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Professional and Ethical Sexual Counselling (5 cr)

Code: SH10005-3016

General information


Enrollment

01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025

Timing

27.10.2025 - 30.11.2025

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

0 - 85

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers

  • Kirsi Varis

Teacher in charge

Satu Kinnunen

Groups

  • KAKS25
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2026
  • TOP25_26
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026

Objective

You will be able to describe your own sexuality development path

You understand your own feelings, perceptions, and preconceptions about sexuality

You know how to start talking about sexuality in your work

You will be able to face the customer holistically

You develop your own ability to guide the client in matters related to sexuality

You recognize the support needs of different customers

You practice to find solutions that are relevant to the client and support his or her life situation

You act gender-sensitive when you meet a customer

Content

Awareness of one's own sexuality

Speaking of sexuality in the work of a professional

Different models of sexual guidance

Gender sensitivity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected