Public Health Nursing ExpertiseLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The ability of the student to identify and deepen knowledge concerning professional public health nursing entities and to act independently in various settings in public health nursing increases. Expertise in the current health needs of the population and meeting them is enhanced during the studies. Studies are geared towards becoming versed in the social activity aspect of health promotion and exercising influence. The ability to critically evaluate one´s own performance and actively follow its productivity is strengthened.

Content

Public health nurse expertise and career development
International challenges in public health nursing
The current health care needs of the population and meeting them: theories and application models of public health nursing and health promotion
The district as a health promotion environment: cooperation among various managerial administrations, skills to influence social decision-making

Qualifications

Health Promotion
Health Promotion Methods