How to Join our Team

First, register at MyUCF to take Sex, Drugs and Three Credit Hours – HLP2701: Peer Education Training Course. Then, apply!

OR

Contact:
Stephanie Spies
Program Coordinator
sspies@mail.ucf.edu
407-823-3652

HLP 2701: Peer Education Training Course

Need an elective that is fun and interesting?

This course is a three credit elective and is the foundation for Peer Education training. The HLP 2701 course will allow students to examine various theoretical models applicable to peer education. Information on contemporary college health issues such as alcohol and other drugs, sexual assault, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and diversity will be discussed. Students will explore ways to assist their peers with life skills development when dealing with these issues. Instruction will be given on development and implementation of health promotion activities, strategic planning, confidentiality, presentation skills, listening skills, assertion skills and group facilitation skills. Students will then have an opportunity to utilize these skills and knowledge to present valuable information and act as a resource and referral source to other peers on campus.

Sign up now for the Fall and Spring online on MyUCF.

Volunteer positions: REAL Peer Advocates

REAL Peers may also hold volunteer positions within the organization. Volunteer peers serve as Peer Advocates impacting the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and learn. Peer Advocates serve as a resource and referral agent for students they interact with.

Peer Advocate Training:

Peer Advocates complete training where they learn the basics of advocacy, becoming a change agent, leadership and communication skills. Once an advocate completes the one day training, they are eligible to attend certificate training on a variety of topics. Completing certificate training identifies you as a resource for information and referral in a given topic area. The more certificates you hold the more diverse your knowledge will be as a peer advocate.

Certificates offered:
•    TIPS Training for the University
•    Hazing
•    QPR (Suicide Prevention)
•    Sex Under the Influence
•    Sexual Assault
•    Healthy and Disordered Eating
•    Fitness
•    STI Prevention
•    Stress Management
•    Diversity
•    Allies

Benefits of Joining The REAL Project:

There are many benefits to becoming a REAL Peer:
•    Learn up-to-date information on current health issues
•    Become a valuable resource for your friends and others
•    Develop your communication and leadership skills
•    Supplement your classroom experience
•    Advocate for important health issues in the UCF community
•    Build friendships
•    Build your resume