• Health Promotion (SWNS2015-3007),
         08.01.2023 – 12.03.2023,  3 cr  (SNS22SG2) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Purpose of the course
    In this course you will learn the basics of health promotion and guidance in nursing.

    Competences of the course
    Client competence in health and social care
    Health promotion competence
    Guidance and interaction competence

    Learning outcomes of the course
    You know the health promotion framework, principles and key concepts. You know the basic methods of health promotion guidance in nursing. You are aware of current health promotion recommendations globally and understand their importance in client-oriented guidance.
    Course contents
    National and international strategies for health promotion
    Health promotion framework and key concepts
    Ethics and principles of health promotion
    Levels of health promotion (individual, community and society) and modes of action
    The health and well-being of the population
    Stages of change model
    Working methods of guidance: speaking, motivational discussion, resource-based counseling, digital methods
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Sufficient 1
    You can name the health promotion framework, principles and key concepts. You are able to describe the main methods of guidance in planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion. You are able to define current health promotion recommendations and understand their importance in customer-focused guidance.

    Satisfactory 2
    You can describe the health promotion framework, principles and key concepts. You are able to describe the main methods of guidance in planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion. You are able to interpret current health promotion recommendations and understand their importance in client-oriented counselling.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3
    You are able to define the framework, principles and key concepts of health promotion. You are able to define the main methods of guidance in planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion. You are able to apply current health promotion recommendations and understand their importance in client oriented guidance.

    Very good 4
    You can illustrate the framework, principles and key concepts of health promotion. You are able to define and justify key methods of guidance in planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion. You can apply current health promotion recommendations and justify their importance in client oriented guidance.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5
    You can demonstrate the framework, principles and key concepts of health promotion. You can define and evaluate key methods of guidance in the design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion. You are able to apply and analyze current health promotion recommendations and assess their importance in client-oriented guidance.
    Language of instruction

    English

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Contact learning - lectures and case study
    Online lectures
    Individual and group learning
    Self evaluation & peer evaluation

    Lecturer(s)

    Marina Hirjaba

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    WHO. Fact sheets.
    UN. Sustainable Development Goals
    EuroHealthNet. Health promotion practices in Europe.
    Finnish National Institute for Healtyh and Welfare. Health Promotion.
    Scriven A., 2017. Ewles & Simnett's promoting health : a practical guide. Seventh edition. Edinburgh: Elsevier.
    Kemppainen V, Tossavainen K, Turunen H (2013). Nurses' role in health promotion: an integrative review. Health Promotion International, Volume 28, Issue 4, 1 December 2013, Pages 490–501.

    Lecturer(s)

    Marina Hirjaba

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    The exam schedule will be informed when the course starts.

    Timing

    08.01.2023 - 12.03.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Lectures 24h
    Independent learning 47h
    Group learning 10h

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

    Groups
    • SNS22SG2
    Alternative learning methods

    For accreditation matters please contact the Head of the Degree Programme in Nursing.

    Assessment methods

    Open Studies 5

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 3 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies