Management in Public Health Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | STS2004 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2005T |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 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 – 2009-05-02 | Outi Vekara, Ritva Lehtonen | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows the legislation and public health programmes and the organisation of public health nursing. The student is able to act as a member of a multiprofessional team and knows the methods of management in public health nursing. The student can be in charge of her/his own professional development.
Contents
Organisation and structure in public health service. Health care legislation. Public Health programmes. Quality management and the developing work community in public health nursing work. Management in a multiprofessional team. Work counselling as a support of professional growth.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Laaksonen,H.,Niskanen, J., Ollila, S. & Risku, A. 2005. Lähijohtamisen perusteet terveydenhuolossa. Helsinki. Edita. Prima Oy. (Parially)
Material provided by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures,exercises,work counselling, independent study.
Assessment Methods
Active participation in lectures. Exam or written assignment. Numeric assessment.