ESSM has partnered with IOSS, a leading educational resource for sexologists (Kirana PS & Tripodi F, 2025), to provide healthcare professionals the opportunity to learn from top experts and earn a prestigious certification that can enhance their career prospects in clinical sexology and therapy.
ESSM Members will have a € 50 discount on the registration fee, contact admin@essm.org to retrieve your coupon
Key Benefits
Participants will:
- Learn from over 50 world-renowned experts across diverse specialties.
- Study at their own pace as the program is entirely remote, enabling them to seamlessly integrate it into their schedules.
- Access a rich array of online video lectures, including state of the art lectures, instructional courses, clinical case discussions, inspirational talks, and updates on clinical research, all available in asynchronous formats.
- Engage in group and individual online clinical supervision sessions led by an international pool of experts (synchronous).
- Develop practical skills rooted in ethical, inclusive, and diverse practices.
- Benefit from dedicated customer support to assist throughout the program.
- Claim 30 ACCME and 40 AASECT credits.
Directors of the Diploma:
Kirana PS, Greece
Health Psychologist, Sexologist, PhD
Tripodi F., Italy
Psychotherapist, Sexologist, ECPS
Program objectives:
- Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the psychological, behavioral, and relational aspects of sexual function, dysfunction, and overall sexual health, while recognizing the complex interplay with biomedical factors.
- Participants will develop competencies in diagnosing and treating sexual dysfunctions and other sexual problems, through evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered approaches of psychosexual therapy.
Course description:
- Core curriculum. Five sections including ethics and sexual rights; sexual, gender and relationship diversity; male sexual function and dysfunctions; female sexual function and dysfunctions; common factors associated with sexual function and dysfunctions; treatment approaches relevant to sex therapy.
- Supplemental curriculum. Optional educational videos on a variety of topics, from which participants will choose a selection according to their specific interests.
- Clinical Supervision. Live clinical supervision sessions for case management guidance. Group sessions are scheduled twice a month on predetermined dates and times, while individual sessions are arranged in coordination with the supervisor on weekdays. The schedule is managed by IOSS.
Certification requirements:
To earn the diploma, candidates must
- Watch all videos across the core curriculum (total 96 hrs) by completing a minimum of 90 viewing hours (asynchronous).
- Complete a minimum of 10 viewing hours of the supplemental curriculum for additional learning (asynchronous).
- Pass a final examination consisting of multiple-choice questions across 5 sections, based on the core curriculum. An 80% correct answer score is required to pass each section.
- Participate in four online group supervisions and four online individual supervision sessions (synchronous).
- The above need to be completed within 1 year starting from the date of registration.
The educational program and certification process for the diploma are conducted by IOSS, with the endorsement of the ESSM
STEP BY STEP CERTIFICATION PROCESS
STEP 1
Retrieve your ESSM members DISCOUNT COUPON – € 50 from the ESSM Office admin@essm.org
STEP 2
Receive confirmation from IOSS with all details, register for the course and start your training
STEP 3
Take the exams when you feel ready
and get your certification
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Please check the FAQ here below, they have been selected from those most commonly asked.
- As an ESSM member you are entitled to a € 50 discount on the IOSS diploma fee.
- To get this, contact admin@essm.org and request the discount before purchasing the diploma.
The registration fee includes:
- Access to 100 hrs of video lectures
- Four group (duration is 1,5 hrs) and four individual supervision sessions (duration is 1 hr), for a total of 10 hrs)
- Exam and certifications
- Dedicated customer support in weekdays/office hours.
- IOSS stands for International Online Sexology Supervisors, a platform dedicated to continuing education for sexologists.
- Learn more about IOSS and the Diploma at: www.sexologysupervisors.org
Group supervision sessions are held twice a month, most often on Thursdays at 16.00 – 17.30 UTC.
Learners need to check regularly for any changes on the schedule. Individual supervisions are booked within weekdays and are aligned with European or US timezones
No, the exam consists of five sections, and you can take each section when you feel ready or after viewing the relevant videos. If you do not pass on your first try, you are always welcome to retake the exam.
While the official language of the course is English, and learners are expected to understand and communicate in English, video captions are available in ten languages to support the learning experience. These captions are provided as an additional aid and not as a primary means of communication.
Part of the program is accredited. Specifically, you can get up to 30.25 ACCME (also recognised by the UEMS) and APA credits. Moreover, you can claim up to 40 AASECT credits. To get the certificate of these credits, you will need to complete a quiz and an evaluation form within a specific timeframe.
IOSS is responsbile for delivering the credits; they will provide you all the necessary infomation in due time.
This course is designed to be completed within one year from the registration date. If you are unable to finish within this timeframe, you can extend your access for an additional year by paying a supplementary fee.
NEED MORE INFO: feel free to contact the ESSM Office admin@essm.org; we will refer you to the correct person
