Effectiveness of Health PromotionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student
- understands the features of health promotion research and effectiveness evaluation
- can evaluate the process, outcomes and effects of health promotion activities
- is able to plan and utilize cross-sectoral work for health promotion actions
- can use evidence-based knowledge to develop health promotion practices
- knows the meaning and practices of health impact assessment (HIA)

Content

Evidence-based health promotion
Health promotion planning models
Individual and community level theories and models of behavior change and health counseling
Empowering and client-oriented health promotion

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.