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ESMN Curriculum
5 learning units
Foundational ESMN modules covering sexual health definitions, dysfunctions, life-course care, diversity, and compulsive sexual behaviour.
Online Courses
24 topic modules with 132 learning units — included with ASSM membership
The ASSM curriculum covers the full breadth of sexual medicine across Africa. Browse the topic modules below. Register or sign in to access course materials, timed unit tests where required, and your Certificate of Completion.
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Cancer And Sexuality
5 learning units
Sexual side effects of cancer and its treatment, with rehabilitation and support strategies.
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Development, Sex Education And Teenage Sexuality
8 learning units
Childhood development, adolescent sexuality, and evidence-based sexual education approaches.
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Intersex
1 learning units
Clinical understanding, care pathways, and ethical considerations for intersex individuals.
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DSM-5
3 learning units
Diagnostic criteria and classification of sexual dysfunctions in the DSM-5 framework.
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Drugs That Cause Sexual Dysfunction
1 learning units
Medications and substances that affect sexual function, with assessment and management strategies.
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History Taking
3 learning units
Structured clinical history-taking skills for sexual medicine consultations.
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Male And Female Anatomy, Sexual Response Cycle
6 learning units
Anatomy, physiology, and the human sexual response cycle for men and women.
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Male Sexual Dysfunction
13 learning units
Evaluation and treatment of erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders, and related conditions.
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Female Sexual Health And Wellness
8 learning units
Female sexual health, desire disorders, pain, and holistic wellness across the lifespan.
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Pregnancy And Sexuality
4 learning units
Sexual health before, during, and after pregnancy, including safety and counselling.
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Traditional Medicine And Sexuality
4 learning units
Traditional and complementary approaches to sexual health in African practice.
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Disability And Sex
5 learning units
Sexuality, intimacy, and inclusive care for people living with disability.
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Infertility
7 learning units
Infertility assessment, treatment options, and the impact on sexual and relational health.
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HIV, STIs And Sexuality
9 learning units
Prevention, diagnosis, and management of HIV and STIs in sexual medicine practice.
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Endocrinology
6 learning units
Hormonal influences on sexual function, including hypogonadism and related endocrine disorders.
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Cardiovascular Disease And Sexuality
8 learning units
Cardiovascular risk, sexual activity safety, and dysfunction linked to heart disease.
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Sexual Violence And Abuse
8 learning units
Recognition, response, and trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual violence.
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LGBTQ+
2 learning units
Affirming care, health disparities, and clinical considerations for LGBTQ+ patients.
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Relationship And Mindfulness Therapy
3 learning units
Couples therapy, mindfulness, and psychosexual approaches to relationship difficulties.
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Counselling, Questionnaires And Tools
11 learning units
Validated questionnaires, counselling techniques, and practical tools for clinical practice.
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Promotion Of Sexual Health
4 learning units
Foundations of sexual health promotion, African context, and public health recommendations.
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Surgery And Circumcision
2 learning units
Surgical interventions, circumcision, and post-operative sexual health considerations.
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Emerging Topics
6 learning units
Current and evolving topics at the forefront of sexual medicine research and practice.
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