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 student’s 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 client’s sexual health needs in a specific setting.

2. Appreciate the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities within the practitioner’s 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.

Interpersonal Issues in Sexual Health Care

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 student’s 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.

1.  Utilise reflective practice to further develop interpersonal skills and strategies used in  the sexual health context to enhance practice.

2. Develop support systems in own area of practice for professionals dealing with sensitive issues.

3. Critically analyse the effect of relevant legislation, guidelines and codes of professional conduct on the role of the practitioner in promoting sexual wellbeing.

4. 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.