The course is included in these curricula and study modules

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

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 that the development
work is based on the reality of public health.
The student develops her/his abilities to take
responsibility to develop the profession of
public health nurses.
Global sustainability goals in focus:
Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Goal 4: Quality education
Goal 5: Gender equality
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is
expected to:
have tools for developing the profession of
public health nurses and to combine her/his
theoretical studies within the reality of care.
(knowledge)
be able to deepen his/her understanding within
the field of public health. (skill)

Course contents

The final thesis can be the theoretical base
for
the development work and can for example result
in an article, a poster or an abstract for
her/his future work. The development work can
be
introduced in different national or
international
conferences. The idea for the development work
must be approved by the public health teacher.

Recommended or required reading

Terveydenhoitaja
Vård i fokus
Other magazines within the field
Literature by own choice

Study activities

  • Lectures - 2 hours
  • Small-group work - 10 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
  • Individual studies - 100 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 132 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 132 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

The development work is assessed with grades 0-
5.
It follows the process description 10%
The subject is clearly delimited, it is of
appropriate length and the language is flawless
and accurate 10%
The development work has a scientific
background
and a clear purpose 30%
It brings new knowledge to the working field
30%
It has a pedagocical connection 10%
The oral presentation and leading of the
discussion about the own theme 10%

Teacher

  • Ekman Petra
  • Silfver Jessica
  • Stenbäck Pernilla
  • Gylfe Sofia

Examiner

Nyberg Anu

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Group size

No limit (18 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-08-29 to 2023-12-10

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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