Interpersonal Issues in Sexual Health Care
Unit Code: AC125 Unit Level: 2 Unit Size: 1 Credit
Points: 10
SYNOPSIS OF UNIT : A brief overview of aims, content, methods and assessment.
The focus of this unit is upon the students ability to
demonstrate appropriate use of communication, teaching and counselling skills within the
professional, ethical and legal framework of their own practice area, to respond to
clients sexual health needs. The student will be encouraged to reflect upon current
practice and explore means of improving their interpersonal skills. Teaching methods will
include reflective practice, supervised clinical practice where appropriate, groupwork,
lectures and seminars. Assessment will be by means of a portfolio of evidence of learning
related to their area of practice.
AIMS OF UNIT :
Specified in terms of general aim of the teaching in its relation to the Subject.
This unit aims to allow students to:
1. Develop awareness of communication, teaching and counselling skills appropriate to
clients sexual health needs in a specific setting.
2. Appreciate the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities within the
practitioners role.
3. Evaluate strategies for promoting effective interpersonal care.
LEARNING OUTCOMES :
Specified in terms of performance capability to be shown on completion of the Unit.
1. Utilise reflective practice to explore interpersonal skills and strategies used in
effective sexual health practice.
2. Explore means of support for professionals dealing with sensitive issues.
3. Apply relevant legislation, guidelines and codes of professional conduct to the role
of the practitioner in promoting sexual wellbeing.
4. Evaluate current practice and explore means of promoting quality care in relation to
interpersonal issues.
OUTLINE SYLLABUS :
The content of the Unit, identified in a component listing.
| Reflective practice/clinical supervision. |
| Models of communication and counselling. |
| Fundamental communication and counselling skills. Barriers to communication in specific
settings. |
| Giving sensitive information/breaking bad news. Managing varying client responses. |
| Legislation and its effects upon the practitioner. Confidentiality and ethical dilemmas.
|
| Evaluating and promoting quality care and customer satisfaction. |
Unit Code: AC126 Unit
Level: 3 Unit
Size: 1 Credit Points: 10
SYNOPSIS OF UNIT : A brief overview of aims, content, methods and assessment.
The focus of this unit is upon the students ability to
critically analyse the impact of interpersonal skills within the professional, ethical and
legal framework of sexual health care. The issue of quality will be addressed in relation
to interpersonal interactions, in order to highlight effective practice, and explore
opportunities for practice development. Teaching methods will include reflective practice,
supervised clinical practice where appropriate, groupwork, lectures and seminars.
Assessment will be by means of a portfolio of evidence of learning related to their area
of practice.
AIMS OF UNIT :Specified in terms of general aim of the teaching in its relation to the
Subject.
This unit aims to assist experienced practitioners reflect
critically on the application of effective interpersonal skills/strategies within sexual
health care and to develop practice within their own area of work.
LEARNING OUTCOMES :
Specified in terms of performance capability to be shown on
completion of the Unit.
Utilise reflective practice to further develop interpersonal
skills and strategies used in the sexual health context to enhance practice.
Develop support systems
in own area of practice for professionals dealing with sensitive issues.
Critically analyse the
effect of relevant legislation, guidelines and codes of professional conduct on the role
of the practitioner in promoting sexual wellbeing.
Critically evaluate an
aspect of interpersonal care in own area of practice in relation to quality, and
identify opportunities for practice development.
OUTLINE SYLLABUS :The content of the Unit, identified in a component listing.
| Reflective practice/clinical supervision.
|
| Models of communication and counselling.
|
| Fundamental communication and counselling skills. Barriers to
communication in specific settings.
|
| Giving sensitive information/breaking bad news. Managing
varying client responses.
|
| Legislation and its effects upon the practitioner.
Confidentiality and ethical dilemmas.
|
| Evaluating and promoting quality care and customer satisfaction.
|
|