Public Health
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHP1403 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | TH 2014 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2014-2015) |
| Credits: | 1 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Saikkonen, Sanna |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | S-SH-1VK | 2014-09-01 – 2014-12-19 | Paula Hakala | Finnish | 2014-08-15 – 2014-10-31 |
| 6 | S-TH-1A | 2014-09-01 – 2014-10-24 | Paula Hakala | Finnish | 2014-08-15 – 2014-09-21 |
| 7 | S-TH-1B | 2014-09-01 – 2014-10-24 | Paula Hakala | Finnish | 2014-08-15 – 2014-09-21 |
| 8 | S-SH-1A, S-SH-2CK | 2015-01-05 – 2015-06-05 | Paula Hakala | Finnish | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12 |
| 9 | S-SH-1B | 2015-01-05 – 2015-05-01 | Paula Hakala | Finnish | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12 |
| 10 | S-SH-1C | 2015-01-05 – 2015-05-01 | Sanna Saikkonen | Finnish | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12 |
Learning Outcomes
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.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 27 h
- of which scheduled studies: 13 h
- of which autonomous studies: 14 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
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
toim. Arpo Aromaa. Suomalaisten terveys. Duodecim.Kansanterveyslaitos (Stakes), 2005.Saarijärven offset.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture, practical exerices,learning diary, learning discussions, e-learning
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5
the student is able to
- independently and with a client-oriented approach to identify the key factors that affect health
- 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
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
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
Assessment Methods
Assignment, examination, evaluation/ grading (0-5)