Basics of Health Promotion
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHA0102 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2012T |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2012-2013) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Kajan, Elina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | S-SH-1B | 2013-01-07 – 2013-06-07 | Arja Alanko, Katja Rosenzveig, Sanna Saikkonen | Finnish | 2012-12-07 – 2013-01-07 |
| 15 | S-SH-1A | 2013-01-07 – 2013-06-07 | Anne Puska, Arja Alanko | Finnish | 2012-12-07 – 2013-01-07 |
| 16 | S-TH-1A | 2013-01-07 – 2013-06-07 | Arja Alanko, Paula Hakala | Finnish | 2012-12-07 – 2013-01-07 |
| 17 | 2012-10-29 – 2013-03-01 | Arja Alanko, Paula Hakala | Finnish | 2012-10-08 – 2012-10-29 |
Learning Outcomes
During different periods of life, the student knows the factors which affect health and identifies the different points of view, theories and interpretations of health, mental health and welfare. The student knows the basics of sexual and reproductive health. The student knows and is able to describe the most common Finnish diseases and the risk factors of these diseases. The students also learns about the prevention of the most common diseases and about reducing health problems. The student has a command of the basics of preventive intoxicant work.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course 135
- of which scheduled studies 65 h
- of which autonomous studies 70 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
The concept and the phenomenon of health and mental health,resources. Intoxicants, the phenomena of the intoxicant use. Health of the aged population. Sexual and reproductive health . The concepts public health science and - work, problems of the Finnish national health risks and their prevention. The concepts of public health medicine and public health, the risk factors and preventive work
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Ryttyläinen, Valkama (2010) Sekusaalisuus hoitotyössä. Edita.
Savola, Koskinen-Ollonqvist.Terveyden edistäminen esimerkein. Käsityksiä ja selityksiä. Terveyden edistämisen keskuksen julkaisuja -sarja 3/2005. Terveyden edistämisen keskus ry 2015. Soveltuvin osin.
Kyttälä,. Ovaskainen, Krunberg- Kippila, Erkkola, Tapanainen, Tuokkola, Veijola, Simell, Knip, Virtanen (2008) Kuhanen, Oittinen, Kanerva, Seuri, Schubert (2010) Mielenterveyshoitotyö. WSOYpro, soveltuvin osin.
www.finelli.fi
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture, practical exerices,learning diary, learning discussions, e-learning
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1
The student is able to
-under supervision to identify the key factors that affect health
- find and use evidence-based research findings
- under supervision prevent health problems, work with preventive health care and promote health
- to follow the ethical principles
Grade 3
The student is able to
- on own initiative to identify the key factors affecting health
- find and use evidence-based reserach findings
- work independenlty and prevent health problems, work with preventive health care and promote health
- follow the ethical principles and to evaluate how well (s)he and the work community follow the ethical principles
Grade 5
the student is able to
- independently and with a client-oriented approach to identify the key factors that affect health
- to use a critical approach when finding, using and evaluating evidence-based research findings in developing nursing
- work independently and with a client-oriented approach with preventive work methods and promote health
- follow the ethical principles and to develop the work community´s and his/her own ability to follow the ethical principles
Assessment Methods
Assignment, examination, evaluation/ grading (0-5)