The Challenges of Health Care for Mothers and Children in Developing Countries (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Sisällön jaksotus

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)

Tavoitteet

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

Sisältö

- 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

Oppimateriaalit

You can find the study material on Learn.

Opetusmenetelmät

The course will be carried out 100 % online. You work independently studying the material, take part of online discussions, and tests.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

No

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

The web course lasts three months.

Kansainvälisyys

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.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The Web Course contains different sections including theory, videos, articles, sources, tests, and online discussions.

Esitietovaatimukset

The student has basic knowledge of the health care of mothers and children.