STTI Curriculum
Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
Objectives:
This class is designed to teach students to:
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Demonstrate the ability to comfortably discuss sex and the reproductive system.
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Identify and briefly describe the internal and external female reproductive anatomy.
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Describe the structure and function of the internal and external male sexual anatomy.
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Identify and describe the internal male organs, and the processes of sperm production and ejaculation.
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Describe pubertal changes in males and females.
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List the clinical issues related to intersex conditions and describe the challenges people face.
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Describe the physiological changes during sexual arousal and response, differentiate between the Masters and Johnson four-phase sexual response cycle and Kaplan’s three-phase cycle of sexual response, and apply to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the diagnosis and treatment of physiological problems, including pain disorders.
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Describe how pelvic floor disorders affect sexual arousal, infrequent orgasm, and dyspareunia.
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Conceptualize and formulate treatment plan for sexual issues related to physiology.
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Use an understanding of varying cultural attitudes towards circumcision to identify potential therapeutic concerns.
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Describe pros and cons of male circumcision in a cultural context.
