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Basics of Sexual HealthLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SH10004

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Kirsi Varis
  • Irja Väisänen

Objective

You can explain the concept of sexuality and its expression and gender diversity

You work in your job / life with respect for sexual rights

You will understand the individual ways in which sexuality is expressed

You understand that sexuality is a part of person’s entire life course

You know the basics of sexual anatomy and physiology

You will gain skills in reviewing and evaluating issues related to sexuality

You will identify developmental challenges related to sexuality at different stages of life cycle and those in need of special support

Content

Basic concepts of sexuality

Sexual rights

Sexual anatomy and physiology

Sexual orientation and gender diversity

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 19.01.2025

Timing

27.01.2025 - 02.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 250

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Kirsi Varis
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Varis

Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 25. Open UAS: 25.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKK25
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
  • Open UAS students and RIPA
  • Degree students

Objective

You can explain the concept of sexuality and its expression and gender diversity

You work in your job / life with respect for sexual rights

You will understand the individual ways in which sexuality is expressed

You understand that sexuality is a part of person’s entire life course

You know the basics of sexual anatomy and physiology

You will gain skills in reviewing and evaluating issues related to sexuality

You will identify developmental challenges related to sexuality at different stages of life cycle and those in need of special support

Content

Basic concepts of sexuality

Sexual rights

Sexual anatomy and physiology

Sexual orientation and gender diversity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 25.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 06.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 250

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Kirsi Varis
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Varis

Scheduling groups
  • Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
Groups
  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKS24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
  • Open UAS and RIPA

Objective

You can explain the concept of sexuality and its expression and gender diversity

You work in your job / life with respect for sexual rights

You will understand the individual ways in which sexuality is expressed

You understand that sexuality is a part of person’s entire life course

You know the basics of sexual anatomy and physiology

You will gain skills in reviewing and evaluating issues related to sexuality

You will identify developmental challenges related to sexuality at different stages of life cycle and those in need of special support

Content

Basic concepts of sexuality

Sexual rights

Sexual anatomy and physiology

Sexual orientation and gender diversity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 31.05.2024

Timing

03.06.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Kirsi Varis
  • virtuaali terveydenhoitajaope
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Varis

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KAKK24KE
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2024
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

You can explain the concept of sexuality and its expression and gender diversity

You work in your job / life with respect for sexual rights

You will understand the individual ways in which sexuality is expressed

You understand that sexuality is a part of person’s entire life course

You know the basics of sexual anatomy and physiology

You will gain skills in reviewing and evaluating issues related to sexuality

You will identify developmental challenges related to sexuality at different stages of life cycle and those in need of special support

Content

Basic concepts of sexuality

Sexual rights

Sexual anatomy and physiology

Sexual orientation and gender diversity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.10.2023 - 14.01.2024

Timing

29.01.2024 - 04.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
  • Kirsi Varis
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Varis

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KAKK24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree Students

Objective

You can explain the concept of sexuality and its expression and gender diversity

You work in your job / life with respect for sexual rights

You will understand the individual ways in which sexuality is expressed

You understand that sexuality is a part of person’s entire life course

You know the basics of sexual anatomy and physiology

You will gain skills in reviewing and evaluating issues related to sexuality

You will identify developmental challenges related to sexuality at different stages of life cycle and those in need of special support

Content

Basic concepts of sexuality

Sexual rights

Sexual anatomy and physiology

Sexual orientation and gender diversity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.04.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
  • Kirsi Varis
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Varis

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KAKS23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

You can explain the concept of sexuality and its expression and gender diversity

You work in your job / life with respect for sexual rights

You will understand the individual ways in which sexuality is expressed

You understand that sexuality is a part of person’s entire life course

You know the basics of sexual anatomy and physiology

You will gain skills in reviewing and evaluating issues related to sexuality

You will identify developmental challenges related to sexuality at different stages of life cycle and those in need of special support

Content

Basic concepts of sexuality

Sexual rights

Sexual anatomy and physiology

Sexual orientation and gender diversity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

13.03.2023 - 21.05.2023

Timing

29.05.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Kirsi Varis
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Varis

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KAKK23KE
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2023
  • TOP22_23
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

You can explain the concept of sexuality and its expression and gender diversity

You work in your job / life with respect for sexual rights

You will understand the individual ways in which sexuality is expressed

You understand that sexuality is a part of person’s entire life course

You know the basics of sexual anatomy and physiology

You will gain skills in reviewing and evaluating issues related to sexuality

You will identify developmental challenges related to sexuality at different stages of life cycle and those in need of special support

Content

Basic concepts of sexuality

Sexual rights

Sexual anatomy and physiology

Sexual orientation and gender diversity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.10.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

30.01.2023 - 05.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Kirsi Varis
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Varis

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 2 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KAKK23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2023
  • TOP22_23
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 2

Objective

You can explain the concept of sexuality and its expression and gender diversity

You work in your job / life with respect for sexual rights

You will understand the individual ways in which sexuality is expressed

You understand that sexuality is a part of person’s entire life course

You know the basics of sexual anatomy and physiology

You will gain skills in reviewing and evaluating issues related to sexuality

You will identify developmental challenges related to sexuality at different stages of life cycle and those in need of special support

Content

Basic concepts of sexuality

Sexual rights

Sexual anatomy and physiology

Sexual orientation and gender diversity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.04.2022 - 21.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 09.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Satu Kinnunen
  • Kirsi Varis
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Varis

Groups
  • KAKS22
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2022
  • TOP22_23
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023

Objective

You can explain the concept of sexuality and its expression and gender diversity

You work in your job / life with respect for sexual rights

You will understand the individual ways in which sexuality is expressed

You understand that sexuality is a part of person’s entire life course

You know the basics of sexual anatomy and physiology

You will gain skills in reviewing and evaluating issues related to sexuality

You will identify developmental challenges related to sexuality at different stages of life cycle and those in need of special support

Content

Basic concepts of sexuality

Sexual rights

Sexual anatomy and physiology

Sexual orientation and gender diversity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.04.2022 - 30.04.2022

Timing

30.05.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Satu Kinnunen
  • Kirsi Varis
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Varis

Groups
  • TOP21_22
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2021-2022

Objective

You can explain the concept of sexuality and its expression and gender diversity

You work in your job / life with respect for sexual rights

You will understand the individual ways in which sexuality is expressed

You understand that sexuality is a part of person’s entire life course

You know the basics of sexual anatomy and physiology

You will gain skills in reviewing and evaluating issues related to sexuality

You will identify developmental challenges related to sexuality at different stages of life cycle and those in need of special support

Content

Basic concepts of sexuality

Sexual rights

Sexual anatomy and physiology

Sexual orientation and gender diversity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.10.2021 - 16.01.2022

Timing

31.01.2022 - 06.03.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Irja Väisänen
  • Kirsi Varis
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Varis

Groups
  • TOP21_22
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2021-2022

Objective

You can explain the concept of sexuality and its expression and gender diversity

You work in your job / life with respect for sexual rights

You will understand the individual ways in which sexuality is expressed

You understand that sexuality is a part of person’s entire life course

You know the basics of sexual anatomy and physiology

You will gain skills in reviewing and evaluating issues related to sexuality

You will identify developmental challenges related to sexuality at different stages of life cycle and those in need of special support

Content

Basic concepts of sexuality

Sexual rights

Sexual anatomy and physiology

Sexual orientation and gender diversity

Evaluation scale

H-5