The Challenges of Health Care for Mothers and Children in Developing Countries (5cr)
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General information
- Enrollment
- 01.12.2025 - 30.09.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 12.01.2026 - 31.12.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk, E-kampus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 300
- Course
- C-10118-CO00FQ18
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization The Challenges of Health Care for Mothers and Children in Developing Countries C-10118-CO00FQ18-3002. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Content scheduling
Health challenges of mothers and children in developing countries (0,5 ECTS) Observe the health of mothers and foetus and identify risk factors related to pregnancy and childbirth (2 ETCS) Plan, implement and evaluate the follow-up of mother's postnatal health and follow-up of growth and development of children (1 ECTS) Breastfeeding (0,5 ECTS) People with disabilities (1 ECTS)
Objective
After this online course, you will know about the health challenges facing mothers and children in developing countries. In addition, you will strengthen your competence when working in health care abroad or in Finland with immigrants. Mothers' and children’s follow-up takes account of the challenges in developing countries. - You will know about the most common health problems of developing countries as to pregnancy, postpartum and young children - You will be able to take care of pregnant mothers and under two-year-old children in developing countries and among immigrants in Finland - You will deepen your knowledge of mothers and children with disabilities in developing countries
Content
- Health challenges of mothers and children in developing countries - Observing the health of mother and foetus and identify risk factors related to pregnancy and childbirth - The follow-up of mother's postnatal health and the follow-up of the growth and development of children under two years of age - Breastfeeding as a child's health promoter - People with disabilities
Materials
You can find the study material on Learn.
Teaching methods
The course will be carried out 100 % online. You work independently studying the material, take part of online discussions, and tests.
Employer connections
No.
Exam schedules
The web course lasts three months.
International connections
After the online course, you will know about the health challenges facing mothers and children in developing countries. In addition, you will strengthen your competence when working in health care abroad or in Finland with immigrants. Mothers' and children’s follow-up takes account of the challenges in developing countries.
Student workload
The Web Course contains different sections including theory, videos, articles, sources, tests, and online discussions.
Qualifications
The student has basic knowledge of the health care of mothers and children.