Study Guide

Objective

The students will deepen their competence in monitoring the growth of school-aged children and young people and can support them and their families in making health choices that promote health. The students will be able to conduct their work based on identifying the physical and mental resources and risks of school aged children, young people and their families and can plan and carry out evidence based public health work with individuals, families, groups and communities.

Content

Services and support systems for school-aged children and young people
Multiprofessional cooperation and guiding patients in how to continue their care
Assessing and supporting the growth and development of school-aged children and young people (inc. life-style and environment)
Life-style counseling school-aged children and young people and their families - monitoring the growth and development of school-aged children and young peoples and screening methods in school and student healthcare
Identifying, preventing and early intervention concerning risks to children's growth and development
Assessing the need for special support and care and providing instructions and guidance to customers
Health counseling and modern working methods/interventions
Expertise in school health awareness teaching, the pastoral care of pupils and in the school community
Sexual health instruction and support for school-aged children and young people

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, 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)

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)

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.

Prerequisites

Usually basic and professional studies are must be accomplished