Foundations of Ethics for Sexuality Professionals: Principles & Inclusive Practice Watch Preview
Unlock a new era of ethical confidence in sexuality education. Foundations of Ethics for Sexuality Professionals isn’t just another ethics course—it’s your guide to navigating real-world challenges with courage, clarity, and compassion. Through an intersectional, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens, you’ll gain practical tools to address complex dilemmas, support diverse communities, and create safer, more equitable learning environments for all.
Whether you’re seeking AASECT continuing education credits or simply want to level up your ethical practice, this course delivers actionable strategies, real-world case studies, and expert insight for educators, counselors, coaches, health professionals, and advocates ready to make a real impact.
What you'll learn:
- How to confidently navigate real-world ethical dilemmas in sexuality education
- The core principles of informed consent, autonomy, confidentiality, and boundaries—applied through an intersectional lens
- Practical strategies for creating inclusive, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive learning environments
- Ways to identify and challenge bias, privilege, and systemic barriers in your teaching or practice
- How to address ethical issues unique to digital, remote, and hybrid settings
- Techniques for building trust and supporting students or clients of all backgrounds and identities
- Reflective tools for ongoing self-assessment, accountability, and professional growth
Ready to step into a new standard of ethical leadership in sexuality education? Enroll today and become a change-maker in your field.
9 Lessons
Module 1: Foundations of Ethics in Sexuality Education
Syllabus
Module 1: Foundations of Ethics in Sexuality Education
The goal of this module is to equip you with a strong ethical foundation for sexuality education, focusing on informed consent, autonomy, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
Module 2: Intersectionality & Ethical Decision-Making
Module 2: Intersectionality & Ethical Decision-Making
The goal of this lesson is to equip you to recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas in sexuality education using an intersectional lens, ensuring equity and inclusion for all.
Module 3: Cultural Humility & Anti-Oppressive Ethics
Module 3: Cultural Humility & Anti-Oppressive Ethics
The goal of this lesson is to equip you with practical skills and self-awareness to challenge oppression and practice cultural humility in all aspects of sexuality education.
Module 4: Ethical Dilemmas in Trauma, Power, & Nontraditional Practices
Module 4: Ethical Dilemmas in Trauma, Power, & Nontraditional Practices
The goal of this module is to equip you with the skills and frameworks to navigate complex ethical dilemmas involving trauma, power, and non-traditional practices in sexuality education.
Module 5: Ethics in Digital & Remote Contexts
Module 5: Ethics in Digital & Remote Contexts
The goal of this module is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate ethical challenges and create safe, inclusive, and equitable digital learning environments in sexuality education.
Module 6: Bias, Self-Assessment & Accountability
Module 6: Bias, Self-Assessment & Accountability
The goal of this module is to empower you to recognize, address, and remain accountable for bias—supporting ongoing ethical growth in your sexuality education practice.
Review, Final Assessment, & Wrap-Up
Review, Final Assessment, & Wrap-Up
The goal of this module is to consolidate your learning, address remaining questions, and prepare you to confidently apply ethical principles in your ongoing sexuality education practice.