NH-2-001 (0) - Nordic healthcare in transition

• Leadership for nordic healthcare 2020 (full-time) - Sustainable nordic healthcare
• Leadership for nordic healthcare 2020 (part-time) - Sustainable nordic healthcare
• Leadership for nordic healthcare 2021 (full-time) - Sustainable nordic healthcare
• Leadership for nordic healthcare 2021 (part-time) - Sustainable nordic healthcare

• 1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)
• 2 (2021-10-25 to 2021-12-31)

English

Compulsory

Second

1

10 cr

The aim of the course is that the student is
able to:
Recognize current and historic trends and
events that influence Nordic healthcare.
Be familiarized with evidence-based management
and discusses the transition from theory to
practice in Nordic healthcare settings
(Knowledge)
Identify and illuminate different touch points
that influence decision making and routines in
healthcare.
Take responsibility for communicating these
issues on a societal level (Skill)
Collaborate with different kinds of people in
the study and work community and in other
groups and networks, taking into account
community and ethical aspects (Attitude)

These competencies support the following
Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG); 3,4,5,8,9,10,12 and 16.

At the end of the course the student is
expected to:
1.Demonstrate and discuss different Nordic
healthcare solutions and is able to evaluate
their pros and cons
2.Describe the transition from theory to
practice in Nordic healthcare
3.Show understanding of the Nordic welfare
model and the coordination of healthcare in the
Nordic countries
4.Communicate healthcare solutions for a broad
audience
5. Discuss with 2-3 different stakeholders in
Nordic countries regarding the development of
country-specific healthcare pathways

This learning module introduces you to Nordic
sustainable healthcare and why it is considered
to be top class. Together we will examine best
practice examples, ideas and solutions that can
be implemented anywhere. The way Nordic
healthcare operates is an expression of the
Nordic way of life; our culture, our politics
and our legislation. Hence, a Nordic culture
module will be included in this learning
module.

A bachelor degree and at least two years work
experience gained after completing the higher
education degree

Note that the Leadership for Nordic Healthcare
programme is entirely online, and therefore this
course will consist of online activities only.
The course requires active commitment each week,
as peer-learning and self-driven learning
activities are the foundation for deep learning.

Additional research articles and other
literature will be shared with you in the
beginning of the course.
Asgeirsdottir, Tinna Laufey & Gerdtham, Alf-G.
2016. Health Bahavior in the Nordic Countries.
Nordic Journal of Health Economics, vol 4
(2016)No. 1, pp. 28-40
Greve, Bent. 2007. What Characterise the Nordic
Welfare State Model. Journal of Social Sciences
3 (2): 43-51, 2007
Iversen, T; Anell, A; Häkkinen, U; Kronbord, C;
Olafsdottir, T. 2016. Coordination of the
health care in the Nordic Countries. Nordic
Journal of Health Economics, vol. 4 (2016), NO.
1, pp. 41-55
Lyttkens, C H; Christiansen, T; Häkkinen, U;
Kaarboe, O; Sutton, M; Welander, A. 2016. The
core of the Nordic health care system is not
empty. Nordic Journal of Health Economics, vol.
4 (2016), No. 1, pp. 7-27
Smith, Peter C. 2016. Health system design and
performance: What can other countries learn
from the Nordic experience? Nordic Journal of
Health Economics, vol. 4(2016),No. 1, pp. 84-91

• Lectures - 40 hours
• Small-group work - 40 hours
• Individual studies - 190 hours

• Total workload of the course: 270 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Multiform education

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

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Examination 1: A group assignment where
learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4 are examined (50%
of your course grade)
Examination 2: An individually written essay
where learning outcome 3 is examined (25% of
your course grade)
Examination 3: An individually written report
where learning outcome 5 is examined, based on
interviews with 2-3 stakeholders (25% of your
course grade)

• Forss Mia
• Gray Pamela
• Grönlund Anu
• Hagström Sarah
• Jeglinsky-Kankainen Ira
• Tana Jonas

Nyberg Anu

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit (14 students enrolled)

Until further notice

2021-04-15 to 2022-07-31

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