MEDI6260

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN DIABETES

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This is a distance-learning course designed for medical practitioners involved in the care of diabetic people experiencing sexual difficulties as a consequence of their disease. It will provide candidates with an understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of sexual dysfunction in diabetic men and women and will examine the various diagnostic and management approaches that are available. The psychological distress and anxiety experienced by patients with these conditions will also be discussed and a range of counselling strategies explored.

Objectives 1. To gain knowledge and understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of sexual dysfunction in diabetes.
2. To gain knowledge of the appropriate investigation and management of sexual difficulties in diabetes.
3. To gain knowledge and understanding of the psychological distress experienced by diabetic men and women with sexual difficulties.
4. To gain knowledge of the various counselling strategies for sexual dysfunction among diabetic patients.
Content Pathophysiology of sexual dysfunction in diabetes.
The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in diabetes.
Investigation, diagnosis and management of sexual dysfunction in diabetes.
The psychological burden of sexual dysfunction for diabetic patients.
Counselling strategies for patients with sexual dysfunction.
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Knowledge equivalent to that gained in an MBBS degree and from the course, Introduction to Diabetes Care, will be assumed. Participants must be medical practitioners working in the area of diabetes care.
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : Paper Based
External Mode
Teaching Methods Case Study
Problem Based Learning
Experience Based Learning
Integrated Learning
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Assessment Items
Case Scenario/PBL exercises Assessment will be responses to questions posed in relation to paper-based clinical problems, learning issues and practice tasks
Contact Hours Problem Based Learning: for 8 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Diabetes Care or Master of Diabetes Care programs.