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HCMP: Developing Skills In Contraception And Reproductive Sexual Health Care
Module Provider: |
School of Health and Social Care |
Number of credits: |
40 [20 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
M |
Terms in which taught: |
Spring and Summer |
Module Convenor: |
Mrs
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Burnett |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2006/7 |
Aims:
1. To establish an accepting learning environment, which encourages students to explore, discuss and analyse issues of human sexuality and reproductive sexual health.
2. To facilitate the students' development of self awareness and promote reflective practice within their clinical area.
3. To provide the opportunity for students to increase their knowledge of fertility control and factors that influence client choice.
4. To enable students to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes to practice in a safe and competent manner within the field of sexual health.
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Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the programme practitioners will be able to:-
Demonstrate a critical awareness of, and sensitivity towards sexuality, differing sexualities and sexual behaviours.
Critically analyse and demonstrate sensitivity to the complex belief systems and cultural expectations of the individual.
Using reflective skills, select, justify and critically evaluate appropriate therapeutic communication skills.
Empower patients, through participation, in the planning of their reproductive and sexual health care, whilst critically analysing the complex and unpredictable situations in which they live.
Compare the various methods of fertility control and, using any additional information, analyse the implications for individuals whilst considering ongoing clinical developments.
Demonstrate evidence-based practice by utilising relevant research findings.
Select, justify and evaluate the current national and local provision for sexual health care, and recognise how the practitioner may contribute to public health initiatives.
Demonstrate specific clinical skills and competence in relevant contraception methods.
Critically analyse and evaluate research relevant to screening programmes and health promotion activities.
Critically analyse the implications of political, economic, media and ethical issues in relation to family planning and reproductive sexual health care, and develop the ability to anticipate consequences and make appropriate health care responses.
Evaluate clinical audit and its effectiveness in practice.
Reflect upon their new knowledge and skills in an interactive process which incorporates previous knowledge and experience in order to enhance their personal development and professional practice.
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Additional outcomes:
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Outline content:
Definitions of sexuality and sexual health - diversity, behaviours, socio-cultural context.
Health Promotion.
Communication, Relationships. The influence of the media.
National and local provision of services, Government policies.
Screening programmes.
Pre-menstrual syndrome and menopause.
Pre-conceptual health. Fertility / infertility.
Contraception methods.
Professional, legal and ethical aspects.
Sexually transmitted diseases.
HIV / AIDS.
Sexual abuse.
Sexual dysfunction.
Clinical Audit.
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Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
A range of strategies will be used including the following:-
Seminars Reflective group work
Lectures Role play and simulation
Tutorials Case discussions / critical incidents
Self awareness exercises
An individual student-learning contract will be introduced early in the module.
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Contact hours:
32 days - 20 University based and 12 in clinical practice
78 taught hours in the Spring Term and 42 hours in the Summer Term |
Assessment:
Coursework
One 2500 word essay
Practice Portfolio
Learning Log Book
2 Reflective Accounts, 1st Formative, 2nd Summative
Seminar Presentation
Penalties for late submission of course work will be in accordance with University policy.
Examinations N/A
Requirements for a pass
To qualify for the award, a student must normally
(i) achieve at least 50% in all assessed work
(ii) have completed 10-days of clinical practice and achieved a pass in the portfolio
Reassessment arrangements
resubmission date of failed assignment to be agreed by board of internal examiners
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