Sexuality and Disease (5cr)
Code: C-10065-SX00EU72-3011
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, Myllypurontie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 30
- Course
- C-10065-SX00EU72
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Sexuality and Disease C-10065-SX00EU72-3011. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Content scheduling
Opintojakso toteutuu 19.10.2026 - 31.12.2026 välisenä aikana.
Kaikki suoritukset tulee olla tehtynä viimeistään 30.11.2026 klo 23.55.
Arvosanat opintorekisteriin viimeistään 17.12.2025.
Jos olet valmistumassa loppuvuoden aikana, ole yhteydessä vastuuopettajaan heti opintojakson alussa.
Objective
The student - understands the significance of illness and disease for sexuality - is able to address sexuality with patient and their loved ones - knows how to care and support patient and their loved ones in matters related to sexual and reproductive health - knows how to guide and advise patients with different medical conditions on sexuality matters in different settings - is able to provide limited information on the effects of illness and disease on sexuality
Content
Models and levels of addressing sexuality Promoting sexual - and reproductive health in case of illness Cancer and sexuality Diabetes and sexuality Mental health and sexuality Heart diseases and sexuality
Location and time
Independent virtual studies in Moodle.
Materials
Material for Exam: Brusila Pirkko, Kero Katja, Piha Juhana & Räsänen Marita(toim.). 2025. Seksuaalilääketiede. Duodecim
There is also specific material for every studied theme: .Diabetes, Mental Health, Cancer, Heart diseases and for the reflection of your own knowledge, skills and attitudes concerning Sexuality and Addressing Sexuality.
Teaching methods
Virtual studies in Moodle.
Scope of studies: five credits
Employer connections
There is no clinical practise or co-operation with clinical organization.
Exam schedules
Virtual Exam in Moodle will be open 16.11 - 29.11.2026 at 23.55.
Assigment for reflection of your knowledge and skills will be open until 29.11.2026 at 23.55.
International connections
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Completion alternatives
No optional execution methods
Student workload
Planned studyhours will be 5 x27 = 135 hours