The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)
  • 2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)
  • 3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
  • 4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)

Level/category

Extension 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 practical training is that the
student gets an understanding for the multi
professional work within occupational health
care. The student also gets an understanding
for how work affects people´s health and how
one can promote work ability during different
stages of life.
Global sustainability goals in focus:
Goal 2: Zero hunger
Goal 5: Gender equality
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is
expected
to be able to apply the theoretical knowledge
within occupational health care and
occupational medicine in practice. The student
knows the significant processes for
implementing the activities within occupational
health care. The student can encounter and
guide people in different stages of their
working life in the context of occupational
health care. The student is able to plan,
conduct and document different care activities
within occupational health care, including
activities for the unemployed.

Course contents

Clinical practice in the field of occupational health
care. The length of the clinical practice is 4 weeks
and occurs during the weeks 15-18.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Basic studies, ie. the study units from the first
three years, including all practical
training, must be completed. The theory course
Work and health must be completed. It is
recommended that the practical training in out
patient care is completed before this one.
In addition, pro rector´s decision 6/2020
regarding sufficient language competence in
Swedish and Finnish is a requirement for signing
up for this practical training.

Previous course names

2018-2019, Clinical Practice: Health care of
individuals

Study activities

Practical training - 140 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 140 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 140 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

Passed practical
training and
assignment.

Teacher

Grönlund Anu

Examiner

Nyberg Anu

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-08-10 to 2023-09-06

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Other assignments

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