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Sexual Education and Family Planning

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:8.00
Study Course Accepted:08.08.2023 15:17:10
Study Course Information
Course Code:MDAK_015LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Health CareTarget Audience:Midwifery
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Valentīna Beļavska
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, Anniņmuižas boulevard 26a, mdakatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061568
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)11Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes22
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Preliminary knowledge in physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, psychology.
Objective:
To provide theoretical knowledge on issues regarding sexual and reproductive health and family planning, as well as to develop practical skills in solving problems of sexual and reproductive health and family planning.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Concepts and basic principles of sexual and reproductive health.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Legal and screening aspects of sexual and reproductive health.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Violence and reproductive health.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Historical view on family planning and contraceptive methods.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Sexual and reproductive health problems.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Clinical view on family planning and contraceptive methods.Classes1.00auditorium
7Basic consultation principles regarding issues of sexual and reproductive health.Classes1.00auditorium
8Basic principles of sexual and reproductive healthcare.Classes1.00auditorium
9Sexual health, behaviour and related issues.Classes1.00auditorium
10Principles of providing consultations and choosing a contraceptive method.Classes2.00auditorium
11Principles of oncological issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health.Classes1.00auditorium
12Principles of sexually transmitted infection issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health.Classes1.00auditorium
13Principles of infertility issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health.Classes1.00auditorium
14Abortion aspects in the field of sexual and reproductive health.Classes1.00auditorium
15Concept of abuse from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Students independently create presentations for a deeper understanding of the theoretical part of the course, according to the topics of the practical lessons. The presentation will include the actuality of the problem, tasks of midwives, existing obstacles and ways of solving them. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
Assessed in the framework of the study course: Independent work – presentations about topics of practical classes, their content’s consistency with the topic, independent work invested by the student, presentation of the work (20%). Assessment of theoretical knowledge – test questions according to lecture topics (20%). Assessment of practical skills – ability of students to provide consultations on sexual and reproductive health issues and recommend a specific, appropriate method of family planning (30%). Final examination – exam – written, open question test (30%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of completing the study course students gain basic knowledge of concepts, basic principles, legal aspects, problems of sexual and reproductive health, principles of choosing family planning and contraceptive methods, indications, contraindications and usage.
Skills:Upon successful completion of the course, students will know how to: • provide recommendations regarding sexual and reproductive health issues to individuals of various age and gender; • provide recommendations regarding family planning and contraceptive methods, by helping to make a choice, according to the individual’s needs; • educate members of society about issues regarding sexual and reproductive health, as well as family planning and contraception.
Competencies:Upon successful completion of the course, student will be able to: • assess the importance of sexual and reproductive health in individual’s life; • objectively assess the compatibility of a particular family planning and contraceptive method to a specific individual; • assess the necessity to promote, preserve and maintain sexual and reproductive health.
Clinical Skills:
No.SkillLevel
1-C1 - High level
2-C1 - High level
3Administration of Medication by i/v Route using a Syringe with a NeedleA - Beginner level
4Administration of medication intravenously using infusomat pumpA - Beginner level
5Administration of Medication using a CVC (System)A - Beginner level
6Bacteriological examinations on mycoplasma / ureaplasma, gonococciC2 - Expert level
7Bimanual uterine examinationB1 - Basic level
8Cervical rupture suturing after childbirthC1 - High level
9Collecting blood sample with Monovette, using vacuum methodB1 - Basic level
10Collecting material to diagnose urogenital gonorrhea and chlamydia infectionA - Beginner level
11Determination of vaginal pHC1 - High level
12Diagnostics of syphilis: express tests, TPHA/ELISA, RPR, Immunofluorescence microscopy,Western BlotC2 - Expert level
13Donning and doffing of disposable glovesB1 - Basic level
14Donning Sterile GlovesB2 - Intermediate level
15Evacuation of intrauterine deviceC1 - High level
16Examination of a woman's mammary glandsC1 - High level
17HBV and HCV diagnostic tests: ELISA HBsAg, ELISA HBsAg neutralization, anti- HBc, ELISA anti-HBc IgM, anti- HCV, HBV DNA, HCV RNAC2 - Expert level
18HIV diagnostic tests: ELISA anti-HIV1 / 2 or anti-HIV1 / 2 + HIV Ag detection, express tests anti-HIV1 / 2C2 - Expert level
19Hygienic Hand DisinfectionB1 - Basic level
20Hygienic Hand WashingB1 - Basic level
21Insertion of vaginal specula and PAP smear performanceA - Beginner level
22Insertion of vaginal specula and PAP smear performanceB1 - Basic level
23Instrumentation of gynecological manipulationsC1 - High level
24Measurement of the arterial pressureB1 - Basic level
25Measurement of the arterial pressureB2 - Intermediate level
26Microlax EnemaB1 - Basic level
27Noticing of body language in counselingB2 - Intermediate level
28Pap smear performance (cervix cytology smear)B1 - Basic level
29Pap smear performance (cervix cytology smear)B2 - Intermediate level
30PCRC1 - High level
31Performing vaginal smear testC1 - High level
32Placement of intrauterine deviceC1 - High level
33Removal of cervical cytology material with a brushC1 - High level
34Surgical Hand DisinfectionB1 - Basic level
35Surgical termination of pregnancyC1 - High level
36Urine Sampling for Clinical ExaminationB1 - Basic level
37Use of contraceptive tool during consultation about contraceptionC1 - High level
38Women’s bimanual examinationC1 - High level
39Women’s examination per speculumC1 - High level
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1I.Vībergas redakcijā. „Ginekoloģija”. Rīga, Nacionālais apgāds, 2013
2McVeigh, Enda; Homburg, Roy. "Oxford Handbook of Reproductive Medicine and Family Planning". Oxford University, 2013.
3Kline W. "Bodies of Knowledge : Sexuality, Reproduction, and Women's Health in the Second Wave". University of Chicago Press, 2010 (akceptējams izdevums)
4Reichenbach L., Roseman M. J. "Reproductive Health and Human Rights: The Way Forward". 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
5Minkin M. J., Wright C. V. "The Yale Guide to Women’s Reproductive Health : From Menarche to Menopause". Yale University Press, 2003 (akceptējams izdevums)
6RSU bibliotēkā pieejamie resursi par seksuālo un reproduktīvo veselību, ģimenes plānošanu un kontracepcijas metodēm
Additional Reading
1Karpova Ā. Ģimenes psiholoģija. RaKa, 2006
2Pļavniece M, Škuškovnika D. Sociālā psiholoģija pedagogiem. Rīga, RaKa 2002
3Spiers, Mary V., Geller, Pamela A. "Women's Health Psychology". John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2013
4Redman, Barbara K. Springer. "Women's Health Needs in Patient Education". Springer Publishing Company, 2004
5Raynor M., England C. "Psychology for Midwives". McGraw-Hill Education, 2010.
6Davis E. "Heart and hands". Berkeley, 2012.
7Green C.J. "Maternal and newborn nursing care plans". Jones&Bartlett, 2016.
8Allen H. "Managing Intimacy and Emotions in Advanced Fertility Care : the future of nursing and midwifery roles". M&K Update Ltd, 2009.
Other Information Sources
1www.pubmed.com
2https://www.gynzone.net
3http://www.medicalaidfilms.org/
4http://internationalmidwives.org/