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
First and Emergency Aid
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 Having information about structurel and functional human body, proper for medical terminology
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Having information about scene, sick/ victim and personal safety measure and sick/ victim transport equipments and proper transport technics.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Having information about medicine within their competence of mission, authority and responsibility and medicine administration technics
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Having information about indications of oxygen theraphy and equipments
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can insert endotrakeal intubation when indicated
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform bleeding control with proper equipment
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform advanced life support steps when indicated
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can drive ambulance and care it.
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To prevent from occupational accidents, can perform proper body mechanic technics
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can explain the sick/ victims condition by physical examination and other diagnositc methods
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can use automated and manual externally defibrillator
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can use proper equipments when immobilization of sick/ victim is needed
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can run triage and triage technics in multiple injuries or disasters
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can perform basic life support steps and methods
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can take responsibility as individually and as a member of team about solving problems of sick/ victims
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can analyse datas by critical approach when reached to domain spesific knowledge taken into consideration
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can communicate to command control center, other foundations and sick/ sicks´´ relatives by using proper technics and methods
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can cooperate with team members and other foundations 3
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can use information and communication technology and at least one foreign language as needed for communication and data transfer
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Can monitor results of changing environment and technologic advancement and analise these conditions´´ domain spesific dynamics 3


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: 04.05.2026 02:57