Professional Competence in Public Health Nursing I
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | STHA0701 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | TH 2014 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2017-2018) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Hakala, Paula |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | S-TH-4A | 2017-09-01 – 2017-12-22 | Helena Leppänen, Paula Hakala | Finnish | 2017-08-21 – 2017-09-18 |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows the basis of public health nursing and the factors influencing the future work. The student is able to evaluate different models and work methods in public health nursing and health promotion with the help of evidence-based nursing. The student knows the meaning of the legislation, health policies and strategies as the basis of public health nursing. The student recognizes the main areas of the health care management and evaluates his/her work based on them.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course 135 h
- of which scheduled studies 65 h
- of which autonomous studies 70 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites.
Contents
The development of public health nursing and the influencing factors. Health promotion, models and work methods in public health nursing. Health care legislation and health policies, health care organization models and management. Development and management of health care processes, working with clients, leadership and public sector financies
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material recommended by the lecturer
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and educational discussion 65 h, autonomous studies 70 h.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5
The student is able to
- evaluate the central health-promoting evidence-based work methods in public health nursing
- describe the key factors that develop client work, personnel administration or the processes in health care
Grade 3
The student is able to
- describe health-promoting evidence-based work methods in public health nursing
- describe factors that develop client work, personnel administration or the processes in health care
Grade 1
The student is able to
- name health-promoting evidence-based work methods in public health nursing
- name single factors that develop client work, personnel administration or the processes in health care
Assessment Methods
Written examination (40%) and assignment (60%), Grading 0-5.