Knowledge base and Foundations of Health PromotionLaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

Student
- knows the key concepts, areas of action, and ethical foundation of health promotion.
- is able to apply a positive and resource-oriented perspective on health.
- understands the significance of citizen engagement in health promotion.
- recognizes a wide range of health determinants and their importance in health promotion.
- understands the existence of health inequalities and the possibilities for reducing them.
- is familiar with available health and well-being indicators and can utilize them in identifying health promotion needs

Content

The concepts, principles and ethical values ??of health promotion
Definitions and concepts of health
The action areas and professional expertice of health promotion
Salutogenesis and its application as a health promotion approach
Engaging citizens in health promotion
Determinants of health, health inequalities and identification of needs

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student displays competence to deal with the basic content of the study unit but lacks competence in independent data acquisition, interpretation and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student fulfills the requirements for the study unit well. S/he displays competence in active data acquisition and is able to interpret the key features of the data to a clinical setting. The student has the ability to analyze the acquired knowledge and to apply it to the context of workplace.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student displays broad and versatile competence in the content of the study unit. S/he has great competence in targeted data acquisition. The student’s ability to make decisions shows independent thinking, responsible actions and leadership skills. The ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace is creative and versatile.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The student is proficient in the basic content of the study unit (competence evaluation), but independent data acquisition, interpretation and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace has shortcomings.