Sexual Education and Family Planning

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:9.00

Study Course Accepted:02.09.2024 15:58:34

Study Course Information
Course Code:		MDAK_015		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Health Care		Target 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, mdakrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061568
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		5	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		10
Classes (count)		11	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		22
Total Contact Hours								32
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.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Concepts and basic principles of sexual and reproductive health.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Legal and screening aspects of sexual and reproductive health.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Violence and reproductive health.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Sexual and reproductive health problems.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
5	Historical view on family planning and contraceptive methods.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
6	Clinical view on family planning and contraceptive methods.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
7	Basic consultation principles regarding issues of sexual and reproductive health.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
8	Basic principles of sexual and reproductive healthcare.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
9	Sexual health, behaviour and related issues.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
10	Principles of providing consultations and choosing a contraceptive method.			Classes		2.00	auditorium
11	Principles of oncological issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
12	Principles of sexually transmitted infection issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
13	Principles of infertility issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
14	Abortion aspects in the field of sexual and reproductive health.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
15	Concept of abuse from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
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.	Skill					Level
1	-					C1 - High level
2	-					C1 - High level
3	Administration of Medication by i/v Route using a Syringe with a Needle					A - Beginner level
4	Administration of medication intravenously using infusomat pump					A - Beginner level
5	Administration of Medication using a CVC (System)					A - Beginner level
6	Bacteriological examinations on mycoplasma / ureaplasma, gonococci					C2 - Expert level
7	Bimanual uterine examination					B1 - Basic level
8	Cervical rupture suturing after childbirth					C1 - High level
9	Collecting blood sample with Monovette, using vacuum method					B1 - Basic level
10	Collecting material to diagnose urogenital gonorrhea and chlamydia infection					A - Beginner level
11	Determination of vaginal pH					C1 - High level
12	Diagnostics of syphilis: express tests, TPHA/ELISA, RPR, Immunofluorescence microscopy,Western Blot					C2 - Expert level
13	Donning and doffing of disposable gloves					B1 - Basic level
14	Donning Sterile Gloves					B2 - Intermediate level
15	Evacuation of intrauterine device					C1 - High level
16	Examination of a woman's mammary glands					C1 - High level
17	HBV and HCV diagnostic tests: ELISA HBsAg, ELISA HBsAg neutralization, anti- HBc, ELISA anti-HBc IgM, anti- HCV, HBV DNA, HCV RNA					C2 - Expert level
18	HIV diagnostic tests: ELISA anti-HIV1 / 2 or anti-HIV1 / 2 + HIV Ag detection, express tests anti-HIV1 / 2					C2 - Expert level
19	Hygienic Hand Disinfection					B1 - Basic level
20	Hygienic Hand Washing					B1 - Basic level
21	Insertion of vaginal specula and PAP smear performance					A - Beginner level
22	Insertion of vaginal specula and PAP smear performance					B1 - Basic level
23	Instrumentation of gynecological manipulations					C1 - High level
24	Measurement of the arterial pressure					B1 - Basic level
25	Measurement of the arterial pressure					B2 - Intermediate level
26	Microlax Enema					B1 - Basic level
27	Noticing of body language in counseling					B2 - Intermediate level
28	Pap smear performance (cervix cytology smear)					B1 - Basic level
29	Pap smear performance (cervix cytology smear)					B2 - Intermediate level
30	PCR					C1 - High level
31	Performing vaginal smear test					C1 - High level
32	Placement of intrauterine device					C1 - High level
33	Removal of cervical cytology material with a brush					C1 - High level
34	Surgical Hand Disinfection					B1 - Basic level
35	Surgical termination of pregnancy					C1 - High level
36	Urine Sampling for Clinical Examination					B1 - Basic level
37	Use of contraceptive tool during consultation about contraception					C1 - High level
38	Women’s bimanual examination					C1 - High level
39	Women’s examination per speculum					C1 - High level
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	I.Vībergas redakcijā. „Ginekoloģija”. Rīga, Nacionālais apgāds, 2013
2	McVeigh, Enda; Homburg, Roy. "Oxford Handbook of Reproductive Medicine and Family Planning". Oxford University, 2013.
3	Kline W. "Bodies of Knowledge : Sexuality, Reproduction, and Women's Health in the Second Wave". University of Chicago Press, 2010 (akceptējams izdevums)
4	Reichenbach L., Roseman M. J. "Reproductive Health and Human Rights: The Way Forward". 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
5	Minkin M. J., Wright C. V. "The Yale Guide to Women’s Reproductive Health : From Menarche to Menopause". Yale University Press, 2003 (akceptējams izdevums)
6	RSU bibliotēkā pieejamie resursi par seksuālo un reproduktīvo veselību, ģimenes plānošanu un kontracepcijas metodēm
Additional Reading
1	Karpova Ā. Ģimenes psiholoģija. RaKa, 2006
2	Pļavniece M, Škuškovnika D. Sociālā psiholoģija pedagogiem. Rīga, RaKa 2002
3	Spiers, Mary V., Geller, Pamela A. "Women's Health Psychology". John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2013
4	Redman, Barbara K. Springer. "Women's Health Needs in Patient Education". Springer Publishing Company, 2004
5	Raynor M., England C. "Psychology for Midwives". McGraw-Hill Education, 2010.
6	Davis E. "Heart and hands". Berkeley, 2012.
7	Green C.J. "Maternal and newborn nursing care plans". Jones&Bartlett, 2016.
8	Allen H. "Managing Intimacy and Emotions in Advanced Fertility Care : the future of nursing and midwifery roles". M&K Update Ltd, 2009.
Other Information Sources
1	Pubmed
2	Gynzone
3	Medical aid films
4	International midwives