PE4S273 - Sexual Health, Society, and the Law 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sexual Health, Society, and the Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | FLSE Faculty | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Module Leader: | Karl New | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100260 - healthcare science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to explore the intersection of sexual health with societal and legal aspects. Healthcare professionals will gain insights into the impact of issues such as sexual abuse and assault, and unwanted pregnancy and termination. Participants will understand their roles and responsibilities in providing compassionate care and support to individuals affected by these issues while navigating legal and ethical considerations.
Content Summary
Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Sexual Abuse and Assault
Unwanted Pregnancy and Termination
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Sexual Health
Sexual Health in Adolescents
Sexual Health in Special Populations
Menopause
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically appraise the psychological impact of sexual abuse and assault and be able to critically relate this to providing empathetic and effective care. |
| LO2 | Critically apply a conceptual and practical understanding of the ethical and legal considerations surrounding unwanted pregnancy and termination and synthesise this knowledge to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide good patient outcomes. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period (e.g. a 2-hour task to be completed within 48 hours, or a 24-hour assessment).Learna: End of module 1-hour Case-based Multiple-choice Examination related to Sexual Health, Society and the Law, to be completed within a 10-day period. | 60 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals Learna Reflective journal | 0 | 600 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources Learna Completion of an individual/group task related to sexual health, society, and the law. | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject Learna Case-based scenarios and a discussion forum related to sexual health, society, and the law. | 0 | 2400 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |