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Basics of Public Health Nursing (1cr)

Code: KG09AIHE923-3001

General information


Enrollment
26.08.2017 - 24.09.2017
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
21.08.2017 - 13.10.2017
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
Else Vierre
Course
KG09AIHE923

Objective

WORKING COMMUNITY COMPETENCE

Students are able describe the historical development of public health nurses' work in Finland. Students are competent in building their work on the principles of public health nursing. Students are able to explain the PHN's responsibilities in various environments. Students know the profession-specific competence and quality requirements, principles and contexts.

Content

Concepts in the public health nurse's work. Development of the public health nurse's work from the beginning of 20th to the 21st century. Public health nurse's sphere of practice and area of responsibility. Principles in their work. Public health nurses' professional competence.

Teaching methods

Lectures, lab skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The same criteria as for Advanced Public Health Nursing

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

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