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

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
- to be able to apply theoretical knowledge in
practice.
- to be able to independently perform the most
common tasks in the work of the school health
nurse.
- to develop a health-promoting approach.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is
expected to:
- be able to plan, implement, evaluate and
document health checks for pupils /students
(ability)
-have an idea of the importance of annual planning
for the work of school and student health care
(knowledge)
- have a health-promoting approach of working.
(approach)
-be familiar with the most common partners in
school and student health care and the working
methods of the student health group. (knowledge)
- act according to the confidentiality of one's
own profession for the work in the school world
(skills, attitudes)

Course contents

4 weeks practical training in school or student
health care and assignment.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Completed basic studies (year 1-3) including
practical training.
Completed theory course Health for children and
youth. In addition, the pro rector´s decision 6/2020
on sufficient languageskills in Swedish and Finnish
applies

Additional information

The work schedules are made according to the supervisor's and the unit's planning.
The practical training assignment is submitted on itslearning.
Reporting of hours worked and the evaluation should be submitted to itslearning.
Vaccination certificates and assessment of infectious diseases are followed according to standard directives and the welfare area's requirements.

In addition, the pro rector's decision 6/2020 on sufficient language skills in Swedish and Finnish applies when an internship is to be booked.

Medication calculation exam completed no later than 2 weeks before the start of the practical training or according to the examiner's requirements.

Recommended or required reading

Same as in the theory course as well as process
descriptions and directives from the practical
training.

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 requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following:
- submitted and approved individual goals
- by the supervisor approved evaluation of the
practical training
- submitted and approved assignment for practical
training and an own evaluation of the practical
training and learning during it.

Teacher

Ekman Petra

Examiner

Ekman Petra

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

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