Paediatric and Adolescent Health
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | STS1002 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2009T |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2012-2013) |
| Credits: | 6 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Nurmi, Regina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | S-TH-4A, S-TH-4B | 2012-08-27 – 2012-12-21 | Helena Leppänen, Ritva Alaniemi | Finnish | 2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07 |
Learning Outcomes
The student deepens her knowledge of the growth and development of children and adolescents and the meaning of growth environment for the promotion of growth and development. The student gets acquinted with family-oriented and multidisciplinary work and understands the meaning of interaction with children and their families in health promotion and well-being. The stundent is able to handle examinations and screenings in child`s and adolescents health care. The student gets profient in regognizing disorders, to assess what kind of support is needed and to plan monitoring and care support in co-operation with different experts.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 189 h
- of which scheduled studies: 91 h
- of which autonomous studies: 98 h
Contents
Children`s physical, psychosocial and social development. Health monitoring and screenings. Health promotion and multidisciplinary work. Public Health nurse`s expertise in paeditaric and adolescent health care.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Mäki P., Wikström K., Hakulinen-Viitanen T., & Laatikainen T. (Toim.). Terveystarkastukset lastenneuvolassa & kouluterveydenhuollossa. Menetelmäkäsikirja, 2011. THL.
- Lastenneuvola lapsiperheiden tukena. Opas työntekijöille. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön oppaita 2004:14. STM.
- Kouluterveydenhuolto 2002. Opas kouluterveydenhuollon työntekijöille, peruskouluille ja kunnille. Stakes. Oppaita 51. STM.
- Terho P., Alalauri EL., Laakso J., Krogius H. & Pietikäinen M. 2002. Kouluterveydenhuolto. Duodecim. Soveltuvin osin.
- Rokottajan käsikirja. Kansanterveyslaitos. Verkkojulkaisu www.thl.fi
Seksuaalikasvatuksen standardit Euroopassa. Maailman terveysjärjestö (WHO) 2010, THL.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, written assignment, case studies and group work
Assessment Methods
Participation in lectures, excercises an examinations