Counseling Skills Training (30 of 60 hours may be earned through eLearning)
300 hours of AASECT supervised clinical practice with clients who present with sexual concerns,
50 hours of direct supervision of the 300 hours of sex therapy casework
- AASECT requires that you are under supervision for a minimum of 18 months prior to submitting your application,
- Dr. Brito is an AASECT Supervisor and may be able to provide individual supervision.

Sexual Attitude Reassessments (SAR) (The Sexual Health School does not offer the SAR at this time).

Who Will Be My Instructor?

Dr. Janet Brito is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor who also has a license in clinical psychology and social work. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship from the University of Minnesota Medical School, one of only a few university programs in the world dedicated to sexuality training. She is the founder of the Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, a specialty sexual health group practice in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Brito has been featured in many outlets, including Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, Playboy, Women’s Health Magazine, Bustle, Healthline, & Cosmopolitan.

As a Latinx sex therapist, she understands first-hand the emotional damage of not having a safe space to openly discuss sexual health topics and the shame that developed in her life. Her mission is to create less shame and more freedom. Her goal with this program is to create a safe community, to support and celebrate you, as you embark on a journey on transforming your sexual health and those of others.

How Will We Meet?

The Certificate in Sexual Health Program will be held via live synchronous distance learning. Courses will also be recorded, in the case, you would like to review the course again.

Per AASECT, 90 hours in the Core Knowledge Areas are required, and 75 hours may be earned through eLearning.

Of the 60 hours of specialty training in sex therapy, 30 hours may be earned through eLearning.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 precautions, the AASECT board approved online, synchronous streaming learning to count as live class attendance through December 31, 2021.

What is the Cost?

In Full Today

15% Discount | $749.25 Savings
$4995.00 Full Price

OR

Monthly Payments

Pay off in10 Months | $574.43/month
$5744.25 Final

Do You Offer Scholarships?

Yes, $500 scholarships are offered for Latinx students.

To apply, email a video to thesexualhealthschool@gmail.com telling us about you and your goals, why are you interested in obtaining certification in sexual health, as well as how this scholarship will assist you.