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Public Health Nursing for children and familiesLaajuus (10 cr)

Code: AH00CY59

Credits

10 op

Objective

• implement and assess the monitoring and strengthening of the health, well-being and resources of a
person expecting a child and a family with children in cooperation with the family.
• implement and assess working methods for health promotion in maternity and child health clinic work
and work in multidisciplinary cooperation, promoting the health and safety of families and the child's
development environment.
• plan, implement and assess follow-ups during pregnancy and after childbirth, recognise the most
common disorders and the needs for additional support for the family, refer to further care if necessary,
and provide client-oriented support to the family early enough.
• assess and support parenthood and the child's growth and development, recognise risks related to the
child's health, insecurity and social development, and strengthen families' resources
• implement client-oriented breastfeeding guidance in accordance with the national breastfeeding
recommendation