Occupational Health
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | STS2003 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2005T |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Nurmi, Regina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-TH-4A | 2009-01-05 – 2009-04-23 | Anne Puska, Helena Leppänen, Pirjo Koskinen | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows the factors threatening the health of a person at working age and the health risks related to work. The student will recognise diseases related to work, accidents at work and occupational diseases. The student knows how to guide the client to recognise and avoid the health risks at work. The student is able to counsel the client to use working methods that promote health or if needs be to guide to further care. The student knows how to support the health and rehabilitation. The student is able to use health technology in client counselling.
Contents
The health risks at work places. Promoting employees´ health, the prevention and the treatment of illnesses. The means of rehabilitation in supporting a work ability. The work of occupational health nurse. Labour legislation.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Juutilainen, I. 2004. Työterveyshoitajan käsikirja. Helsinki. Edita.
- Terveystarkastukset työterveyshuollossa. 2005. Helsinki. Työterveyslaitos.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, study discussions, assignment, group work, demonstration and exercise, independent study.
Assessment Methods
Active participation. Examination, both parts: nursing and medical. Numeric assessment. The clinical studies form a part of the course assessment.