Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sexology
Course Code
RAD_010
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Juris Ērenpreiss
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Andrologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Juris Ērenpreiss
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in clinical sexology in accordance with the requirements of the specialty of a physician-andrologist in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the additional specialty of andrologist.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Defines male erectile dysfunction and types of treatment thereof from a sexological perspective, with an emphasis on psychological/behavioural treatment. Knows male libido and ejaculation disorders, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment thereof – from the perspective of sexology and sexopathology. Names female sexual disorders, causes, diagnosis, treatment thereof. Identifies sexual deviations: paedophilia, exhibitionism, sexual sadism, masochism and voyeurism, zoophilia. Explains pathologies such as sexual addiction and gender identity disorders.
Skills
1.Applies treatment methods for male sexual and erectile dysfunction, including behavioural ones, etc. Orients in the methods of treatment of female sexual dysfunctions. Orients in sexual deviations, including criminal ones.
Competences
1.Diagnoses and treats male libido and ejaculation disorders, erectile dysfunction; evaluates the choice of an adequate treatment method. Diagnoses and treats female sexual disorders. Orients in transgender issues and counselling.
Assessment
Individual work
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Getting acquainted with the recommended reading. Preparation of a presentation on the novelties of diagnosis and treatment of a current sexological pathology.
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Examination
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Practical work – 90% (diagnosis and treatment of sexological patients). Final examination: oral exam (analysis of 3 clinical cases) – 10%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Erectile dysfunction from the perspective of a sexologist and sexopathologist
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Treatment of erectile dysfunction, with emphasis on psychological and behavioural treatment methods
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Other male sexual disorders. Libido disorders, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment thereof – from the perspective of sexology. Psychological disorders of ejaculation
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Female sexual disorders: orgasmic disorders, pain during sex, sexual arousal disorders, sexual desire disorders
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Sexual deviations: paedophilia, exhibitionism, sexual sadism, masochism and voyeurism, zoophilia. Criminal sexual deviations, basic principles of forensic examination with the participation of a sexologist
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Sexual addiction. Gender identity disorder – transpersons (transgender)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Burnett, A. L., et al. 2018. Erectile Dysfunction: AUA Guideline. American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.
Additional Reading
1.
SSM - European Society for Sexual Medicine - Publications, Resources, Related journals
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ESSM Educational Committee, 2015. The ESSM Manual of Sexual Medicine
Other Information Sources
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British Journal of Sexual Medicine
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International Journal of Impotence Research: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
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International Journal of Transgender Health
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Journal of Sexual Medicine
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Advances in Sexual Medicine