Certified Transgender Affirmative Sex Educator
IBOSP Transgender Affirmative Sex Educators train about a range of topics, including but not limited to sexual health; sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology; family planning, contraception, and pregnancy/childbirth; sexually transmitted infections; gender identity and roles; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues; sexual function and dysfunction; sexual pleasure; sexual variation; sexuality and disability; sexuality and chronic illness; sexual development across the lifespan; sexual abuse, assault, and coercion; and sexuality across cultures IBOSP Certified Transgender Affirmative Sex Educators have specific, comprehensive training in transgender populations within the scope of human sexuality.
Who seeks Transgender Affirmative Sex Educator Certification?
Transgender Affirmative Sex Educator applicants teach in the classroom at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. They may also provide education for groups of children, adolescents, or adults, training for professionals, and outreach and education in community-based, healthcare, corporate, and faith-based settings. Sexuality educators also may design and conduct workshops, courses, and seminars; contribute to the sexuality education literature; develop curriculum; plan and administer programs; deliver lectures; and provide one-on-one client education sessions. Services consist of assessment, psychoeducation, physiological considerations, and modalities specific to transgender populations.
Why Apply for the Transgender Affirmative Sex Educator Certification?
Certification as a Transgender Affirmative Sex Educator provides assurance to the public that you have obtained advance training in the field and have the endorsement of an international certifying body, and allows clinicians to feel comfortable working with emerging methodologies specific to transgender and gender-diverse clients and sex therapy practices. Certification also helps you stand out to potential employers and maximize earning potential.
What are the basic eligibility requirements?
- A current IBOSP membership in good standing
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the educational field
- Thirty-five (35) hours of transgender sex education training in transgender frameworks including foundations, principles of affirmative care, role of educator, gender embodiment and advocacy.
- Have two satisfactory colleague references
- Adherence to the IBOSP Code of Ethics.