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

The study is carried out entirely independently, taking into account the schedule for task submissions / by the deadline. The course includes scheduled online instruction and guidance (via Zoom) on May 13, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. The recording of the orientation will be made available on Canvas. The study requires self-directedness. There are no other scheduled meetings, pair or group work involved in the course. You will be studying in the learning environment built on Canvas, which includes study materials, assignments, and tests. Personal feedback will not be provided for assignments; feedback is based on checking the correctness of tasks or sharing model answers after the task submission. The schedule and implementation description of the course will be updated at the beginning of the studies.

Location and time

Summer 2024

Learning materials and recommended literature

The learning material will be accessible on Canvas at the beginning of the studies.

Recommended materials:

-NEUKO-tietokanta. Äitiys- ja lastenneuvola.
-Polo P. & Raudaskoski T. 2019. Gynekologinen tutkimus. Duodecim Oppiportti. Naistentaudit ja synnytykset
-Ritamo M. ym. (toim.) 2011. Seksuaalineuvonnan tueksi. THL Raportti 27/2011.
-Ryttyläinen K. & Valkama S. 2010. Seksuaalisuus hoitotyössä. Helsinki: Edita.
-Sinisaari-Eskelinen, M., Jouhki, M.-R., Tervo, P., & Väisälä, L. (2016). Työkaluja seksuaalisuuden puheeksi ottamiseen: Plissitistä Betteriin. Sosiaalilääketieteellinen Aikakauslehti, 53(4).
-Väestöliitto. Seksuaalioikeudet. Väestötietosarja 29. Ilmonen K..,Korhonen E., Lipsanen L, Kaukoranta R. & Kotiranta S. (toim.)

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to Laurea's degree regulations, 'All students have the right to demonstrate their competence. The initiative for the recognition and validation of acquired competence is made by the student. Competence is recognized and validated by the teacher responsible for the course or another designated person. The assessment follows the same criteria and, as a rule, the same grading scale as in the corresponding course or module. Students have the right to apply for the recognition of competence, regardless of where, how, and when the competence was acquired. Students can also apply for the recognition of competence acquired in the workplace as part of their degree (workplace learning recognition). The student is responsible for demonstrating, proving, and providing sufficient information about their competence. The competence is assessed by the student and the supervisor receiving the demonstration (Haavi group in Tikkurila) together. For more information, please refer to the student intranet.

Important dates

"In the orientation session (Zoom) on May 13, 2024, attendance is mandatory. Canvas assignment submission dates: I on June 7, 2024, II on July 19, 2024, and III on July 31, 2024.

In accordance with Section 18 of the degree regulations, 'The student must be present at the first contact session or inform the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm their participation in the studies. Alternatively, the teacher may specify another way for the student to confirm their participation in the implementation. These actions may be required within a week of the start of the implementation. As presented above, the application of this procedure requires that the teacher informs the accepted students about the practice and that the practice is stated in the implementation plan of the course. If a student is unable to attend the first contact session for justified reasons or to engage in studies according to the conditions set by the teacher, they must contact the responsible teacher to arrange participation in the implementation. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report their absence from the initial session or if the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. The next student in line may be admitted in their place.' A student who has not confirmed their participation in the manner described above will be removed from the Canvas learning environment on May 20, 2024.

Students workload

The workload for 3 ECTS credits is 81 hours of student work. One credit point corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of student work.

Content and scheduling

The course consists of three modules, each with associated assignments:

Part 1: Sexuality
Test your knowledge: Concepts of Sexual Health
Comprehensive assignment: Sexuality

Part 2: Sexual and Reproductive Health
Exam: Sexual and Reproductive Health

Part 3: Monitoring Normal Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum Period
Knowledge test: Progress and Monitoring of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum Period
Test your knowledge:
Monitoring the well-being of the pregnant mother and fetus
Lifestyle guidance
Preparation for childbirth
Psychosocial support
Monitoring the well-being of the mother and newborn after childbirth

Content:

-Anatomy and physiology in promoting sexual and reproductive health
-Significance of sexuality and gender diversity in nursing
-Research findings and recommendations in promoting sexual and reproductive health
-Guidance needs related to patient sexuality during illnesses and crises
-Addressing sexual issues with patients and their families
-Sexual guidance as part of a nurse's responsibilities
-Key gynecological diseases and their examination, treatment, and monitoring
-Normal course and monitoring of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period
-Key examinations and nursing methods during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period
-Principles of care for the mother, newborn, and family after childbirth

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assessment of competence is based on the curriculum's target descriptions, and the level of competence is evaluated according to the assessment criteria specified in the course implementation plan (Laurea Degree Regulations).

The course is at the level of requirements for a university of applied sciences (AMK) degree, level 1.

Throughout the studies, you will accumulate points from assessed tasks, from which the overall grade (T1-K5) for the course will be formed.
Accumulative assessment allows you to attempt tasks a maximum of three times, thereby allowing you to increase points by retrying. The highest score will be retained. The exception is the online discussion, which you can submit only once, but in this task, you can earn additional points by providing an additional presentation and commenting on two extra presentations, in addition to the required presentation and two comments. The teacher will assess online discussions. You can track your point accumulation and grade formation on the Grades page.

The course will be graded on a scale of T1-K5.
Grade T1 requires that the student achieves at least 50% of the total points.

Tasks are weighted as follows:
Sexuality 30%
Sexual and Reproductive Health 35%
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum Period 35%

The implementation method of the course is evaluated using quality criteria for teaching.

A student who has not completed the required tasks or exams to pass the course must supplement or retake their performance in a manner and within a timeframe determined by the course teacher. The course will be marked as failed (HYL) if the student does not meet the set passing criteria (Laurea Degree Regulations).

All Laurea participants are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, including proper referencing. Familiarize yourself with and inquire about practices when needed. All study tasks are to be done individually unless otherwise instructed. Regarding the use of the original work, the teacher will provide specific instructions during the task assessment.

The assessment of the course utilizes the criteria of competence assessment framework level II for university of applied sciences students.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The completion of the course is considered failed if the student does not achieve the set passing criteria.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The presentation has been addressed in general terms according to the task content, but the analysis does not progress systematically or logically, resulting in an incomplete treatment of the topic. The comments do not demonstrate a thorough understanding of the presentation, and a new perspective has not been clearly presented. Grade T1 requires that the student achieves at least 50% of the total points.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The presentation demonstrates a good understanding of the phenomenon under examination, and the focus of the analysis is well-defined. The response forms a fairly logical whole. The nursing method is described in the response, and its significance is justified with reference to sources. The comments introduce a new perspective and provide justification based on evidence-based information.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The presentation demonstrates commendable familiarity with the phenomenon under examination, and the scope of the analysis is well-defined. The response is a logical, well-structured, and justified whole, showing the ability to compare and select relevant information appropriately. The nursing method is described in an exemplary manner, and its significance is well-justified with references. The comments introduce an exemplary new perspective and are substantiated with evidence-based information.