• Imetysohjaus (not translated) (SZ00BC01-3007),
         23.08.2021 – 29.10.2021,  1.5 cr — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Purpose

    On this course, you will learn the basics of breastfeeding guidance to be able to instruct and support mothers and families in successful breastfeeding, promote baby-friendliness and protect breastfeeding.

    Course competences

    Client competence in health and social care

    Health promotion competence

    Evidence based nursing and decision making competence

    Objectives

    After completing this course, you will be able to apply and provide evidence-based breastfeeding guidance and dietary advice to families expecting a child and with infants.

    You understand the factors promoting breastfeeding and the challenges related to breastfeeding on an individual, communal and social level.

    You understand the significance of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding as part of the overall well-being of women, families with infants and the community.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    For students and professionals in the social and health field
    Course contents
    Baby Friendly Initiative
    National and international breastfeeding recommendations
    Dietary recommendations for infants
    The anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding
    The safeguarding of the building and maintenance of milk production
    Breastfeeding confidence
    Evidence-based breastfeeding guidance
    Signs of successful breastfeeding
    Latching and breastfeeding positions
    Breastfeeding and health
    Special circumstances and challenges in breastfeeding
    Relationships, sexuality and multiculturalism from the point of view of breastfeeding
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria, passed/failed
    You are able to plan, implement and evaluate with justifications the -based breastfeeding guidance and dietary advice for families expecting a baby and families with infants.

    You are able to justify the factors promoting breastfeeding and the challenges related to breastfeeding on an individual, communal and social level.

    You are able to provide grounds for the significance of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding as part of the overall well-being of women, infants and families with infants.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Location and time

    Lähiopetus:
    To 23.9.21 klo 8-14 P3_K215
    Ke 6.10.21 klo 8-14 P2_D305
    Ti 16.11.21 klo 8-14 P2_D304 (not translated)

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Flipper learning
    Contact teaching, independent study of the material, online tests, learning task, training, demonstration of competence

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Deufel M. & Montonen E. (toim.) 2017. Onnistunut imetys. Duodecim. e-kirja.
    Hakulinen T., Otronen K. & Kuronen M. Kansallinen imetyksen edistämisen toimintaohjelma vuosille 2018-2022. THL.

    Lecturer(s)

    Christina Mantsinen

    Working life cooperation

    Visiting lecturers

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Online exam in the fall semester of 2021

    Timing

    23.08.2021 - 29.10.2021

    Learning assignments and student workload

    40,5h
    contact teaching 15h
    breastfeeding guidance training and demonstration of competence 8h
    independent study 16
    online exam 1,5 h

    Enrollment

    02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

    Content scheduling

    Contact teaching will take place on three days during the autumn semester 2020
    Breastfeeding guidance training and the demonstration of competence take place in training that involves expectant families or families with an infant

    Seats

    5 - 5

    Degree Programme

    Degree Programme in Nursing

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 1.5 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies