Scope of Practice: Sexual Health Educator - Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

Sexual Health Educator scope of practice, as defined by the educational and regulatory bodies of the profession, includes:

Body Science (names of genitals and body parts, functions of body parts, care of body/hygiene)
Anatomy and physiology (further look into the reproductive body and its functions including conception, pregnancy, erections, and ejaculation)
Gender (gender roles, societal expectations, transgender/gender fluid/nonbinary identities)
Puberty for all (changes including growth spurts, body odour, acne, voice changes, mood changes, body hair, and hygiene)
Puberty changes caused by estrogen (menstruation, breast development, how to talk about these changes, how to manage these changes – period products and bras)
Puberty changes caused by testosterone (erections, ejaculation, nocturnal emissions, how to talk about these changes and how to manage these changes)
Public versus private (distinguishing public and private places, behaviours, and conversations)
Sexuality (sexual and romantic attraction, asexual and platonic attraction)
Relationships and decision making (types of relationships, consent, dating, rejection, setting boundaries, how and where to meet people, assertiveness, emotions)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and safer sex practices (methods of contraception, STI testing, types of STIs and symptoms)
Pornography
Exploitation and abuse prevention (defining abuse, tricky people, warning signs, reporting)

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