Executive Development Programme in Senior Sexual Health: Ethical Considerations
-- viewing nowThe Executive Development Programme in Senior Sexual Health: Ethical Considerations is a certificate course that addresses the critical need for professionals to understand and navigate the complex ethical issues surrounding senior sexual health. This programme is essential for those working in healthcare, social work, and other senior care fields, where ethical dilemmas are prevalent and require sensitive handling.
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• Ethical Foundations in Senior Sexual Health: This unit will cover the fundamental ethical principles that guide senior sexual health, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. It will also explore the ethical challenges that can arise in senior sexual health care.
• Consent and Capacity in Senior Sexual Health: This unit will delve into the concepts of consent and capacity in senior sexual health, including how to assess capacity and obtain informed consent from older adults. It will also cover legal and ethical issues related to sexual consent in the context of dementia and cognitive impairment.
• Confidentiality and Privacy in Senior Sexual Health: This unit will explore the importance of confidentiality and privacy in senior sexual health care, including how to maintain patient confidentiality in various settings and how to balance the need for confidentiality with the need to protect vulnerable older adults from abuse or neglect.
• Cultural Competence in Senior Sexual Health: This unit will cover the cultural diversity of older adults and its impact on senior sexual health care. It will also explore strategies for providing culturally competent care to older adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Diversity and Inclusion in Senior Sexual Health: This unit will delve into the diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions of older adults and their impact on senior sexual health care. It will also explore strategies for providing inclusive care to older adults who identify as LGBTQ+.
• Sexuality and Aging: Ethical Considerations: This unit will cover the ethical considerations related to sexuality and aging, including issues related to sexual expression, desire, and function in older adults. It will also explore strategies for addressing ethical dilemmas related to sexuality and aging in clinical practice.
• Ethical Use of Technology in Senior Sexual Health: This unit will explore the ethical considerations related to the use of technology in senior sexual health care, including issues related to telemedic
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- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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