Health Promotion in Public Health Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
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| Code: | STHA1201 |
| Curriculum: | TH 2023 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Public Health |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Häyry, Riitta |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Taking the course in advance? See the courses during the academic year 2024-2025.
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 guides the client in health promotion and treatment and has a focus on the curret needs and the situation.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course 5 cr, (108 h)
- of which scheduled studies 44 h
- of which autonomous studies 66 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. The most common health problems in Finland and prevention, maintaining and promoting health and the ability to function.
Regional Impact
Public Health Nurses to work in the area
Internationality
Multicultural customers are also considered
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Vaarama M., Moisio P. & Karvonen S. 2010. Suomalaisten hyvinvointi 2010. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos.
Ajankohtaisia Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön selvityksiä ja toimenpideohjelmia.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, educational discussion, tasks and autonomous studies.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5
The student is able to
- evaluate the central health-promoting evidence-based work methods in public health nursing
- to use a critical approach and to look for, use and evaluate reliable information with health promotion
Grade 3
The student is able to
- describe health-promoting evidence-based work methods in public health nursing
- to use reliable information with health promotion and explain his/her choices
Grade 1
The student is able to
- name health-promoting evidence-based work methods in public health nursing
- to look for and to use reliable information with health promotion
Assessment Methods
Written examination and assignment.
Evaluation/grading (0-5).