This course is suitable for nurses, midwives and many other health and social care professionals working across various fields of practice. You should wish to develop your knowledge and skills on foundational elements of sexual health and be able to identify aspects of sexual health relevant to your client care.

The course covers a range of topics, including defining and customising sexual health to one’s own client needs, therapeutic communication on sexual health matters, methods of safer sex and contraception, and sexual infections and HIV, as well as a range of other professional and ethical concerns.

The course was originally approved approved by the Royal College of Nursing and was developed to address national strategy requirements of the Department of Health. This module is delivered by e-learning.

Learning Outcomes

• The course provides a broad foundation in sexual health matters relevant to your client needs. You will develop the ability to apply theory to enhance your practice.

 

Assessment

Reflective Learning Analysis - 50%. 1500 words (+/- 10%). Using a given model, make a reflection on a critical incident analysis or one of the service visits. Critical Essay - 50%. 2500 words. A structured essay, exploring any issue related to sex, sexualities or sexual health related to practice. Pass mark - 40% Students must pass both assignments to pass the module. 

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This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

TBC: Graduate Diploma – Enhanced Clinical Practice (Degree Apprenticeship)