Study Guide

Objective

The student:

• Understand the importance of sexuality for people’s overall well-being and know how to address sexuality with patients of different ages and in the prevention of various diseases
• Become familiar with the most common gynaecological diseases and their prevention
• Understand the normal process of pregnancy and learn common methods of monitoring pregnancy
• Can help a woman giving birth in an urgent, first aid-like situation
• Know the process of a normal postpartum period
• Understand the health promoting capacity of breastfeeding
• Know how to use the key medication databases related to the field

Content

Contents

• Sexuality and how to address it
• Common gynaecological disorders
• Process and monitoring of a normal pregnancy
• Process of a normal childbirth
• Normal postpartum period and breastfeeding
• Medication databases for pregnancy and the breastfeeding period

Materials

Lecture Materials
• Botha E. & Ryttyläinen-Korhonen K. 2016 tai uudempi painos. Naisen hoitotyö. SanomaPro Oy.

Teaching methods

Learning Activities/Workshop Tasks

Independent work
Simulations and classroom exercises
Group exam + individual component (based on all materials) discussions
Tutorial

Exam schedules

Retake opportunity as an individual exam at a separately agreed time.
The exam can be retaken twice.

International connections

Flipped learning (students study the topics independently or in small groups first, then the topic is discussed in a face-to-face class to form a comprehensive understanding together with the teacher)
Problem-based learning
Simulation pedagogy

Completion alternatives

There are no optional completion methods.

Student workload

4 credits = 4 x 27 hours = 108 hours of student work

Information and learning discussions and tutorial work
Classroom practice conducted in two sessions of 4+4 hours
LAB 1 (4h) Gynecological nursing (e.g., contraceptive methods, gynecological examination, gynecological instruments, taking a Pap smear, breast self-examination)
LAB 2 (4h) Emergency childbirth and breastfeeding, as well as pregnancy-related examinations
Simulation (4h)
Independent work: Anatomy and physiology tests
Written assignments (tutorial work, workshop tasks, and preparatory tasks for classroom practice)
Group exam with an individual component

Content scheduling

Contents

Sexuality and discussing it
Common gynecological diseases
The course and monitoring of a normal pregnancy
The course of a normal delivery
Normal postpartum period and breastfeeding
Databases for medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Further information

- Participation in tutorials is mandatory.
- Work attire is required for classroom practice sessions and simulations.
- Attendance in practice sessions and simulations is mandatory (100%); absences must be made up by attending other groups' sessions! (Make-up with a written assignment is not possible).
- There are related preparatory tasks on the Itslearning platform for practice sessions, which must be completed before attending the session. If a student has not completed the preparatory task, they cannot participate in the session.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Anatomy and physiology tests on the Itslearning platform, graded on a pass/fail scale (pass if 50% of answers are correct).
Written preparatory tasks, tutorial work, and small group work, graded on a pass/fail scale.
Classroom practice sessions and simulations (mandatory), graded on a pass/fail scale.
The exam is graded numerically on a scale of 0-5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Failed (0)

KNOWLEDGE:

Does not demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the basic concepts and objectives of the Sexual and Reproductive Health course.
Cannot justify or evaluate their own views and solutions. Does not utilize scientific information.
SKILLS:

Fails to complete assigned tasks.
Does not understand key practices or justify their choices.
Provides incorrect solutions to problems.
ATTITUDES:

Does not give or receive feedback.
Does not reflect on or recognize areas for improvement.
Does not recognize the values or ethical principles of the field.
Does not take responsibility for their part in group work.
Behaves unprofessionally.
Does not recognize the impact of their actions on sustainable development, economy, or the promotion of well-being.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Assessment Criteria - Satisfactory (1-2)

KNOWLEDGE:

Can identify, name, and define individual basic concepts related to the Sexual and Reproductive Health course.
Utilizes professional knowledge.
SKILLS:

Completes assigned tasks with guidance.
Understands various practices but cannot justify their actions or apply what they have learned according to the situation.
ATTITUDES:

Can selectively give and receive feedback.
Examines and evaluates matters from their own perspective.
Recognizes values and ethical principles important to their field.
Takes responsibility only for their part in group work.
Recognizes their interaction skills.
Recognizes what constitutes professional behavior.
Has limited recognition of the impact of their actions on sustainable development, economy, and well-being.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Assessment Criteria - Good (3-4)

KNOWLEDGE:

Can explain and compare the relationships between concepts related to the Sexual and Reproductive Health course.
Utilizes some scientific knowledge in addition to professional knowledge.
SKILLS:

Can independently choose the most appropriate course of action from different options and justify their choice.
Can apply, plan, and delimit tasks. Solves problems.
ATTITUDES:

Actively and constructively gives and receives feedback.
Examines and evaluates matters from both their own and the community’s perspective.
Has adopted the values and ethical principles of the field and acts according to guidelines.
Acts responsibly and participates in developing their interaction and teamwork skills.
Behaves professionally.
Can describe and evaluate the impact of their actions on sustainable development, economy, and well-being.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment Criteria - Excellent (5)

KNOWLEDGE:

Understands the broad concepts of the Sexual and Reproductive Health course and their causal relationships.
Can analyze, apply, and integrate into a professional context.
Can justify actions using scientific knowledge.
SKILLS:

Can search for and evaluate different practices and solution options.
Can justify choices and experiment with new practices.
Can creatively combine solutions or excellently justify and apply practices.
ATTITUDES:

Uses feedback systematically as a tool for personal and community professional growth. Adjusts actions based on feedback.
Actively reflects on personal skills and community practices.
Can flexibly apply ethical principles of the field in various value conflict situations.
Works collaboratively, responsibly, committedly, and constructively. Develops personal and group interaction, considering community and field requirements and needs.
Behaves professionally and can guide others in professional behavior.
Understands the impact of actions on sustainable development, economy, and well-being promotion. Can also act proactively in these areas.