Planning Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs and Interventions (10 cr)

Objective

Student
- can apply the theories and models and evidence based knowledge for the development of health promotion programs, interventions and good practices
- is able to work cross-sectorally to develop and implement health promotion programs, interventions and good practices
- knows and is bale to demonstrate the practices Human Impact Assessment (HuIA) process and practices

Content

- focusing the development of health promotion actions innovatively based on the identified needs
- engaging stakeholders and citizens for the development of people-centered health promotion services, practices and actions
- arts and culture on the promotion of health and welbeing
- technological and virtual methods on health promotion
- Human Impact Assessment (HuIA)
- planning as well as the evaluation of impact and effectiveness of health promotion actions

Location and time

7.1.2024 - 24.5.2025. A more detailed schedule is in timetable.

Materials

Key literature is presented in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Participation in lectures
Moodle working
Individual and teamwork
Group discussion and reflection

Employer connections

n/a

Exam schedules

Return of study assignments at the times agreed in the course.

International connections

n/a

Completion alternatives

Possibility to run rejected task by agreeing with responsible teacher or by taking part in the following course.

Student workload

1 op = 27 hours
3 ECTS lectures and pre-assignments
7 ECTS moodleworking and independent study
Mandatory attendance at lectures and seminars

Content scheduling

n/a

Further information

Participation in the course requires the approved completion of the following courses:
- Theoretical Foundations for Health Promotion, S000EF53, 10 ects.
- Health Promotion in an International Context, S000FH41, 5 ects.


Tasks and Materials drawn up by the teacher are works under the Copyright Act (404/61) on which the teacher has copyright. Tasks and Materials may not be used other than in their own studies. Their public dissemination is only allowed with the teacher's permission

The student confirms his / her place with the implementation of the course by being present at the beginning of the teaching or otherwise in a manner separately agreed with the teacher, which can be, for example, the return of the first learning task. If a student is unable to attend the beginning of teaching due to illness, he or she can also confirm his or her place of study by notifying the teacher in advance. Admission to the course is conditional until the Prerequisites specified for the course have been reviewed. If the registered student does not participate in the implementation, the teacher responsible for the course will remove the student from the implementation within two weeks of the start of the Study. Registration times are defined in the annual learning activity clock. (Degree Regulations Section 32)

Course feedback is collected from the implementation, which is an important part of the teaching and operational development work. By giving feedback, you have the opportunity to influence the content of the study courses and the development of teaching.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to create ideas and sketches, but it cannot replace the student's own thinking and writing answers. The student must openly and transparently describe how and at which points in the work he has used artificial intelligence tools. More detailed instructions on the use of artificial intelligence and reference instructions in student's Oma.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Preliminary impact assesment study assignment, approved-fail
Health Technology assignment, approved-fail
Assignment of the health promotion program and interventions, 0-5.
The total grade for the course consists of the grade (0-5) for the group assignment of the health promotion program and interventions

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.