Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Finnish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

2 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the study unit is: The student develops
one´s competence in health promotion of children,
adolescents and families.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the study unit the student is
expected to be able to:

Understand the importance of maintaining and
maintaining health
for the future of children and young people

Know the stages of growth and development of a
healthy child and young person
as well as deviations in them

Know the basics of promoting sexual and
reproductive health

Understand the normal course of pregnancy and
childbirth, methods for monitoring and health
promotion

Support families in parental growth and care of
the newborn

Know the principles and practices of child
protection

Course contents

Factors protecting and promoting the health and
well-being of children and adolescents

The growth and development of children and
adolescents

Sexual and reproductive health

The customary progress of pregnancy, childbirth
and puerperium

Supporting parenthood and taking care of a newborn

Child welfare

Additional information

Diak is study unity responsible. The contact person
at Arcada: Annika Niemi.

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Teacher

Niemi Annika

Examiner

Savolainen Jari

Home page of the course

Diakle läroplattform/Diakle Study Platform

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

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