Sexual Health Promotion (5 cr)
Code: SZ00BB68-3007
General information
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 20.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Midwifery
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Karoliina Mecklin
- Riina Sahlman
Objectives
Purpose
After this course you are able to consider sexuality in human lifecycle
Competences
ethical competence, health promotion competence, client competence in health and social care
Learning outcomes
You understand the significance of sexuality in life, the versatility of sexuality and sexual health as part of the overall wellbeing of individuals and communities .
You can justify your attitudes, values and limits related to your own sexuality and you are able to comment on sexuality-related phenomena on societal, community and individual level.
You understand the meaning of supporting sexual health of individuals.
Content
Dimensions of sexuality
Sexual health and sexual rights
Values, norms, taboos and myths related to sexuality
Sexual development
Sexual versatility
Love, relationship and human reproduction
PLISSIT – model
Sexuality throughout life
Sexual harassment and violence and legislation on sexual crime
Learning materials and recommended literature
WHO. 2016.Action Plan for Sexual and Reproductive Health Towards achieving the 2030. Agenda for Sustainable Development in Europe – leaving no one behind.
World Association of Sexology (WAS). 2014. Declaration of Sexual Rights.
WHO. 2010. Regional Office for Europe and BZgA Standards for Sexuality Education in Europe. A framework for policy makers, educational and health authorities and specialists.
Teaching methods
E-learning: independent studying of the material, online discussions and tests, group assignment
Student workload
Independent studying 71h, group assignment 27h, online discussions and tests 27h,
Further information for students
Avoin AMK 5,
CampusOnline 10,
ExchangeStudent 5
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
You show recognizing the significance of sexuality in life, the versatility of sexuality and sexual health as part of the overall wellbeing of individuals and communities.
You show the ability to reflect attitudes, values and limits related to own sexuality and to comment on sexuality-related phenomena on societal, community and individual level.
You show recognizing the meaning of supporting sexual health of individuals.