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Sexual Health Promotion (5 cr)

Code: SZ00BB68-3020

General information


Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024

Timing

20.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

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

  • Riina Sahlman

Teacher in charge

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

EduFutura 5 paikkaa
CampusOnline 5 paikkaa
AvoinAMK 5 paikkaa
ExhangeStudent 5 paikkaa

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.