National and Global Health (2cr)

Objective

Students know how to evaluate the health and wellbeing of the population and are aware of factors that cause public health problems and future national and global health risks. Students understand how social decision-making and structures are linked with the promotion of health and functional capacity.

Content

The current health and wellbeing of the population. Factors that impair public health and prevention of these factors. Factors that promote or inhibit people's resources. The impact of the individual's or community's socioeconomic status on health. Early detection and prevention of risk factors. Prevention of accidents. Global heath risks and preparing for these risks.

Materials

Kauhanen, J. & al. (2013). Kansanterveystiede. 4. uudistettu painos. SanomaPro Oy. Saatavuus: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=103195
Web-based study materials related to non-smoking. Motivational interview study materials.

Teaching methods

Introductory lectures. Online studies. Seminar work. Independent assignments individually and in small groups.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Students master part of the concepts related to national and global health, epidemiological research methods and statistics used to describe and control national and global health. To some extent, they are able to read research and to use research knowledge to identify causes of health differences and the background of prevalent diseases. Students' attitude to the adverse effects of drug and alcohol abuse is professional to some extent, but their knowledge of the recovery methods is still somewhat lacking.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Students partly master the concepts related to national and global health, epidemiological research methods and statistics used to describe and control national and global health. They are able to read research and partly use research knowledge to identify causes of health differences and the background of prevalent diseases. Students' attitude to the adverse effects of drug and alcohol abuse is professional and they can facilitate clients' recovery by means of a motivating method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Students master the concepts related to national and global health, epidemiological research methods and statistics used to describe and control national and global health. They are able to read research and use research knowledge to identify causes of health differences and the background of prevalent diseases. Students' attitude to the adverse effects of drug and alcohol abuse is professional and they can facilitate clients' recovery by means of a motivating method.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail = 0
Students fail to master concepts related to national and global health, epidemiological research methods and statistics used to describe and control national and global health. They are not adequately able to read research and use research knowledge to identify causes of health differences and the background of prevalent diseases. Students' attitude is still lacking as regards the adverse effects of drug and alcohol abuse and the counselling of clients.

Qualifications

No previous studies required