1. Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of sexually acquired infections (Knowledge and understanding)

2. Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on a scenario demonstrating achivement of one of the ssha competency framework domains through the examination of a scenario to critically evaluate your role as a health adviser (Application, Knowledge and understanding, Reflection)

3. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate current evidence in order to facilitate a critical understanding of the role of the health adviser (Problem solving, Reflection)

4. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate a complex clinical scenario and examine personal values and judgements and their impact upon practice (Communication, problem-solving)

Grubb, Andrew, Kennedy and Grubb (2000). Medical Law Butterworths, London
Pattman R, Sankar N, Elawad B, Handy P, Ashley Price D (Ed) (2010) Oxford Handbook of Genito-Urinary Medicine, HIV and Sexual Health (2nd Edition) Oxford Oxford Medical Publications
Wakley G, Cunnion M, Chambers R (2003) Improving Sexual Health Advice. Radcliffe Medical Press, Abingdon. UK
Wellings, K. Mitchell, K. Collumbien, M. (2011) Sexual Health: A Public Health Perspective (Understanding Public Health) Open University Press, Berkshire

An ASSIGMT length 3000 WORDS weighted at 60%. A VIVA weighted at 0%. An EXAM weighted at 40%.

Summative assessment - a critical reflection (3000 words)
The assignment must focus on one of the four Society of Sexual Health Advisers (SSHA) (SSHA 2013) Competency Framework Domains, demonstrating the achievement of one of the competencies within that framework, utilising an excerpt from the student’s Reflective Journal (Contributes to Learning outcomes 2 and 3) weighted at 60%

Viva Voce
The student will be offered scenarios on the fourth study day involving an ethical dilemma. They will then be immediately assessed on their understanding and practical application of the ethical dilemma via the viva voce.
(Contributes to Learning outcome 4) PASS / FAIL weighted at 0%.

Multiple Choice Examination
The student will sit a multiple choice examination of 25 questions in 30 minutes relating to sexually acquired infections. (Contributes to Learning outcome 1) weighted at 40%.

Formative Assessment
20 minutes presentation to course leaders and peers
A presentation of assignment subject with supporting written notes. The course leader will formally provide feedback on this presentation

All elements of summative assessment must be passed

This module will develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the theory and practise of sexual health advising. The indicative content will examine:

- Issues associated with sexual health advising practice including an epidemiological overview of sexually acquired infections including HIV, the diagnosis and management of sexually acquired infections and HIV.

- Historical background of the public health role of the sexual health advisor, incorporating the models and practice of partner notification and health promoting practice, including both community and hospital based practice. Examination of current and future development of the sexual health advisors role

- Legal and professional framework of sexual health advising; including historical development and examination of current legislation and professional and ethical guidelines affecting practice

- Communication models, development of skills and practice of such with the individual presenting to a sexual health advisor. Exploration of specific cultural and gender issues. Examination of personal values and judgements and impact upon practice.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (24 hours)
12 hours Active attendance at Seminars
12 hours Active attendance at workshops

Guided Independent Study: (276 hours)
180 hours Work Based projects
57 hours Directed reading and interactive activities
39 hours Preparation for the teaching sessions at seminars and workshops

Access will be available through the university to:
Library
IT resources
Blackboard

Work in an area where the provision of sexual health is part of the professional role.

This unique course will allow you to develop skills in Sexual Health Advising. You might be a professional working in a Sexual Health Clinic, Genito Urimary Medicine Clinic (GUM), primary care or the community and what to effectively supoort people with sexual health concerns. This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of sexual health advising through a programme of self-directed study.   The course is predominately delivered by distance learning, with the development of skills being incorporated into 4 face-to-face study days delivered at the Centre of Excellence in Healthcare Education, Blackheath Lane, Stafford.
Your learning and assessment will be mapped to the Society of Sexual Health Advising (SSHA) Competency Framework (SSHA, 2013).