Health Competence in Reception work
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SN00BX17 |
| Curriculum: | SH SNU2026 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2028-2029) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Björninen, Karina |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
Understand what health is, health promotion areas, and key health recommendations.
Know municipal responsibilities for health promotion as presented by a wellbeing coordinator.
Identify existing and emerging health threats at individual, community, and environmental levels and integrate them into client/patient health promotion.
Recognize health risk factors during appointments and phone consultations and provide early support to those in need.
Plan and implement health and functional capacity promotion interventions for individuals and communities in collaboration with clients/patients and multidisciplinary teams.
Understand vaccinations, immunization practices, and preparation of vaccination plans.
Practice essential clinical procedures through laboratory exercises.
Student's Workload
Total: 80 hours
Theory study
Laboratory practice: 14 hours
Independent study
Contents
Evidence-based guidance and promotion of health and functional capacity in phone counseling and clinical settings.
Encouraging healthy lifestyles and self-care by supporting preventive actions and treatment of adherence.
Community health development.
Control of communicable diseases and vaccinations.
Anticipation, monitoring, and evaluation of health promotion challenges.
Recognition, treatment, and follow-up of key diseases in nurse-led consultations.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Will be informed in the beginning of the course by the teacher
Relevant Curent Care Guidelines: www.kaypahoito.fi
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, discussions, group work (30h); laboratory practice (14h).
Assessment Criteria
Level 1 (Satisfactory)
Considers client backgrounds under guidance and their impact on health promotion.
Performs essential health check procedures with support; actions are tentative.
Acts safely in the work environment without endangering self or others.
Administers vaccinations under supervision.
Level 3 (Good)
Knows health promotion actors and applies principles in practice.
Addresses client health considering diverse backgrounds.
Performs health checks and consultation procedures independently.
Acts responsibly in the workplace and community, ensuring health and safety.
Administers vaccinations independently.
Level 5 (Excellent)
Understands the roles of various actors in health promotion comprehensively.
Promotes client health considering diverse backgrounds and contexts.
Masters' essential health check and consultation procedures.
Acts proactively to ensure health and safety in work and community.
Administers vaccinations and provides related guidance and counseling.
Assessment Methods
Written exam (graded 0–5)
Course feedback via Spark program