Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology while promoting sexual and reproductive health
- analyse the significance of sexual and gender diversity in their work
- apply research data and recommendations when identifying factors affecting sexual and reproductive health when justifying methods for supporting them
- recognise the patient’s need for guidance for sexuality in connection to illnesses and crisis
- discuss sexuality related issues with patient and their significant others
- promote sexual guidance as part of nurse’s work
- describe the most common gynaecological illnesses and their related investigations, provided care and follow-up.
- describe and explain the normal course and monitoring of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum
- describe and justify the most common examinations and methods of nursing care during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum
- describe the principles of maternal, new-born and family care after childbirth

Teaching methods

Daytime learning
Teacher Johanna Saastamoinen

The course consists of 3 modules and tasks related to the contents of the module. A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher and peer feedback may also be utilized.

Mandatory attendance:
Orientation time will be specified later.
Workshops x 2 (days according to group division A and B)

Location and time

Autumn 2023

Learning materials and recommended literature

The Material opens in Canvas when the studies begin.

Recommended material:

-Promote, prevent, influence - action programme for the promotion of sexual and reproductive health 2014–2020. Reija Klemetti, Eija Raussi & Lehto (ed.). National Institute for Health and Welfare. Guide 33/2014.
-Impey, L. & Child, T. 2012. Obstetrics & gynaecology. 4th ed. Chicester: Wiley - Blackwell.
-THL.Gender equalilty.
-European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.
-Evidence-Based Medicine Guidelines.
-Barad D. 2022. General Gynecologic Evaluation. MSD Manual Professional Version.
-JoAnn Mick, Mary Hughes and Marlene Z. Cohen 2004. Volume 8, number 1. Clinical journal of oncology nursing. Using the BETTER Model to Assess Sexuality

Alternative completion methods of implementation

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information. Competence is assessed by the student and the instructor receiving the skills practice test (Haavi group in Tikkurila) together. See the student intranet for more information.

Important dates

Mandatory attendance at orientation (4h).
Contact teaching (theory lessons) (3 x 4h).
Attendance is strongly recommended for contact teaching. Inform absences to the teacher.
Mandatory attendance at workshops (2 x 4h).

Return dates for Canvas assignments:


According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice president, education 7/2019).

Students workload

The scope of the course is 3 credits, which means appr. 80 hours of student's workload. One credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of student work. Contact teaching 24h and independent work 56h.

Content and scheduling

This course is divided in three parts:

Part 1: Sexuality
Test your knowledge: Concepts of sexual health
Assignment: Sexuality

Part 2: Sexual and reproductive health
Sexual and reproductive health assignments are completed independently. The assignments will not be evaluated or commented on separately.
Exam: Sexual and reproductive health

Part 3: Pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum
Test your knowledge: The normal course and monitoring of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum

The student is able to:
- apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology while promoting sexual and reproductive health
- analyse the significance of sexual and gender diversity in their work
- apply research data and recommendations when identifying factors affecting sexual and reproductive health when justifying methods for supporting them
- recognise the patient’s need for guidance for sexuality in connection to illnesses and crisis
- discuss sexuality related issues with patient and their significant others
- promote sexual guidance as part of nurse’s work
- describe the most common gynaecological illnesses and their related investigations, provided care and follow-up.
- describe and explain the normal course and monitoring of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum
- describe and justify the most common examinations and methods of nursing care during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum
- describe the principles of maternal, new-born and family care after childbirth

Further information for students

The course is the level of education leading to AMK degree.

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations)

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies.” (Laurea degree regulations).

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

You will collect points for the assignments you have completed during your studies, and these points will make up your overall grade.
Study unit is graded on a scale 1 (Satisfactory) - 5 (Excellent).
Grade 1 (Satisfactory) requires, that you get at least 50 % of the total score.
Assignments are weighted by group:
Sexuality 30 %
Sexual and reproductive health 35 %
Pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum 35 %

The method of implementation of the study has been determined using the teaching quality criteria.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use their knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report

Professional practice and workplace development

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- work independently, using the skills and methods learned
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
- anticipate their need for guidance

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- work using the skills and methods learned
- engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
- take part in guidance and utilize it

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage their time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of their work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify their actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

“Students who has failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. Laurea provides examination retake dates. Students must register for these examinations no later than 10 days before the retake date. A failed exam or other study attainment can be retaken twice. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt." (Laurea degree regulations.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarize yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Ouriginal is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.