Assessment in three parts;

A 3500 word assignment (written assessment) on an aspect of Sexual Health (contributes to meeting LO's 1, 2, 3 and 4) weighted at 50%
A presentation demonstrating advance knowledge of the provision of contraception in own area of practice 20 minute duration (contributes to meeting LO's 1, 2, 3 and 4) weighted at 25%
Multiple Choice paper 30 minutes duration (contributes to meeting LO 3) weighted at 25%

all elements need to awarded a pass for successful completion of the module.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Launch assignment (Group Tutorial)
Individual tutorial
Peer Feedback
Practical assessment

This module will focus on enhancing knowledge, critical understanding and analysis of the issues relating to Contraception and Sexual health care in the UK. Throughout the module, discussion will include meeting individual needs regardless of age, race, culture and sexuality. Similarly professional legal and ethical issues will be discussed throughout the module.

Contraception and Sexual Health Services within the UK.
Commonly used Contraceptive methods.
Commonly occurring Sexually Transmitted Infections.

NMC Registration

Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FRSH) (2009) UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use London FRSH
Guillebaud, J., (2009) Contraception Your Questions Answered 5th Edition Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
Renzetti C Curran D Maier S (2011) Women, Men, and Society ¿ 6th Edition Harlow Pearson Education
Zenilman J & Shahmanesh M (2012) Sexually transmitted Infections : Diagnosis, Management and Treatment London Jones & Bartlett Learning

Blackboard

Contact Hours: (48)
36 hours lectures
12 hours Workshops

Independent Study Hours: (210) As a rough guide this could be divided into the following:
52.5 hours Assessment preparation
52.5 hours Writing
52.5 hours Reading
52.5 hours Literature Searching