Sexuality of the elderly (5cr)
Code
General information
- Enrollment
- 17.03.2025 - 08.01.2026
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 12.01.2026 - 31.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Online learning
- Unit
- School of Health and Social Studies
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Midwifery
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Sexuality of the elderly SZ00CM35-3002. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Objective
The purpose of the course:
In this course you will learn how to promote the sexual health of older people. In the course you will also increase your awareness of the sexual rights of older people, safety, the meanings of age in the field of sexuality, and respect for the diversity of sexuality.
Learning outcomes of the course::
-You understand the importance of sexuality and sexual health and its promotion from the perspective of the well-being of the elderly.
- You know sexual rights and ethics and know how to promote them
- You know the importance of aging to sexuality and the goals of promoting the sexual health of the elderly and know how to promote the sexual health of the elderly in working life.
- You understand the diversity of the sexuality and gender of the elderly
Content
Come and strengthen your skills in promoting the sexual health of older people. The course will give you information and understanding of how you can support the sexual well-being and safety of older people. You will also get to know the sexual rights of older people and reflect on your own values and attitudes. In this Study Course, you will familiarize yourself with the following themes:
- Examining your own values and attitudes towards the sexuality of the elderly
- The sexual rights and ethics of the elderly
- Sexual health of the elderly and diversity of sexuality and gender
- Sexual safety of the elderly
- Challenges to sexuality brought by aging
- Promoting the sexual well-being of the elderly
- Skills for promoting the sexual health of the elderly
Location and time
E-learning in the spring semester 2026
Materials
Brusila P., Kero K., Piha J. & Räsänen M. (Toim.) Seksuaalilääketiede. Duodecim.
Teaching methods
E-learning: independent studying of the material, assignments, online discussions and tests, group assignments
Student workload
135h: 90h independent studying, 45h online discussions and group assignment
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
- You understand the effects of aging on sexuality.
- You know the goals of promoting the sexual health of the elderly and know how to promote the sexual health of the elderly in working life.
- You can justify the sexuality of the elderly and its diversity, as well as the importance of sexual health and its promotion for the well-being of the elderly.
- You demonstrate that you understand the ethical foundations of promoting sexual health. You are able to reflect both your own values and attitudes related to the sexuality of the elderly and those displayed in society, as well as their effects on the realization of sexual rights.
- You can give examples of promoting the sexual health of the elderly in working life.