Module Descriptors
SEXUAL HEALTH - APPLICATION TO CLINICAL PRACTICE
XCPD60495
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
45 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 150
Independent Study Hours: 300
Total Learning Hours: 450
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
- CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 3,500 word critical reflection (written assignment) on an aspect of Sexual Health practice (contributes to meeting all LO's) Weighting 100%
Achievement of the Clinical learning Outcomes. Weighting 0% Pass/Faill
Assessment is in two parts both elements need to gain a pass for successful completion of the module.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Launch assignment (group tutorial)
Individual tutorial.
Achievement of the Clinical learning Outcomes. Weighting 0% Pass/Faill
Assessment is in two parts both elements need to gain a pass for successful completion of the module.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Launch assignment (group tutorial)
Individual tutorial.
Module Indicative Content
This module will focus on the application of theory into clinical practice by a combination of class based teaching and supervised, assessed clinical practice. Throughout the module discussion will include meeting individual needs, regardless of age, race, culture and sexuality. Professional, legal and ethical perspectives will be explored. Sessions will include exploration of the following areas of clinical practice:
Sexual History taking
Diversity and Sexual health
Law and Sexual health
Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
Fertility Issues
Men's Sexual Health
Sexual Assault
Diagnosis, screening and treatment of commonly occurring Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's)
Partner Notification
Blood Bourne Virus Testing
Immunisation/CPR and anaphylaxis training
Introduction to Psychosexual Problems
Sexual History taking
Diversity and Sexual health
Law and Sexual health
Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
Fertility Issues
Men's Sexual Health
Sexual Assault
Diagnosis, screening and treatment of commonly occurring Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's)
Partner Notification
Blood Bourne Virus Testing
Immunisation/CPR and anaphylaxis training
Introduction to Psychosexual Problems
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (150)
84 Key lectures
18 hours Workshops
48 hours Clinical Hours
Independent Study Hours: (300) as a rough guide this could be divided into the following:
75 hours assessment preparation
75 hours writing
75 hours reading
75 hours literature searching
84 Key lectures
18 hours Workshops
48 hours Clinical Hours
Independent Study Hours: (300) as a rough guide this could be divided into the following:
75 hours assessment preparation
75 hours writing
75 hours reading
75 hours literature searching
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
Blackboard
Clinical Mentors
Clinical Placements
IT resources
Blackboard
Clinical Mentors
Clinical Placements
Module Texts
Andrews, G., (2005) Womens Sexual Health 2nd edition Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
Guillebaud, J.,(2004) Contraception Your Questions Answered 4th edition Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
Pattman, R., Snow, M., Handy, P., Nathan-Sancar,K., Elawad, B., (2006) Oxford Handbook Genitourinary Medicine, HIV and AIDS Oxford University Press: Oxford
Guillebaud, J.,(2004) Contraception Your Questions Answered 4th edition Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
Pattman, R., Snow, M., Handy, P., Nathan-Sancar,K., Elawad, B., (2006) Oxford Handbook Genitourinary Medicine, HIV and AIDS Oxford University Press: Oxford
Module Special Admissions Requirements
To have undertaken Sexual Health Theory (NMC Registration)