Study Guide

Objective

Student:
- has in-depth knowledge of sexual health and sexology
- can guide and support clients in issues related to sexual health and family planning
- has learning and guidance skills
- can work to ensure that all people can maintain their sexual health in dignity and equality

Content

Sexual and reproductive health
The midwife as a promoter of sexual health
The different dimensions of sexuality
Sexual rights
Family planning

Location and time

September 2025

Materials

Paananen m.fl., 2021, Edita, Helsingfors.

Ryttyläinen K. & Valkama S., 2010, Seksuaalisuus hoitotyössä, Edita, Helsingfors

Reija Klemetti & Eija Raussi-Lehto (red.), Edistä, ehkäise, vaikuta – Seksuaali- ja lisääntymisterveyden toimintaohjelma 2014–2020, Helsinki: Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos. Opas 33/2014.

According to the lecturer's instructions

Teaching methods

Lectures
Discussions
Self studies

Student workload

27 h/cr

Further information

Course introduction is compulsory

Feedback on the lesson in sexual health is given in writing to each group individually

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, can be essential.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

Plan and conduct a lesson in sexual health
Active participation in discussions
Approved individual assignment

Qualifications

Study units:
VÅV22GV
VÅV22HF
VÅV22KV
VÅV22PR

and the course BM22BK01