Sexual Health in Cancer Part 1 (IPODE)

Sexual Health in Cancer Part 1 (IPODE) (IPOD) is organized by de Souza Institute.,Course Starts: Sept 4, 2023,Course Ends: Nov 6, 2023,Description:,The purpose of this 7-week course is to assist health professionals in cancer care to integrate human sexuality in their thinking and practice. Sexual concerns are one of the most common problems encountered in cancer care settings; yet they are the least likely to be discussed unless asked. The framework of this course encourages course participants to:,• Address their own, and society’s, attitudes and biases towards sexuality and sexual health;,• Increase knowledge regarding functional and dysfunctional aspects of human sexuality; and,• Develop knowledge and skill with regard to assessment and educational interventions for common sexual health issues in cancer care. Attention to issues of diversity will be integrated throughout.,Learning Objectives:,• Explore personal beliefs, attitudes and biases that facilitate, or create barriers to, sexual health care in cancer.,• Understand normal sexual function across the lifespan, including anatomy, physiology, psychology and social/relational aspects of sexuality.,• Discuss the impact of cancer and treatment on sexuality and sexual function.,• Describe an integrated model of sexual health care and possibilities for integrating the model in clinical cancer settings.,• Discuss the role of your own discipline, as well as the role of the interprofessional team in addressing sexual health problems.,• Develop skill in using the first 2 levels of the PLISSIT Model.,• Demonstrate understanding of the 3-4 levels of the PLISSIT Model.,• Develop comfort in discussing sexual concerns with people from a variety of backgrounds.