Health Promoting Care (3 cr)
Code: USS21GV01-3002
General information
Enrollment
15.06.2022 - 21.08.2022
Timing
22.08.2022 - 18.11.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Campus
Åbo, Henriksgatan 7
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Jaana-Sofia Tengström
Teacher in charge
Jaana-Sofia Tengström
Groups
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USS21F-ÅSjukskötare (YH), h21, flerform, Åbo
Objective
The student:
Is familiar with the theories and current research on health and can apply them in promotional, preventive, curative and palliative care work
Can identify health risks in patients and understand the importance of early support at the individual level
Can, under guidance, along with individuals/groups in interprofessional teams plan and implement interventions that promote health and functional capacity
Has expertise in care in various service environments within health promotion
Content
Principles of health and illness, public health and endemic diseases
Health determinants
Epidemiology
Evidence-based health promotion and prevention, methods, rehabilitation
Empowerment
Lifestyle factors and their impact on health, guidance on lifestyle issues, self-care and commitment
Different service environments
Ethical issues in health education
Disabilities/impairments, functional ability, measurement methods
Artificial intelligence
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No preliminary requirements