3 ECVET/ECTS / EQF Level 7 / 2nd year of study – STS
Module Description:
This module provides a comprehensive overview of pharmacological and somatic approaches to treating sexual disorders, including medical treatments for sexual dysfunctions and pharmacological interventions for paraphilic disorders. Additionally, the module covers the fundamental principles of forensic sexology, including the assessment of sexual offenders, legal aspects of sexual offences, and a multidisciplinary approach to forensic evaluation and treatment.
The module includes:
- Pharmacotherapy of Sexual Disorders (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, testosterone therapy, SSRIs, and other pharmacological agents)
- Medical Treatments for Sexual Dysfunctions (hormone therapy, somatic treatments for erectile dysfunction, strategies to enhance sexual function in women)
- Pharmacological Interventions in the Treatment of Paraphilias (antiandrogens, SSRIs, and other psychotropic medications)
- Forensic Sexology (legal and clinical aspects of sexual offenders)
- Methods of Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offences (psychological and neurobiological evaluation, rehabilitation programmes)
- Ethical and legal guidelines in forensic sexology
Learning Outcomes:
Competencies:
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
a) Understand pharmacological and medical treatments in working with sexual disorders.
b) Assess and treat sexual offenders within the context of forensic sexology.
c) Integrate pharmacological and somatic treatments with psychotherapeutic interventions in clinical sexology.
Knowledge:
By the end of the module, students will acquire:
a) Understanding of pharmacological treatments for sexual dysfunctions and disorders of sexual desire.
b) Knowledge of forensic evaluation methods for sexual offenders and legal regulations.
c) Insight into ethical dilemmas and medical guidelines in forensic sexology.
Skills:
By the end of the module, students will develop:
a) The ability to recognise indications and contraindications for pharmacological treatments.
b) The skill to evaluate sexual offenders through a multidisciplinary approach.
c) The capacity to integrate pharmacological, somatic, and psychotherapeutic methods in clinical practice.
Assessment of Knowledge and Competencies:
The module is assessed through:
– Written assignment – Case analysis of pharmacological treatment of sexual dysfunction.
– Presentation – Overview of forensic assessment and treatment of a sexual offender.
– Practical demonstration – Simulation of clinical assessment and therapeutic plan.
Total Learning Hours:
| Total learning hours: 90 hours | Independent study (literature, assignment preparation): 30 hours |
| Contact hours (lectures, exercises, presentations, practicum, clinical practice, supervision): 50 hours | Knowledge assessment (exam and presentations): 10 hours |