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Sexual health and rightsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AV00DX04

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

After completing this course you
• know the basic concepts concerning the diversity of sexuality and gender
• know the global sexual rights and recognize the factors affecting sexual rights in your own environment
• have the ability to reflect your own values and attitudes to sexuality and sexual rights
• understand what sexual health is and how it is promoted.

Content

This course is 5 credits and it is 100% online.
The course includes three themes: 1. Sexuality, sexual and gender diversity 2. Sexual rights 3. Sexual health.

Further information

This course is aimed at health and social care students and professionals and anyone interested in sexuality, sexual rights and sexual health.

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

09.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

1 - 10

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Tiina Lybeck
Teacher in charge

Tiina Lybeck

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

After completing this course you
• know the basic concepts concerning the diversity of sexuality and gender
• know the global sexual rights and recognize the factors affecting sexual rights in your own environment
• have the ability to reflect your own values and attitudes to sexuality and sexual rights
• understand what sexual health is and how it is promoted.

Content

This course is 5 credits and it is 100% online.
The course includes three themes: 1. Sexuality, sexual and gender diversity 2. Sexual rights 3. Sexual health.

Materials

All study material is linked in Learn platform.

Exam schedules

The course is carried out 100% online and it includes tests and assignments.
You have three months time to finish the course after taking the first test.

Student workload

The course covers 5 ECTS credits, totalling 135 hours of student work. The number of hours is theoretical and varies according to student effort.

Content scheduling

The course includes three themes:

1. Sexuality, sexual and gender diversity
2. Sexual rights
3. Sexual health

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment scale:
Approved/Failed

Further information

This course is aimed at health and social care students and professionals and anyone interested in sexuality, sexual rights and sexual health.

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 06.06.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

1 - 10

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Tiina Lybeck
Teacher in charge

Tiina Lybeck

Groups
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

After completing this course you
• know the basic concepts concerning the diversity of sexuality and gender
• know the global sexual rights and recognize the factors affecting sexual rights in your own environment
• have the ability to reflect your own values and attitudes to sexuality and sexual rights
• understand what sexual health is and how it is promoted.

Content

This course is 5 credits and it is 100% online.
The course includes three themes: 1. Sexuality, sexual and gender diversity 2. Sexual rights 3. Sexual health.

Materials

The study material is linked in Learn-platform.

Exam schedules

The tests and tasks are open during 16.1.-16.12.2023. You have 3 months time to do the course after starting it.

Student workload

5 cr

Content scheduling

Sexuality, sexual and gender diversity 1 cr (test)
Sexual rights 2 cr (presentation and peer evaluation)
Sexual health 2 cr (test)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

On the scale Approved/Fail

Further information

This course is aimed at health and social care students and professionals and anyone interested in sexuality, sexual rights and sexual health.

Timing

07.02.2022 - 08.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing Education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Tiina Lybeck
Teacher in charge

Tiina Lybeck

Objective

After completing this course you
• know the basic concepts concerning the diversity of sexuality and gender
• know the global sexual rights and recognize the factors affecting sexual rights in your own environment
• have the ability to reflect your own values and attitudes to sexuality and sexual rights
• understand what sexual health is and how it is promoted.

Content

This course is 5 credits and it is 100% online.
The course includes three themes: 1. Sexuality, sexual and gender diversity 2. Sexual rights 3. Sexual health.

Further information

This course is aimed at health and social care students and professionals and anyone interested in sexuality, sexual rights and sexual health.

Timing

29.11.2021 - 16.01.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing Education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Tiina Lybeck
Teacher in charge

Tiina Lybeck

Objective

After completing this course you
• know the basic concepts concerning the diversity of sexuality and gender
• know the global sexual rights and recognize the factors affecting sexual rights in your own environment
• have the ability to reflect your own values and attitudes to sexuality and sexual rights
• understand what sexual health is and how it is promoted.

Content

This course is 5 credits and it is 100% online.
The course includes three themes: 1. Sexuality, sexual and gender diversity 2. Sexual rights 3. Sexual health.

Materials

All study material is linked in learning environment.

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hours

Content scheduling

Sexuality, sexual and gender diversity 1 cr:
Learning objectives:
you understand the basic concepts according to sexuality, sexual and gender diversity

Sexual rights 2 cr:
Learning objectives:
you are able to evaluate the level of sexual rights in your country
you understand how legislation affects the realization of sexual rights

Sexual health 2 cr:
Learning objectives:

you know the principles of prevention of the STIs
you know how STIs are passed on and prevented
you know the signs and symptoms of STIs
you know the basics of fertility
you know the main methods of contraception
you understand how the type of sex affects the method of contraception and the prevention of STIs
you know what is female genital mutilation (FGM) and the background of this procedure
you know the types and health risks of FGM
you know the background of non-therapeutic male circumcision (NTMC)
you can evaluate why NTMC is controversial from the perspective of sexual rights

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Tests and peer evaluation.

Assessment scale:
Approved/Failed

Further information

This course is aimed at health and social care students and professionals and anyone interested in sexuality, sexual rights and sexual health.