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Supporting the Growth of Children and Adolescents

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: STHA0603
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: TH 2014
Level: Bachelor of Health Care
Year of Study: 4 (2017-2018)
Credits: 7 cr
Responsible Teacher: Leppänen, Helena
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3S-TH-4A2017-09-01 – 2017-12-22Helena Leppänen, Ritva AlaniemiFinnish2017-08-21 – 2017-09-18

Learning Outcomes

The student evaluates the growth and development of children and adolescents and the importance of the growth environment in promoting healthy growth. The student identifies the need for special support among children and adolescents and their families and plans the follow-up process and referral to care/ treatment.The student guides families, children and adolescents in the development of healthy sexuality.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 189 h
- of which scheduled studies: 91 h
- of which autonomous studies: 98 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Professional Basic Studies

Contents

Public health nursing of children and adolescents, the follow-up methods for monitoring the development of children and adolescents, health promotion and immunizations, supporting sexual and reproductive health, early interaction and specific support, multi-professional collaboration and family-service network.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

•Lastenneuvola lapsiperheiden tukena – Opas työntekijöille. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön oppaita 2004:14. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö.
•Armanto, A. & Koistinen P. 2007. Neuvolatyön käsikirja. Karisto Oy. Soveltuvin osin.
Neuvolatoiminta, koulu- ja opiskelijaterveydenhuolto sekä ehkäisevä suun terveydenhuolto. Sosiaali- ja terveydministeriö. Julkaisuja 2009:20.
•Kouluterveydenhuolto 2002 – Opas kouluterveydenhuollon työntekijöille, peruskouluille ja kunnille. Stakes. Oppaita 51. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö.
•Pirjo Terho, Eija-Liisa Ala-Laurila, Juhani Laakso, Hillevi Krogius, Matti Pietikäinen (toim.) 2002. Kouluterveydenhuolto.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises, virtual studies.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5
The student
- is able to evaluate children´s and adolescents´ growth and development and also the meaning of growth environment remembering individual differencies
- is able to guide children, adolescents and families in the development of healthy sexuality with an individual approach
- is able to evaluate the need for special support and for further treatment for a child, and adolescent and a family
- is able to use multiprofessional service network with a client-oriented approach

Grade 3
The student
- is able to evaluate children´s and adolescents´ growth and development
- is able to guide children, adolescents and families in the development of healthy sexuality
- is able to identify the need for special support for a child, and adolescent and a family
- is able to work in multiprofessional teams

Grade 1:
The student
- is able to describe the main characteristics of children´s and adolescents` growth and development
- is able to guide superficially children, adolescents and families in the development of healthy sexuality
- is able to describe the need for special support for a child, and adolescent and a family
- is able to name important co-operation partners

Assessment Methods

Active participation in lectures and exercises. Exam. Numerical evaluation/ grading 0-5, clinical practice and assignment affect the final grade. Paediatric courses are completed by participating in all lectures.


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