Health communication (5 cr)
Code: S000ER37-3001
General information
Enrollment
02.05.2022 - 15.05.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of Health Care
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Teachers
- Elina Ala-Nikkola
- Teija Rautiola
- Jaana Seitovirta
Teacher in charge
Teija Rautiola
Groups
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S1921S6Terveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma ylempi
Objective
Student can
- apply communication theories and approaches for health promotion
- select and use appropriate communication methods for a specified audience in order to raise awareness, influence opinion, advocate for and enable action on health and welbeing issues
- identify and use innovative communication techniques appropriate for the specific setting, customs, and social and cultural environment
Content
- Theory and practice of effective communication
- Information technology for social media, and mass media in health promotion
- Advocating for health
- Diffusion of Innovations theory
- Health Literacy
Location and time
Periods 1 and 2
Timing and content plan https://fi.padlet.com/teija_rautiola1/cff900yw6wco
Materials
Pre-task - familiarize yourself with the themes of Advocacy for Health, Health Literacy and Online Health Information before the start of the online implementation on October 4, 2022
1. Read the book: "Health Promotion Theory", Chapter 10: Health Communication, (pages 141-156),
2. Read the book: "The Routledge Handbook of Health Communication", Chapter 12 Online Health Information, (pages 181-196).
Literature:
1. 1.Cragg, Liza, et al. Health Promotion Theory. McGraw-Hill Education.2013. ProQuest Ebook Central.
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/metropolia-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1564342
2. Don Nutbeam, Elizabeth Harris, Marilyn Wise. Theory in a Nutshell
3.Thompson, Teresa L.et al.The Routledge Handbook of Health Communication. Taylor & Francis Group 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/metropolia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=684042
4. Learning material in Moodle
5. Griffin, Em (2011). A First Look at Communication Theory.
Eight Edition. New York: McGraw Hill College Div.,
Chapt. 2, 5 & 6.
Teaching methods
Lectures, assignments, presentations
Moodle: Terveysviestintä syksy 2022 (ryhmä S1921S6)
Individual and group work
Group discussion and reflection
Employer connections
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Exam schedules
-
Completion alternatives
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Student workload
2 ECTS lectures
3 ECTS individual- and moodleworking
Obligation to attend online steering learning meetings
Content scheduling
Periodization may be refined later.
4.10 klo 9.00-16.00 Teaching online.
7.10 klo 13.00-16 Teaching and tutoring online.
3.11 klo 9.00-12.00 Guided team blogging (Editorial comments and guidance).
2.12 klo 13.00-16.00 Reflection of submitted blogs online.
Evaluation scale
0-5
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.
Further information
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
A study unit or parts of it may be accredited based on previously acquired competence if the student has completed similar studies of higher education and/or the student has work experience to meet the competence requirements.