Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Current research, evidence-based practice and information are brought together within a health-oriented approach to sexuality and reproduction. Although screening programs have emerged and have improved women's health, women continue to have unique health problems. A woman's sexual health encompasses medical, physical, social and psychological components. Thus sexual activity is influenced by self-esteem, values, culture, socio-economic factors and society. Understanding the reproductive and sexual needs of women facilitates an improvement in aspects of students' professional practice & increases the student's knowledge of women's sexual health through adult learning principles.

Aims

TBA

Objectives

On completion of the unit it is expected that the student will be able to

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of women's health as they apply to the delivery of professional services (GC 1; ANMC [M] 7-14);



2. Display knowledge of cancer screening for women & family planning (GC 1; ANMC [M] 7-14); and



3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the issues and management of menopause for women (GC 1,2; ANMC [M] 7-14).

QUT Graduate Capabilities:
GC 1 Knowledge & Skills
GC 2 Critical & Creative Thinking
GC 3 Effective Communication
GC 4 Lifelong Learning
GC 5 Independence & Collaboration
GC 6 Social & Ethical Responsibility
GC 7 Self Reliance & Leadership

ANMC Competencies [M] (2006)
Legal and Professional Practice 1-2
Midwifery Knowledge & Practice 3-6
Midwifery as Primary Health Care 7-10
Reflective & Ethical Practice 11-14

Content

Content which relates to a broad range of sexual and reproductive health issues will be addressed. This will include psychosocial and physical factors which influence family planning, undertaking sexual health histories, family planning and contraception, menopause issues and management, hormone replacement therapy, alternatives to hormone replacement therapy, epidemiology of breast cancer, breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, and ovarian cancer screening.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Various approaches are adopted to encourage a broad understanding of issues in sexual and reproductive health. Students are encouraged to think critically about key issues in their own specialties through an analysis of literature, case study analysis, contribution to class discussion and assessment items. Internal mode approaches include lecture sessions and professional learning experiences. Distance mode students receive a study guide (providing a framework for readings and encouraging critical analysis through a program of learning activities). An interactive web-site is also a key aspect of learning for both internal and external students.

Assessment name: Assignment 1
Description: Topic for analysis and discussion
Length: 3000 words

Discuss the critical role that reproductive health plays in women's overall physical, social and psychological well-being, with reference to one of the following areas:

• Infertility


• Live births


• Fertility rates


• Teenage pregnancies


• Births to unmarried mothers


• Abortion rates

Criteria for assessment:

1. Articulates the impact that decisions regarding pregnancy and childbearing have on personal characteristics and social impacts;


2. Discusses perinatal and reproductive trends at a National and International level; and


3. Demonstrates a satisfactory standard of presentation.

Relates to objectives: 1-3.
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Both
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: TBA

Assessment name: Assignment 2
Description: Reproductive Cancers
Length: 4000 words

Compare and contrast at an International and National level the impact of reproductive cancers (breast, ovarian and cervical cancers) on women's health. Discuss in your answer:

• Incidence and mortality rates


• Associated health behaviours


• Prevention programs

Criteria for assessment:

1. Articulates the incidence and mortality rates at National and International levels;


2. Analyses the associated health behaviours related to the reproductive cancers;


3. Discusses the implications for Women's Health; and


4. Outlines the prevention programs at National and International levels.

Relates to objectives: 1-3.
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Both
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: TBA

Academic Honesty

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A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Type: text
Author: Andrews
Title: Women's Sexual Health
Year: 1997
Publisher: Harcourt Brace & Company Australia

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 03-Jul-2012