The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
  • 4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

4

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is for the student to get
knowledge of public health at a large scale and
deepen the knowledge of health promotion for
- working age population
- the aging population
- society and community
- the care of out patients
Global sustainability goals in focus:
Goal 2: Zero hunger
Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Goal 4: Quality education
Goal 5: Gender equality
Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to:
- acknowledge and assess the issues in public
health
- know the effects habits of living have on
national diseases and their prevention through the
lifespan.
- to know the work in out-patients care
- to be able to do an assessment of need for
treatment in order to guide to suitable care
within out-patient´s care.
- to know the Theory of Health Care as the base of
the work in health care

Course contents

- current issues of public health
- out patients care of adults
- projects
- examination assignment on national diseases
in
the lifespan.
- the theory of health care
- attending Public Health day 2023 (if
possible)

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Passed clinical courses and practical training
from study-year 1-3.

Recommended or required reading

lecture material and other given material
current literature

Study activities

  • Lectures - 30 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 16 hours
  • Practical exercises - 16 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 16 hours
  • Individual studies - 43 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 4 hours
  • Seminars - 10 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Examination in theory of health care
Examination assignment about national diseases
Attending simulations and training sessions
Project

The examinations contribute to the final grade
as follows: 50/50

Teacher

  • Ekman Petra
  • Nyberg Anu
  • Skogster Annika

Examiner

Ekman Petra

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments

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