Health CommunicationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student:
- understands the importance of health communication and the multiple sources of information
- knows how to promote the health of individuals, communities and society through health communication
- can apply communication methods for evidence-based argumentation and to advocate for health promotion
- can communicate using appropriate methods to different population and cultural groups
- knows the possibilities of social marketing in health promotion

Content

The importance of communication in promoting health
Advocacy for health promotion
Health Literacy
Social marketing in 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.