Degree Programmes conducted in Swedish 2014–
Degree Programme in Nursing, SA in Health Care, Turku (240 cr)
Degree: Bachelor of Health Care
Qualification title: Public Health Nurse
Duration of studies: 4 years
Qualification title: Public Health Nurse
Duration of studies: 4 years
Generic competences
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| Code | Name | Cr/year/total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Realization plans | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Total | |
| Gru | 30 cr | ||||||
| VÅÅ10OH | 30 | 30 cr | |||||
The student acquires skills for academic study, and is able to describe and use tools needed in project planning and project management knows the basics of professional interaction and approach, is able to describe the structure of social and health care and understands the significance of cooperation in interprofessional work is able to describe the human being as an entity from a psycho-social and spiritual-existential perspective is familiar with human anatomy and physiology and can explain the vital functions recognizes Nursing Science as the foundation for care and is familiar with its ethical core values possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to perform basic care and can apply them in a training context has a working knowledge of the Swedish language both orally and in writing. observes social, ecological and economic sustainability in studies and at work. | |||||||
| YH10IN01 | Introduction to academic studiesThe student - is familiar with his/her UAS, professional field and individual learning style - reflects on his/her studies and future plans and is aware of the significance of personal development in relation to life-long learning and the profession - can generate new knowledge and create personal learning environments - is familiar with the basic principles of the research process - can retrieve and critically view information - can plan, implement and evaluate processes - can use tools applicable in project planning and project management - can work in groups and teams with individuals regardless of their background 1 | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| UOSHÅ10MY01 | The interprofessional occupational fieldThe student possesses basic knowledge of the professional field and its fundamental concepts is acquainted with interprofessional cooperation within the field is familiar with the history and development of the occupational field recognizes the significance of professional ethics and is familiar with the principles of a professional attitude. 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| UOSHÅ10SL01 | Service and law within social and health careThe student knows the central laws that govern social and health care is aware of his/her professional responsibility and can give guidance in matters dealing with the clients or patients position and rights knows the principles of the structure, system and organization of social and health care. 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10OH01 | The human life cycle and human dimensionsThe student can identify human needs and describe factors that have an impact on the well-being of individuals and families can describe the human life cycle and the human development at different ages and understands the meaning of sexual health. can identify various types of crises in the human life cycle. observes the social, mental, psycho-social and spiritual-existential dimensions of a human being at various stages in life from a holistic perspective. 1 | 5 | 5 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10OH02 | 3 | 3 cr | |||||
| VÅÅ10OH03 | Basic nursing practiceThe student is able to apply the care process approach and can observe ethical issues within the field identifies the patients needs within basic care and can give care accordingly can plan, implement, assess and document preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative basic care in a training context identifies the need of first aid, can give first aid in emergency situations and can apply knowledge in cases of illness or accidents. 1 | 7 | 7 cr | ||||
| YH10SV01 | SwedishThe student - can communicate coherently and in a professional manner both orally and in writing, in a work context - demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the process of academic writing and a correct use of references - can use different channels to retrieve information and compile reports according to the standard form and layout 2 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| Yrk | 210 cr | ||||||
| VÅÅ10HF | 33 | 37 | 70 cr | ||||
The student has theoretical knowledge and practical skills in nursing practice, medication management and rehabilitation and is able to apply knowledge derived from Nursing Science as well as medical and evidence-based knowledge in different contexts of nursing can plan, implement and assess his/her personal input in project work within nursing practice is familiar with the patients care chain and recognizes the significance of interprofessional collaboration in different contexts of care knows the basic theory of nursing pedagogy and is able to guide and instruct the patient and the next-of-kin in given situations also in Finnish and in English can apply and give reasons for decision making in the care process of a patient has the capacity to consider organizational and social factors in decision making within the professional field demonstrates a reflective and ethical attitude in different care contexts advocates sustainable development through increased safety, by economic and ecological thinking and through an awareness of the significance of cooperation with colleagues. | |||||||
| VÅÅ10HF04 | Medication managementThe student is able to describe different phases in the medication management process and understands the nurses responsibility and rights identifies specific factors that contribute to safe medication management and follows the governing documents and ethical principles is able to implement safe medication management and advocate cooperation between the patient and the care team, as well as counsel patients and next-of-kin in medication management demonstrates accuracy in mediation calculation and is able to reflect in a critical manner over the reliability of medication management. 1 | 4 | 4 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HF02 | Hospital hygiene and aseptics in nursing careThe student understands the nurses responsibility in preventing the spreading of infections follows preventive hygienic procedures and hospital hygiene as well as aseptic techniques in nursing practice. is familiar with the organization of hygiene management and understands hospital hygiene from a local, national and international perspective. 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HF03 | Patient education and counseling IThe student is familiar with basic nursing pedagogy and identifies the importance of patient education and counseling in nursing care accounts for different methods of counseling and applies a health promoting approach in work can plan, demonstrate and assess patient education and counseling. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HF06 | INTERNSHIP Basic careThe student applies the care process in basic care through recognition of different human needs is able to plan, implement and assess his/her own input in project work within nursing practice accounts for cooperation within social and health care and understands the care chain of the patient encounters patients, next-of-kin and partners with a professional approach and demonstrates an ethical attitude participates under supervision in medication management and medication calculation can under supervision plan, implement, assess and document basic care. | 11 | 11 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ14HF01 | Nursing practice IThe student can plan, implement, assess and document patient-centered care in medical, surgical, perioperative care for preventive, curative, rehabilitating and palliative purposes in a interprofessional team demonstrates knowledge and skills in the central methods of nursing practice with an approach based on nursing science and evidence-based care, and can perform different clinical examinations, measuring of functions, and treatments understands the connection between nursing science and nursing practice applies care principles in different contexts of care and demonstrates the care process of the patient shows a reflective and ethical approach in counseling and instructing the patient to take responsibility of personal health and capacities. 1 | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ14HF02 | Nursing practice IIThe student can plan, implement, assess and document patient-centered care in psychiatric and geriatric care for preventive, curative, rehabilitating and palliative purposes in a interprofessional team demonstrates knowledge and skills in the central methods of nursing practice with an approach based on nursing science and evidence-based care, and can perform different clinical examinations, measuring of functions, and treatments understands the connection between nursing science and nursing practice applies care principles in different contexts of care and demonstrates the care process of the patient shows a reflective and ethical approach in counseling and instructing the patient to take responsibility of personal health and capacities. 1 | 7 | 7 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HF10 | Supplementary courses in medical sciences IThe student integrates his/her knowledge in anatomy and physiology with the supplementary medical subjects is able to account for different pathological conditions in the human organ system is able to account for medical and surgical health impediments, diseases, examinations and treatments is familiar with basic microbiology and understands reasons behind the spreading of infections is familiar with the care chain of the patient in curative care applies the above supplementary subjects to plan, implement, assess and document care needs. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HF11 | Supplementary courses in medical sciences IIThe student is able to account for geriatric and psychiatric health impediments, diseases, examinations and treatments is able to account for different anesthetic and analgesic forms and can explain their impact on the vital functions is familiar with the care chain of the patient in curative care applies the above supplementary subjects to plan, implement, assess and document care needs. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| YH10FI01 | FinnishThe student - demonstrates ability to communicate in a natural and professional manner, in speaking as well as writing, in a work context, including customer service. - demonstrates proficiency in the terminology of the field and is able to benefit from research and literature in his/her professional development - shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| YH10EN01 | EnglishThe student - shows the ability to communicate in a professional manner in a work context in speaking as well as writing - is familiar with essential terminology within his/her field and is able to benefit from professional literature - has a positive attitude to developing his/her receptive and productive language skills and is familiar with the relevant tools - is aware of cultural differences in international contexts | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HF12 | INTERNSHIP Medical nursingThe student applies and documents under supervision the care process in different care situations within medical care observing human needs from a multi-disciplinary perspective is able to plan, implement and assess personal input in project work within nursing practice counsels, under supervision, the patient and next-of-kin and consults collaborators in medical care gives patient care for preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative purposes under supervision, and demonstrates a professional approach performs accurate medication management | 9 | 9 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HF13 | INTERNSHIP Surgical nursingThe student applies and documents under supervision the care process in different care situations within surgical care observing human needs from a multi-disciplinary perspective is able to plan, implement and assess personal input in project work within nursing practice counsels, under supervision, the patient and next-of-kin and consults collaborators in surgical care gives patient care for preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative purposes under supervision, and demonstrates a professional approach performs accurate medication management 1 | 9 | 9 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HR | 24 | 24 cr | |||||
The student can identify the patients care needs and is able to plan, implement and assess care in interprofessional teams can apply resource promoting methods in care contexts and projects and is able to counsel and instruct patients, next-of-kin, students and staff understands the significance of preventive and health-promoting working methods in a care context participates in the process of decision making and follows ethical principles in his/her work understands the significance of multi-cultural and international care from a global perspective and can apply his/her knowledge in encounters with persons from different cultures. reflects on questions of social, cultural, ecological and economic sustainability in care contexts. | |||||||
| VÅÅ10HR02 | Patient education and counseling IIThe student demonstrates knowledge in the education and counseling of patients, next-of-kin, students and staff and is able to give reasons for the choice of methods thereof promotes the patients commitment to care and self-care through a resource promoting approach and working method plans, analyzes, produces and assesses material for patient education and counseling. | 2 | 2 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HR04 | Multi-cultural careThe student can describe the connection between culture, individual and society in relation to care reflects on the ethical aspects of interprofessional care with people representing different cultures and/or religions possesses theoretical knowledge and practical skills to encounter and give care to people from different cultures and religions | 2 | 2 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HR05 | Nursing practice IIIThe student can identify problems of addiction in substance abuse in different age groups is aware of personal attitudes associated with abuse and has a professional approach to care of abusers possesses the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills needed in care of abusers and can describe and apply the relevant care methods and understands the significance of preventive work. | 2 | 2 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HR06 | NTERNSHIP Nursing practice within mental careThe student plans, implements, assesses and documents psychiatric care for preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative purposes and understands the significance of the role of a personal nurse can explain the care chain of a psychiatric patient and understands the significance of interprofessional cooperation in care contexts applies health- and resource promoting methods demonstrating knowledge derived from Nursing Science and evidence-based care is responsible for accurate medication management reflects on his/her learning outcomes and professional growth and demonstrates an ethical approach. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HR07 | Elective studies The student acquires advanced knowledge in the professional areas of competence and in the requirements and prospects of working life internalises the professional value base and develops his/her reflective capacity. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ14HR01 | INTERNSHIP Nursing practice within home health careStuderande planerar, förverkligar, utvärderar och dokumenterar den geriatriska vården i förebyggande, kurativt, rehabiliterande och palliativt syfte och inser egenvårdarens betydelse i vårdarbetet. Studerande kan beskriva den geriatriska patientens vårdkedja och förstår det mångprofessionella samarbetets betydelse i olika vårdkontext. Studerande tillämpar hälsofrämjande och resursförstärkande metoder och utgår från vårdvetenskaplig och evidensbaserad kunskap. Studerande ansvarar för en korrekt läkemedelsbehandling. Studerande reflekterar över sin inlärning och sin professionella tillväxt samt påvisar ett etiskt förhållningssätt. 1 | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| UOÅ10HU01 | Sustainable developmentThe students - know that SD includes ecological, economic, technical, social and cultural aspects, which are all interdependent - understand that the opportunities for future survival and a good life are dependent on a sustainable utilization of nature, people and the environment - know how to consider the ecological, social and cultural aspects of sustainable development, as well as aspects of availability in all their activities and to operate in their own working environment in a sustainable manner - are able to take responsibility for contributing to a globally sustainable development in society 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10FK | 29 | 29 cr | |||||
The student acquires advanced knowledge and skills in resource- and health-promoting work within the human life cycle with reference to social aspects, and applies these in care contexts understands the importance of preventing infectious diseases demonstrates knowledge on the development of children and adolescents, can plan implement, assess and document holistic care of children, adolescents and the family applies and deepens his/her knowledge in research methodology in connection to the Bachelors thesis and project work follows the principles of social, economic and ecological sustainability in health- promoting and clinical work with children, adolescents and the family. | |||||||
| VÅÅ10FK01 | Public health management and public health scienceThe student acquires deeper knowledge in public health science and public health management can describe on a fundamental level, national and international action plans and strategies in health promotion and in preventive work understands the importance of the principle of equality and of demographic factors within public health management and public health sciences identifies the impacts of health promotion work. | 4 | 4 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ14FK01 | Nursing care with pregnancy, children, adolescents and the familyThe student demonstrates knowledge of the development of the child and the adolescent; can plan, implement, assess and document holistic care of the child, the adolescent and the family. integrates his/her knowledge in supplementary medical sciences in the care of children, adolescents and the family and applies accurate medication management. applies and deepens resource promoting methods in working with the family. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10FK02 | Global infectious diseasesThe student understands the hazards of and can guard against infectious diseases can inform individuals and groups on the risks, and support proper measures, in the event of threatening global infections. | 2 | 2 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10FK05 | Nursing scienceThe student can scrutinize decision making in nursing and care and initiate development ideas founded on evidence-based care can apply knowledge derived from on developing care and nursing. | 2 | 2 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10FK06 | INTERNSHIP Health promotion with different age groupsThe student applies national and international action plans, strategies and resource promoting methods in health promoting work with different age groups supervises individuals and groups on health promoting ways of life is, under supervision, responsible for accurate medication management. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10FK07 | INTERNSHIP Nursing practice with children and adolescentsThe student applies resource promoting methods in health promoting work with different age groups supervises individuals and groups on health promoting ways of life plans, implements, assesses and documents holistic care in relation to the child, the adolescent and the family is, under supervision, responsible for accurate medication management. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| UOÅ10FM01 | Research methodologyThe student - is able to apply the research process in a systematic and flexible manner in the process of creating his/her Bachelors Thesis, and in projects - follows the ethical principles of research in R&D processes - understands and is able to use qualitative and quantitative methods - can scrutinize and analyze scientific texts and sees the connection between research and practical development work - can employ evidence-based knowledge 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10UV | 33 | 33 cr | |||||
The student develops his/her clinical knowledge and skills in rapidly changing contexts of care with a resource promoting approach adopts an active and progressive manner of working, based on evidence in the professional field and understands the significance of ethical conduct works as a team leader in developing care, participates in and executes projects in a responsible manner in view of the future of health care understands the importance of life-long learning and observes sustainability factors in developing clinical care. | |||||||
| VÅÅ10HL12 | INTERNSHIP Care developmentThe student gives independently preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative nursing care in varying settings and situations of care demonstrates a professional approach through active reflection on decision making and through the presentation of relevant development ideas works as a personal nurse and is responsible for the physical, mental and social safety of the patient gains practice in leading a care team is able to account for the crisis and catastrophe management of the organization 1 | 5 | 5 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ14UK01 | Pre-hospital and acute careThe student deepens his/her knowledge on patient care in rapidly changing circumstances, and on medication management relevant in the situation is capable of professional support to people in crisis situations, working with a resource promoting approach is familiar with the cooperation related to crisis and catastrophe management regionally, nationally and internationally. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10UV02 | Leadership and care developmentThe student has basic knowledge in leadership and team work understands his/her responsibility in coordinating the holistic care of the client/ patient is able to improve the quality of care in a development-oriented manner and take into account financial aspects and sustainability factors understands the importance of co-working skills and organizational support in a well-functioning workplace community. 1 | 4 | 4 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10UV03 | Nursing scienceThe student is able to retrieve and argue in favour of evidence-based knowledge, apply theoretical knowledge and define its relevance in varying care situations can apply knowledge derived from nursing science in career planning 3 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10UV04 | National and international challenges in the field of health careThe student becomes aware of the importance of life-long learning in his/her personal development from a novice to an expert, and shows social engagement is able to account for health-promoting strategies and programs and connect them to the challenges of health care. has a positive attitude toward innovation in the area makes use of social media and findings of national as well as international research understands his/her global responsibility as a nurse and public health nurse. 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10LP | Bachelors thesisResearch and development -The student has knowledge of development in a systematic manner in the professionell field. He/she has science-based skills to present, discuss and evaluate development projects Interprofessional work -The student has skills in interprofessional project-management within the field of research and development Resource promoting interventions and activities -The student can apply a resource promoting perspective in inquiry, development and evaluation of professional practice in social- and healthcare Professional application of nursing science Reflection and application of the metaparadigm of nursing science according to instructions prepared by nursing programme. | 15 | 15 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HL | 54 | 54 cr | |||||
The student demonstrates proficiency in health-promoting strategies and programs anchors health-promoting work on new scientific findings on the level of the individual, the family, the group and the society is able to plan, implement and assess health-promoting development projects is able to identify opportunities to influence organizational and social change and can assess impacts of political decision making on health understands the importance of interprofessional work is able to identify health differences between demographic groups and is aware of how to reduce health differences is able to observe global health risks and prevention thereof understands the significance and the prospects of internationalization within the professional field adopts the professional value base and its ethical principles and understands the possibilities of influencing sustainability regionally, nationally and internationally. | |||||||
| VÅÅ10HL01 | Public health nursing and health-promoting skillsThe student demonstrates proficiency in health-promoting strategies and programs within public health management acts as an expert in health promoting work with clients/patients at different stages of life is able to plan and implement health-promoting development projects understands the importance of the interprofessional effort in promoting the health and well-being of individuals, families, groups and communities is able to assess the impact of political decision making on health is able to identify and guard against health differences between demographic groups is well acquainted with the national vaccination program and the prevention of infectious diseases and can identify and guard against global health hazards is able to guide clients, patients and next-of-kin toward self-care through resource promoting methods applies the professional value base and follows its ethical principles in health care work. 1 | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HL02 | Health care practices among expecting familiesThe student can account for the care chain within maternity care is able to promote health in expecting and young families through supporting the clients awareness of health, their resources and autonomy can identify the clients resources and health impediments and is able to account for the follow-up and care of the family during pregnancy, delivery and childbed can use resource promoting methods to support the individual and a group in issues relevant to maternity health. 1 | 5 | 5 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HL03 | INTERNSHIP Health care practices within maternity careThe student can work interprofessionally and build networks to promote health and well-being in the expecting and the young family can identify the clients resources and health impediments and is able to account for the follow-up and care of the family during pregnancy, delivery and childbed demonstrates a professional approach and attitude. 1 | 7 | 7 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HL04 | Health care practice among families with childrenThe student can account for the care chain within child care can identify the clients resources and health impediments and is able to account for the follow-up and promotion of health and well-being in a family with children is able to support the family with resource promoting methods in issues that are relevant in child health care. 1 | 4 | 4 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HL05 | INTERNSHIP Health care practice among families with childrenThe student can work interprofessionally and build networks to promote health and well-being in a family with children can identify the clients resources and health impediments and support the health of a family with children demonstrates a professional approach and attitude demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in the implementation of the national vaccination program. 1 | 7 | 7 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HL06 | Health care practice in schoolsThe student can account for the care chain in school health care is confident in the follow-up and promotion of health among school children and students can identify resources and health impediments of school children and students and see links between the health impacts of lifestyle and the environment. 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HL07 | INTERNSHIP Health care practice in schools and among studentsThe student can work interprofessionally and build networks to promote health and well-being among school children, students and their families can identify the resources and health impediments of school children and students and support their health can develop methods to promote health practices and can act as an expert in a school and student community demonstrates a professional approach and attitude. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HL08 | Health care practice among the working population and the elderlyThe student can account for the care chain of the working population and the elderly can identify the resources and health impediments of the client and explain the impact of life style and work on personal health can promote the health and well-being of the working population and the elderly can identify health differences among population groups, is able to assess the impact of political decisions on health and can intervene to reduce health differences. 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HL09 | INTERNSHIP Health care practice among adultsThe student is an actor in interprofessional groups within health care of the working population and the elderly can identify health differences among population groups and can intervene to reduce health differences applies evidence-based methods for the individual, family, group and community in order to plan, implement, assess and develop the work for health promotion within adult health care demonstrates a professional approach and attitude. 1 | 5 | 5 cr | ||||
| VÅÅ10HL10 | Development of health care practiceThe student demonstrates a progressive approach and independent decision making demonstrates the ability to critically view new scientific findings within the professional field and on basis of them plan, implement and assess health-promoting project work . 1 | 5 | 5 cr | ||||
| UOSHÅ10ML01 | Leadership within interprofessional social and health careThe student has the ability to consider needs for change in the care and service chain can expertly present and support arguments for the care and service chain as a representative of his/her profession in a interprofessional team can promote and develop a client- and patient-centered working culture. 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| Val | (3) cr | ||||||
Elective studies (3 uc) are conducted in Health- and resource promoting methods of work | |||||||
| Pra | (86) cr | ||||||
Professional studies include 86 cu internship. Look for: Professional studies include 75 cu internship, of which 4 are conducted as laborations/simulations. Look for: Promotion of health and functional capacity in clinical nursing practice Health- and resource promoting methods of work Public health management and clinical nursing practice among families Advanced clinical nursing Health care practices with maternity care Health care practices among families with children Health care practices in schools and among students Health care practices among adults Care development Advanced internship | |||||||
| Lär | (15+5) cr | ||||||
Degree thesis (15 uc) in Development-oriented clinical nursing and 5 uc in Development of health care practice. Research and development | |||||||
| 15 | 15 cr | ||||||
-The student has knowledge of development in a systematic manner in the professionell field. He/she has science-based skills to present, discuss and evaluate development projects Interprofessional work -The student has skills in interprofessional project-management within the field of research and development Resource promoting interventions and activities -The student can apply a resource promoting perspective in inquiry, development and evaluation of professional practice in social- and healthcare | |||||||
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