Understanding Contraception and Sexual Health

Program Overview

This course explores contraceptive methods, sexually transmitted diseases, and the impact of sexuality on individuals and society. It covers legal and ethical issues, cultural influences, and access to services for people with disabilities. The program is designed for professionals in health, social care, or education who provide information on contraception and sexual health.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The course will develop your understanding of contraceptive and sexual health.
• It will be of interest if you’re in a role which involves providing information about contraception and sexual health; perhaps you work in health, social care or education.
• You’ll explore all methods of contraception, gain an insight into sexually transmitted diseases and learn about the impact of sexuality on the individual, the family and wider society.
• You’ll consider contraception and sexual health care across the entire reproductive lifespan as well as thinking about access for those with disabilities.
• You’ll look at factors which influence human sexuality and the surrounding legal and ethical issues.
• You’ll consider the cultural, political, legal and ethical contexts of human sexuality and contraception and enhance your ability to help people access services and make informed choices for themselves.
• Course content:
• Contraceptive methods
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Human sexuality/sexual development
• Legal & ethical issues (e.g.
Fraser guidelines)
• Psychosocial influences (eg drugs, alcohol, the media)
• Cultural issues
• Political issues
• Sexuality, disability & special needs (local & national provision)
• Access to services
• Facilitating informed choice
• Lifespan approach to contraception & sexual health (eg adolescents, perimenopause, menopause)

Assessment:

• You’ll submit a 3,000-word assignment, in which you’ll critically analyse an issue of your choice in relation to contraception and/or sexual health care practice.

Careers:

• Any professional involved in health, social care or education will find this module of interest, especially where your role involves providing information on contraception and sexual health.