SHS169 Sexual Health/Reproductive Health

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code SHS169
Name Sexual Health/Reproductive Health
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. Elif DAĞLI
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim is for students to gain knowledge about the importance of sexual and reproductive health in human life/society, safe sex, family planning, fertility awareness, and methods of protection against sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive system malignancies.

Course Content

The concepts of sexual and reproductive health are explained through a holistic approach to sexual and reproductive health services, sexual life, family planning methods, sexually transmitted infections, and safe sex, along with information on the importance of these concepts in human life and society.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Özbek H, Eroğu V., Çakır D.(2025) (Ed) Sexual health and reproductive health, Nobel Academic Publishing. Bora, A. and İnce, Ş. (Ed). (2021). Gender equality. Hacettepe University Women's Issues Application and Research Center. Büyükkayacı Duman N. (2020). Sexual health. Nobel Medical Bookstores. Ersanlı, K. and Kumcağız, H. (2016) Sexual health education, Ankara: Pegem Academy.

Notes

Bora, A. and İnce, Ş. (Eds). (2021). Gender equality. Hacettepe University Women's Issues Application and Research Center. Büyükkayacı Duman N. (2020). Sexual health. Nobel Medical Bookstores. Ersanlı, K. and Kumcağız, H. (2016) Sexual health education, Ankara: Pegem Academy.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 It explains concepts related to sexual health.
LO02 It defines concepts related to reproductive health.
LO03 Knows the normal sexual response cycle.
LO04 It explains sexual health problems in women and men.
LO05 It discusses the topic of safe sex.
LO06 It discusses existing policies on reproductive rights and gender.
LO07 It explains current information about methods of contraception.
LO08 It explains sexual health according to developmental stages.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic structure and function of human mouth-teeth.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Lists the basic features of applications to the mouth region.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describe basic information about disinfection, sterilization and hygiene 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognize the tools and equipment used in the clinic.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses information about tool maintenance and protection
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Counts the preparation steps of the unit before the examination and treatment of the patient.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies four-handed the work rules.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepares the study area by using basic knowledge and skills related to the applications.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It provides sterilization and disinfection of used tools.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It will follow the patient's appointment.
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepares the work area and patient before application.
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It assists the dentist in a way that allows the dentist to perform four-handed work.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepare the materials used during dental treatments. It makes disinfection and sterilization of the instruments used.
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Patient fills appointment, follow-up and laboratory forms. Controls materials relating to the patient and transmit them to the laboratory expert
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It is a periodic calibration and maintenance of instruments used and provides the most efficient way to work.
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It determines the shortcomings of clinical and requests for materials required.
PLO17 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Provides the most appropriate and fast coordination between patient and physician when necessary.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik After graduation, he / she critically evaluates the information he / she learned with his / her own knowledge. 5
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Professional and colleagues as having ethical responsibility, communicates with healthy patients and physicians will use the qualification to follow developments in the field and at least one foreign language to communicate with colleagues.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Take measures relating to health and safety in the work environment. Follows the technological developments.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to the course and resources, basic concepts related to sexual and reproductive health, sexual myths and values. Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Sexual identity, gender roles, gender, and the effects of gender inequality on reproductive/sexual health. Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
3 Reproductive system anatomy and physiology Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
4 Sexual function and the sexual response cycle. Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
5 Healthy sex life Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Safe sex Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
7 Sexual health during adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum, climacteric, and old age. Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Örnek Olay, Tartışma, Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Sexual dysfunction and treatment methods Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
10 Sexually transmitted infections Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Anlatım
11 Fertility awareness Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
12 Regulation of Fertility Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması
13 Sexual abuse and violence Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Infertility Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Early diagnosis and treatment in the prevention of reproductive organ malignancies Reading the relevant literature. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 4 8
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload (Hour) 72
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,88
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 28.04.2026 11:45