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Health communication (5 cr)

Code: S000ER37-3003

General information


Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 19.05.2024

Timing

12.08.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Health Care

Campus

Myllypurontie 1

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion

Teachers

  • Jaana Seitovirta
  • Maarit Vallinkoski
  • Pirjo Vesa

Teacher in charge

Pirjo Vesa

Groups

  • S1923S6
    Terveyden 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

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.