The Methods of Public Health Nursing, Public Health Work and Health Promotion (5cr)
Course unit code: SHTT0200
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
The students know the central contents and forms of public health work and health promotion in the different phases of human life. They master the empowerment-oriented activities which create health and the prerequisites for health. The students can independently and responsibly perform public health nursing duties and work in multiprofessional teams and different networks of health promotion. They can utilise IT and health technology, as well as evidence-based knowledge in their work.
Content
The process of public health nursing. Empowering public health nursing. The main forms of public health nursing. Vaccinations. Projects and plans. Multiprofessionalism and collaborative networks. Community analysis and health impact assessment. IT and health technology services.
Qualifications
The preceding professional studies of the Degree Programme in Nursing
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
exam, workshop assignment and peer assessment