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Sustainable Global Health Challenges (3cr)

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General information


Timing
16.02.2026 - 20.03.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Teaching languages
English
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Nursing
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
Kaisa Jokinen
Riikka Sinivuo
Minna Eriksen
Course
SZ00DA37

Realization has 5 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 40 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 16.03.2026 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Sustainable Global Health Challenges SZ00DA37-3001
R35C129c Oppimistila (aik)
Tue 17.03.2026 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Sustainable Global Health Challenges SZ00DA37-3001
R35C129c Oppimistila (aik)
Wed 18.03.2026 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Sustainable Global Health Challenges SZ00DA37-3001
R35C119 Kasvosali (aik)
Thu 19.03.2026 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Sustainable Global Health Challenges SZ00DA37-3001
R35C119 Kasvosali (aik)
Fri 20.03.2026 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Sustainable Global Health Challenges SZ00DA37-3001
R35C119 Kasvosali (aik)
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Execution methods

Online studies available 16.2.2026-15.3.2026
Intensive program in Finland Jyväskylä 16.-20.3.2026

Content

Our aim is to increase participants' awareness and knowledge about global health and social issues, as well as the role of community members, healthcare and social professionals, and other relevant stakeholders in finding innovative solutions through an interdisciplinary approach, in line with the Health in All Policies framework.

This BIP will explore the various global health issues and their local, regional and global impacts. It will also examine the strategies used to address these issues and the various approaches to developing sustainable solutions. We will look at a range of global health issues for example the impact and challenge of demographic change and migration, diversity contests and cultural impacts, the access to healthcare, the role of digitalization and how it can help to achieve SDG goals. We talk about mental health, non-communicable diseases, the economic impact, and how climate change influences global health.
We also want to encourage a critical reflection of values regarding history and the future. We will discuss the roles that different stakeholders, including governments, non-governmental organisations and the private sector, have in tackling these issues. Participants will also develop their knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals and the role they play in promoting global health. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a deeper understanding of the complexities of global health and the importance of collaboration and innovation in finding solutions.

Location and time

Face-to-face studies. Intensive week at Jamk campus: 16.-20.3.2025
16.2.-15.3.2025, two online synchorous session, groupwork in national and international groups.

Teaching methods

Lectures, groupwork, human-centered design process, online learning, face-to-face learning, reflection, peer-review.

Learning outcomes
Increase participants' awareness and knowledge about global health and accompanying global and social challenges

Increase participants' awareness and knowledge about the role of health and social professionals in relation to these challenges

Increase participants' awareness and knowledge about how to find and generate innovative solutions through a multidisciplinary approach

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