National and Global Health (2cr)
Code: SHO2C2-3007
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.09.2017 - 01.10.2017
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.02.2018 - 31.05.2018
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 1 cr
- Virtual portion
- 1 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Course
- SHO2C2
Evaluation scale
1-5
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.
Employer connections
Theoretical course
Student workload
will be announced in the course implementation plan
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Client- and Population - Based Health Promotion in eraly phase of the studies.
Qualifications
No previous studies required