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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: NUR055
Course Name: Sexual Health
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. TÜLAY KAVLAK
Course Lecturer(s): Tülay KAVLAK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the problems related to sexual and reproductive health of the society in which they live, to develop sensitivity and to gain knowledge and understanding about solutions.
Course Content: Course Content The course includes understanding the concept of sexual health in line with current developments, examining sexuality, sexual identity, sexual rights, evaluating approaches to sexual problems in all life stages, analyzing sexual dysfunctions and their social importance, evaluating sexual health and understanding the principles of nursing approach.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Comprehends the concepts related to sexual health.
2) Discuss sexual health issues according to life stages.
3) Knows safe sexual life, sexual functions and disorders.
4) Gains insight into the evaluation of sexual health and multidisciplinary approach.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic concepts related to sexuality -
2) Sexual/reproductive rights and legal regulations -
3) Sex, gender and its impact on health -
4) Sexual identity development according to life stages -
5) Physiology of the sexual act and Sexual response -
6) Sexual dysfunctions in women -
7) Sexual dysfunctions in men -
8) Assessment of sexual health -
9) Approach to sexual problems in the nursing process -
10) Sexual violence, sexual abuse -
11) Group work and presentations -
12) Group work and presentations -
13) Group work and presentations
14) Group work and presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Büyükkayacı Duman N. Sexual Health. Nobel Medical Bookstores Istanbul, 2019.
2. Kızılkaya Beji N. Women's Health and Diseases for Nurses and Midwives. Nobel Medical Bookstores Istanbul, 2020
3. Pekcan N., Beydağ K. Women's Health and Diseases. Ankara Nobel Medical Bookstore, Ankara, 2022.
References: 1. Articles and books recommended by the faculty member on the subject.
2. Articles and books that the student accesses from the library and electronic sources (Pubmed, ISI Web of Science, etc.) related to the subject.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 5
Presentation 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 4 2 84
Presentations / Seminar 1 8 2 10
Quizzes 2 4 1 10
Midterms 1 12 1 13
Final 1 12 1 13
Total Workload 130