Promoting Sexual Health and Wellbeing (5cr)
Code: C-10065-S000GH37-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 04.05.2026 - 17.05.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 19.10.2026 - 18.12.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Moodle oppimisympäristö 19.10.2026 - 18.12.2026
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 50
- Course
- C-10065-S000GH37
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Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Objective
The student - demonstrates command of the key concepts of sexology - is able to apply the fundamentals of sexology in nursing - is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in the client’s care and in the development of the field of sexual and reproductive health - is able to develop and implement, within the work community, operating models that support sexuality and sexual health.
Content
Basics of sexology Theories and methods of raising the subject of sexual wellbeing with clients Consideration of the client's diversity and sexuality Promoting sexual health and wellbeing throughout client’s lifespan Methods and standards for sex education
Location and time
Moodle learning environment
19.10.2026 - 18.12.2026
Materials
Bildjuschkin K. (toim.). 2023. Seksuaaliväkivaltatyön perusteet. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos.
Brusila P, Kero K, Piha J, Räsänen M. (toim.)Seksuaalilääketiede. 2025. Duodecim. (useita lukuja, tarkempi ohjeistus Moodlessa).
Geuens S, Mivsek A P, Gianotten W L. (toim.) Midwifery and Sexuality. Springer. Open Access.
Linner Matikka J, Hipp T. (toim.). 2023. Traumainformoitu työote. PS-kustannus.
Manninen S-M, Kero K, Riskumäki M, Vahlberg T, Polo-Kantola P. 2022. Medical and midwifery students need increased sexual medicine education to overcome barriers hindering bringing up sexual health issues – A national study of final-year medical and midwifery students in Finland. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 279, 112-117.
Sinisaari-Eskelinen M, Jouhki M-R, Tervo P & Väisälä L. 2016.Työkaluja seksuaalisuuden puheeksiottamiseen. Plissitistä Betteriin.Sosiaalilääketieteellinen aikakauslehti 53, 286 - 293.
Additional literature is presented in Moodle.
Teaching methods
Online teaching
Independent study
19.10.2026 - 18.12.2026
Employer connections
No internship
Exam schedules
No exam
The course includes learning assignments as well as development assignment.
International connections
No international connections
The course utilises international literature
Completion alternatives
No optional modes of completion.
Student workload
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours
Lecture recordings 3 hours
Independent work 132