Public Health Nursing of a Family Expecting a Child
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | STHA1101 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | TH 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2019 / 2021 / 2023 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Public Health |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2018-2019 / 2019-2020 / 2020-2021 / 2022-2023 / 2024-2025 / 2026-2027) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Alaniemi, Ritva |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-TH-4A | 2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21 | Ritva Alaniemi | Finnish | 2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17 |
| 2 | S-TH-4A | 2019-09-02 – 2019-12-22 | Ritva Alaniemi | Finnish | 2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09 |
| 3001 | TH2017-4A | 2020-08-24 – 2020-12-20 | Ritva Alaniemi | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2020-09-11 |
| 3002 | TH2019-4A | 2022-08-22 – 2022-11-13 | Ritva Alaniemi, Sanna Saikkonen | Finnish | 2022-08-01 – 2022-09-06 |
| 3004 | TH2021-4A | 2024-08-01 – 2024-12-15 | Sanna Saikkonen | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2024-2025
Learning Outcomes
The student learns more about client- and family-oriented maternity care, is able to meet the needs of the families, is able to carry out holistic nursing and multiprofessional teamwork.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 106 h
-of which contact teaching: 52 h
-of which independent studying: 54 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Reproductive and sexual health and gynecological nursing
Contents
The client- and family-oriented approach in maternity care. Health promotion and counselling of pregnant women and women in puerperium, giving breast feeding-instructions, supporting early interaction and growing into parenthood, family planning and risk pregnancies. The theory about postpartum check-up.
Regional Impact
We respond to the needs of healthcare professionals in the area
Internationality
Taking into account the multicultural nature of clients in the training of nurses
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, educational discussions, pair work, case exercises, virtual study and independent study
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5
The student
- implements family-centred maternity care independently and with a client-centred approach
-is able to look for, use and evaluate evidence-based information in nursing and in developing nursing
-is able to cooperate with different partners in the treatment of a client
-is able to follow the ethcial principles and develop his/her own and colleagues´ ability to follow these principles
Grade 3
The student
- implements family-centred maternity care independently
-is able to look for, use and evaluate evidence-based information in nursing
-is able to cooperate independently with different partners in the treatment of a client
-is able to follow the ethcial principles and evaluate his/her own and other colleagues ability to follow the principles
Grade 1
The student
- implements family-centred maternity care under supervision
-is able to look for and use evidence-based information in nursing
-is able to cooperate with different partners in the treatment of a client when supervised
-is able to follow the ethcial principles
Assessment Methods
Participation in lectures, exam or written assignment. Numeric assessment/ grading 0-5
Work Placement
A five-weeks practical training in maternity care, with an emphasis on maternity clinic
Further Information
Feedback on the course is given through the spark program