Community Public Health Nursing / The Theoretical Basics of Public Health Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study module / Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | STS2001 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2009T |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2012-2013) |
| Credits: | 20 / 3 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 – 2012-10-26 | Helena Leppänen | Finnish | 2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is able to demonstrate an understanding of the basis, history, development and challenges in the future in the health care. The student deepens his knowledge in the theoretical and functional basis of health promotion. The student is able to handle the methods in health promotion, he can put into practice various projects of health promotion. The student is acquainted with the health policy and population based methods of treatment.
Contents
The concepts and development of health promotion. Models and methods in health care. Monitoring the health status of the population. Community diagnosis.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Simoila, R. 1994. Terveydenhoitajan työn kehitys, ristiriidat ja työnorientaatiot. Helsinki.STM.
- Siivola, U. 1985. Terveyssisar kansanterveystyössä. Porvoo. WSOY.
- Pietilä, A-M et al. (toim.) 2002. Terveyden edistäminen, uudistuvat työmenetelmät. Helsinki. WSOY.
- Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö 2001. Valtioneuvoston periaatepäätös Terveys 2015 kansanterveysohjelmasta. Helsinki
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, written assignment, case studies and group work, independent studies
Assessment Methods
Written assignment. Numeric scale.