Study Guide

Objective

To plan, implement, and evaluate the monitoring of child growth and development in collaboration with clients
To support children in making health-promoting choices
To encourage families in parenthood and promote healthy lifestyles
To assess the need for special child and family support and care
To maintain and promote a safe community and environment for growth in collaboration with families and stakeholders

Content

Assessing and supporting the growth and development of children of different ages
Growth and development monitoring and screening methods
Assessing and supporting children’s and families’ resources
Family service network
Health checks for children, health monitoring methods and assessment
Resource support and resourceful parenting, family life skills, parents' health and well-being
Strengthening customer involvement, inclusive working methods for health promotion
Lifestyle guidance, early intervention and voicing concerns (e.g. mental health, weight control, intoxicants, sexual and reproductive health, violence)
Early identification of the need for special support and tests, long-term self-care support for the chronically ill and, if necessary, referral to follow-up treatment, child protection

Materials

Opettajan osoittama materiaali verkossa.

Teaching methods

Teams- ja lähiopetustunnit
Harjoitustunnit lähiopetuksena
Pienryhmätehtävät
Ennakko- ja välitehtävät opetustunneille moodlessa

Exam schedules

Tentti parintenttinä 21.4 klo 8.-11.00.

Content scheduling

20.03.2023 12.30 - 14.00 Etätunti (teams)
21.03.2023 08.00 - 11.30 Lähiopetus/harjoitustunti
27.03.2023 08.00 - 11.30 Etätunti (teams)
28.03.2023 08.00 - 14.00 Etätunti (teams)
04.04.2023 08.00 - 11.30 Etätunti (teams)
11.04.2023 08.00 - 15.45 Harjoitustunti lähiopetuksena
12.04.2023 08.00 - 15.45 Simulaatiot, lähiopetus
17.04.2023 08.00 - 15.45 Simulaatiot, lähiopetus

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5:
The students know how to analyse, compare, combine and select information and can present alternative procedures. They are able to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in every type of learning and operational environment. The students are proficient in selecting and critically assessing the techniques and models of public health nursing. They can work as part of a team promoting and developing the team's work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3-4:
The students are able to select appropriate procedures based on acquired knowledge and guidance. They are able to reflect upon and assess their own abilities and the practices of public health nursing. They can apply public health nursing practices as required. The students can work as members of teams to achieve the team's common goals. They can also justify their actions according to professional ethical principles.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory 1-2:
The students are able to work in an appropriate manner though a certain amount of uncertainty is apparent. The students are able to work under supervision in different learning and operational environments using public health nursing practices as required. The students can work as a member of a team taking other members of the team into consideration. Their work complies with professional ethical principles.

Assessment methods and criteria

Numeraalinen arviointi, määräytyy tentin perustella
Lisäksi opintojakson suoritus velvoittaa 100 % osallistumista harjoitustunniella, 80 % osallistumista lähi- ja etäopetustunneill sekä opettajan osoittamien tehtävien suorittamista.

Prerequisites

Usually basic, professional and optional studies must be accomplished