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.
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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 | ||