Training Courses

Sláinte Pobal has been developing and implementing training programmes for people in their local communities since 1989.

Currently Sláinte Pobal offers a FETAC Level 5 module in Promoting Positive Lifestyles. This is based on its one year part-time training course, Taking Control of Your Life, which has been run since 1989 in many centres in the greater Dublin and Wicklow area.

Those who have successfully completed the course are certified to run similar courses. This provides the community with a valuable resource, i.e local people who can in turn offer 6-12 week courses in a holistic approach to health.

Sláinte Pobal also provides many shorter courses for a wide variety of organisations, and designs specific programmes for particular groups' needs.

FETAC Module, Promoting Positive Lifestyles

This is a FETAC Level 5 programme designed to raise awareness and develop skills in the following areas:

• stress management
• relaxation
• nutrition
• exercise
• introductory Shiatsu
• introductory Aromatherapy
• how the body works
• group work and facilitation skills

It consists of:

• 36 three hour sessions
• 2 residential weekends
• practical projects
• practical home study
• ongoing evaluation
• written and oral questions

A high level of commitment is necessary to complete the module and gain accreditation