Managing Director, Contraception Education
Stockport, United Kingdom
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- Provider of Sexual Health Education Materials at Education UK Island's Sexual Health SIM in Second Life http://sl-sexualhealth.org.uk/
- Partner at Glossop Business Network
- Honorary Fellowship at University of Manchester
- Entrepreneur at Academic Enterprise,University of Salford
- Owner at Contraception Education
- Sexuality and Sex Education Consultant at Private Contractor
- Senior Lecturer at University of Salford
- Past
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- Nurse Teacher at West Pennine College of Health Studies
- Education
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- University of Salford
- Holly Bank , Huddersfield Polytechnic
- Tameside General Hospital
- Manchester Polytechnic
- University of Manchester
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Barbara Hastings-Asatourian’s Summary
Barbara qualified in nursing midwifery and health visiting before entering higher education as a Senior Lecturer in Public Health.
She now develops and authors unique sex education materials and resources such as Contraception the Board Game, Contraception the Computer Game and Safer Sex:An Interactive Learning Resource on Video and DVD.
Her aim? To have an impact on sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies amongst teenagers worldwide, and promote assertiveness and negotiation skills for relationships.
Barbara Hastings-Asatourian’s Specialties:
Writing for publication in health topics. Links to several publications available on http://www.contraceptioneducation.co.uk/profile.htm
Barbara Hastings-Asatourian’s Experience
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Provider of Sexual Health Education Materials
Education UK Island's Sexual Health SIM in Second Life http://sl-sexualhealth.org.uk/
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
2007 — Present (1 year)
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Partner
Glossop Business Network
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Events Services industry)
June 2006 — Present (2 years 4 months)
Glossop Business Network is a partenrship launched in 2006 by Barbara Hastings-Asatourian and Kathy Ford, who through setting up their own businesses realised the value of networking. Glossop Business Network helps businesses to meet together in a relaxed environment to exchange information, hand out promotional materials and learn more about each others' services.
At our meetings businesses network informally and present their business. Outside speakers inform and advise us of important issues and the work of local community groups.
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Honorary Fellowship
University of Manchester
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Research industry)
2003 — Present (5 years)
I was part of the pioneering team which put together the Masters in Population Health Evidence (MPHe) in 2003-2004. I was awarded this honorary post for my contribution in the Health Promotion and Sexual Health Modules. Honorary positions run for 3 years at a time, and I am now in my second term of office.
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Entrepreneur
Academic Enterprise,University of Salford
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
2001 — Present (7 years)
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Owner
Contraception Education
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
April 2001 — Present (7 years 6 months)
Developing, producing and supplying unique sex education materials such as Contraception the Board Game, Contraception the Computer Game and Safer Sex An Interactive Learning Resource on DVD and Video, Safer Sex Demonstration Kits and Condom Demonstrators.
We also operate a training arm of the company training teachers and youtrh workers, and providing sex education masterclasses and conferences. -
Sexuality and Sex Education Consultant
Private Contractor
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
2001 — Present (7 years)
This part of my role involves working with many health and education professionals and voluntary groups who have connections in secondary schools and youth groups. I help develop excellent sex education programmes and resources, and make recommendationas about their implementation. I have most recently worked with the ASDAN groups in Glossopdale Community College and with PSHE at New Mills Enterprise College.
In the last 12 months I have been commissioned by PCT's countrywide to deliver updates in sexual health contraception.
Internationally I speak at conferences and consultation groups to advise about HIV and AIDS education and preventing teenage pregnancy. In 2007 I have spoken at sexual health conferences in Thailand, Mexico, London and Stafford. -
Senior Lecturer
University of Salford
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 1996 — Present (12 years 1 month)
Within the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Care
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Nurse Teacher
West Pennine College of Health Studies
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)
June 1992 — September 1996 (4 years 4 months)
This College of Nursing was part of the NHS, it then merged with Bolton and Salford College before becoming the School of Nursing in the University of Salford in 1996
Barbara Hastings-Asatourian’s Education
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University of Salford
Master of Science, Sociology, April 1993 — April 1996
My Dissertation, "Single White Female" looked at racism and sexism in nurse recruitment nationally and studied one of 32 colleges of nursing. This was published by the Race Relations Research Unit in 2000 as "Gatekeeping Inequity"
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Holly Bank , Huddersfield Polytechnic
Certificate in Education (FE), Health Education, August 1989 — June 1991
First prototype of Contraception the Board Game was developed here as an assignment
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Tameside General Hospital
RM, Midwifery, July 1979 — June 1980
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Manchester Polytechnic
FWT Cert, Health Visiting Field Work Teaching, September 1977 — June 1978
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University of Manchester
Bachelor of Nursing, Nursing, Health Visiting, October 1971 — July 1975
Additional Information
Barbara Hastings-Asatourian’s Websites:
Barbara Hastings-Asatourian’s Interests:
Exercise teaching, Pilates, Hatha Yoga, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation, health and fitness, writing and presenting, Women's Aid, Siamcare in Thailand, Thandeka Designs in Lwandle South Africa, Kisep in Kibera in Kenya, Prince's Trust Business Mentoring,
Barbara Hastings-Asatourian’s Honors:
B.Nurs 1975
Cert Ed 1991,
MSc Sociology 1996,
Finalist in British Female Inventor of the Year April 2003 and 2007
Finalist in North West Entrepreneur of the Year July 2003,
Finalist in Salford Export Excellence Awards 2002, 2003 and 2004
Finalist in DTI ECommerce Awards October 2005
Winner of Exceptional Exporter Award 2006 (UKTI, Salford City Council)
Winner of Special Recognition Award (BFIIN) London April 2007
Winner of Special Recognition Award (EUWIIN) Berlin June 2007
Ambassador for Womens Enterprise DTI June 2007
