Sexual Health and Wellbeing Across The Lifespan - Faculty of ...
Sexual Health and Wellbeing Across The Lifespan - Faculty of ...
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<strong>Sexual</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wellbeing</strong> <strong>Across</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Lifespan</strong>This module will enable you to develop a broad overview <strong>of</strong> thecomplexities <strong>of</strong> sexuality <strong>and</strong> sexual health. You will be able todemonstrate an in-depth underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> the cultural context <strong>of</strong>sex <strong>and</strong> sexuality <strong>and</strong> critically appraise current <strong>and</strong> pastinternational <strong>and</strong> national policy. Throughout the module you willbe able to reflect on your own attitudes, values <strong>and</strong> beliefs inrelation to sexuality <strong>and</strong> how these may impact on your clinicalpractice.Who is this module suitable for?This module is for health <strong>and</strong> social care practitioners workingwith young people <strong>and</strong> women.Module content• Concepts, definitions <strong>and</strong> historical overview <strong>of</strong> sex, sexuality<strong>and</strong> sexual health• Confidentiality-constraints <strong>and</strong> benefits• Feminism• Gender• Impact <strong>of</strong> reproductive technology• Male sexual health• Multi-disciplinary roles <strong>and</strong> approaches, including voluntarybodies• Psychosexual issues relating to sexual health – national <strong>and</strong>international perspectives• Sex <strong>and</strong> relationship education in schools• <strong>Sexual</strong> abuse• <strong>Sexual</strong> health needs <strong>of</strong> people who are HIV + or have a sexuallytransmitted infection (STI)• <strong>Sexual</strong>ity <strong>and</strong> politics• <strong>Sexual</strong>ly transmitted infections (including HIV)• Socio-cultural influences <strong>and</strong> policAssessmentIndividual presentation (20%); 2000 word essay (80%)Entry requirementsAn honours degree <strong>and</strong> a relevant pr<strong>of</strong>essional qualification,plus a minimum <strong>of</strong> two years experience in health <strong>and</strong> social care.For those who do not hold a first degree, evidence <strong>of</strong> appropriateother study <strong>and</strong>/or experience will be considered.Dates14 <strong>and</strong> 28 January, 11 <strong>and</strong> 25 February, 11 March, 2011 (all day).LocationSt George’s, University <strong>of</strong> London, Tooting Campus.Further informationDr Alison TwycrossT: + 44 (0)77 8552 5986 or E: a.twycross@sgul.kingston.ac.ukThis 15 credit st<strong>and</strong>alone module can also be taken as part <strong>of</strong> theMSc Maternal <strong>and</strong> Child <strong>Health</strong>: Socio-Cultural Perspectives.Visit the <strong>Faculty</strong> website at:www.healthcare.ac.ukSGUL ref: 00779 / 02036 / 03352 2a
<strong>Sexual</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wellbeing</strong><strong>Across</strong> the <strong>Lifespan</strong>This st<strong>and</strong>alone module formspart <strong>of</strong> the MSc Maternal<strong>and</strong> Child <strong>Health</strong>:Socio-CulturalPerspectives
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