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Promote Wellbeing and Health of CommunityLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AH00CK75

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

The student is able to
- identify and assess the determinants of community health and well-being at an individual and community level
- assess the determinants of health inequalities from a sustainable development perspective
- evaluate and develop interventions to strengthen the client's resources in a multi-professional manner
- guide and support the client in vaccination decisions and in the prevention of infectious diseases in the tourist
- explain the diversity and importance of sexual health for well-being, identify risk factors and promote sexual health at different stages of life

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

23.09.2024 - 10.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Sanna Imeläinen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLPRPARA23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic 23S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Lecture 1
  • Practice 1
  • Seminar 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and assess the determinants of community health and well-being at an individual and community level
- assess the determinants of health inequalities from a sustainable development perspective
- evaluate and develop interventions to strengthen the client's resources in a multi-professional manner
- guide and support the client in vaccination decisions and in the prevention of infectious diseases in the tourist
- explain the diversity and importance of sexual health for well-being, identify risk factors and promote sexual health at different stages of life

Implementation and methods of teaching

Studies include lectures, practices, dialogues, and seminars on campus, as well as independent work (network platforms). Independently, e.g. learning material and learning assignments.

Participation in contact teaching or a replacement assignment.

Learning material and recommended literature

Documents, recommendations, studies, and websites: more detailed study material in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Will be agreed with the teacher.

Learning environment

The course involves working on campus and on the Moodle platform.

Student time use and work load

The course is 5 ECTS, which means 135 hours of student work.

- Lectures, practices, dialogues, and seminar on campus (about 28 hours)
- Independent work, e.g. learning material and learning tasks (about 99 hours)
- Competence in nursing in different environments skill test (about 8 hours, the test and preparing for it)

Contents

- Global and national health topics
- Determinants of community health and well-being at an individual and community level (like social determinants of health, health promotion, quality of care, and health equity)
- Determinants of health inequalities from a sustainable development perspective
- Interventions to strengthen the client's resources (also in a multi-professional manner)
- Clinical examinations and evidence-based practices in nursing to evaluate the need for treatment
- Vaccinations in the prevention of infectious diseases (guide and support the client in vaccination decisions and vaccinate as necessary)
- The diversity and importance of population (e.g. sexual health for well-being, identifying risk factors, and promoting sexual health at different stages of life)

Assessment criteria

Achievement of the course objectives and competencies are assessed through assignments and the nursing core competence skill test.

Evaluation of the course: pass/ to be complemented/ fail (learning assignments and approved skill test of core competencies). The approved assignment/ skill test requires a grade 3 level.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The student does not achieve or can show the goals or competencies set in the course.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Approved course assessment at level H3:
The knowledge and skills of the course have been well achieved. Assignments are well done and knowledge is diverse. Assignments are based on appropriate sources/ references and include good reflection.

Failed course assessment:
The student does not achieve or can show the goals or competencies set in the course.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The competence required in the course (knowledge and skills) is slightly achieved. There are clear shortcomings in the assignments. The number of references used in the assignments is small and the reflection is limited or non-existent.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and skills of the course have been well achieved. Assignments are well done and knowledge is diverse. Assignments are based on appropriate sources/ references and include good reflection.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and skills of the course have been excellently achieved. Assignments are done with great precision and knowledge is wide and diverse. Assignments are based on diverse and appropriate sources and include excellent reflection.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 28.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Sanna Imeläinen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLPRPARA22SHA
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic 22S A Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Lecture 1
  • Seminar 1
  • Practice 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and assess the determinants of community health and well-being at an individual and community level
- assess the determinants of health inequalities from a sustainable development perspective
- evaluate and develop interventions to strengthen the client's resources in a multi-professional manner
- guide and support the client in vaccination decisions and in the prevention of infectious diseases in the tourist
- explain the diversity and importance of sexual health for well-being, identify risk factors and promote sexual health at different stages of life

Implementation and methods of teaching

Studies include lectures, practices, dialogues, and seminars on campus, as well as independent work (network platforms). Independently, e.g. learning material and learning assignments.

Participation in contact teaching or a replacement assignment.

Learning material and recommended literature

Documents, recommendations, studies, and websites: more detailed study material in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Conversation with the teacher.

Learning environment

The course involves working on campus and in a Web-learning environment.

Student time use and work load

The course is 5 credits, which means 135 hours of student work.

- Lectures, practices, dialogues, and a seminar on campus (about 28 hours)
- Independent work, e.g. learning material and learning assignments (about 107 hours)

Contents

- Global and national health topics
- Determinants of community health and well-being at an individual and community level (like social determinants of health, health promotion, quality of care, and health equity)
- Determinants of health inequalities from a sustainable development perspective
- Interventions to strengthen the client's resources (also in a multi-professional manner)
- Clinical examinations and evidence-based practices in nursing to evaluate the need for treatment
- Vaccinations in the prevention of infectious diseases (guide and support the client in vaccination decisions and vaccinate as necessary)
- The diversity and importance of population (e.g. sexual health for well-being, identifying risk factors, and promoting sexual health at different stages of life)

Assessment criteria

Achievement of the course objectives and competencies are assessed through assignments and the nursing core competence test.

Evaluation of the course: pass/ to be complemented/ fail (learning assignments and approved assessment of core competencies). The approved assignment/ test requires a grade 3 level.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The student does not achieve or can show the goals or competencies set in the course.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Approved course assessment at level H3:
The knowledge and skills of the course have been well achieved. Assignments are well done and knowledge is diverse. Assignments are based on appropriate sources/ references and include good reflection.

Failed course assessment:
The student does not achieve or can show the goals or competencies set in the course.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The competence required in the course (knowledge and skills) is slightly achieved. There are clear shortcomings in the assignments. The number of references used in the assignments is small and the reflection is limited or non-existent.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and skills of the course have been well achieved. Assignments are well done and knowledge is diverse. Assignments are based on appropriate sources/ references and include good reflection.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and skills of the course have been excellently achieved. Assignments are done with great precision and knowledge is wide and diverse. Assignments are based on diverse and appropriate sources and include excellent reflection.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 05.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Taru Simpura
  • Sanna Imeläinen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLPRPARA22SHB
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic 22S A Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Luennot
  • Harjoitukset
  • Seminaari
  • Näyttö

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and assess the determinants of community health and well-being at an individual and community level
- assess the determinants of health inequalities from a sustainable development perspective
- evaluate and develop interventions to strengthen the client's resources in a multi-professional manner
- guide and support the client in vaccination decisions and in the prevention of infectious diseases in the tourist
- explain the diversity and importance of sexual health for well-being, identify risk factors and promote sexual health at different stages of life

Implementation and methods of teaching

Studies include lectures, practices, dialogues, and seminars on campus, as well as independent work (network platforms). Independently, e.g. learning material and learning assignments. Participation in contact teaching or a replacement task.

The course includes the assessment of the nurse's clinical core competencies: Competence in nursing in different environments.

Learning material and recommended literature

Documents, recommendations, studies, and websites: more detailed study material in Moodle.

Exam retakes

A renewal of assignments and the core competence test: discussion with the teacher.

Learning environment

The course involves working on campus and in a Web-learning environment.

Student time use and work load

The course is 5 credits. Student work is about 135 hours, as follows:

- Lectures, practices, dialogues, and a seminar on campus (about 26 hours)
- Independent work, e.g. learning material and learning assignments (about 101 hours)
- Nursing core competence test: The assessment of the competence in nursing in different environments (about 8 hours)

Contents

- Global and national health topics
- Determinants of community health and well-being at an individual and community level (like social determinants of health, health promotion, quality of care, and health equity)
- Determinants of health inequalities from a sustainable development perspective
- Interventions to strengthen the client's resources (also in a multi-professional manner)
- Clinical examinations and evidence-based practices in nursing to evaluate the need for treatment
- Vaccinations in the prevention of infectious diseases (guide and support the client in vaccination decisions and vaccinate as necessary)
- The diversity and importance of population (e.g. sexual health for well-being, identifying risk factors, and promoting sexual health at different stages of life)

Assessment criteria

Achievement of the course objectives and competencies are assessed through assignments and the nursing core competence test.

Evaluation of the course: pass/ to be complemented/ fail (learning assignments and approved assessment of core competencies). The approved assignment/ test requires a grade 3 level.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The student does not achieve or can show set goals in the course or competencies.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The competence required in the course (knowledge and skills) is slightly achieved. There are clear shortcomings in the assignments. The number of references used in the assignments is small and the reflection is limited or non-existent.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and skills of the course have been well achieved. Assignments are well done and knowledge is diverse. Assignments are based on appropriate sources/ references and include good reflection.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and skills of the course have been excellently achieved. Assignments are done with great precision and knowledge is wide and diverse. Assignments are based on diverse and appropriate sources and include excellent reflection.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 06.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Taru Simpura
  • Sanna Imeläinen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLPRPARA21SHB
Small groups
  • Luennot
  • Harjoitukset
  • Seminaari
  • Näyttö

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and assess the determinants of community health and well-being at an individual and community level
- assess the determinants of health inequalities from a sustainable development perspective
- evaluate and develop interventions to strengthen the client's resources in a multi-professional manner
- guide and support the client in vaccination decisions and in the prevention of infectious diseases in the tourist
- explain the diversity and importance of sexual health for well-being, identify risk factors and promote sexual health at different stages of life

Implementation and methods of teaching

Studies include lectures, practices, dialogues, and seminars on campus, as well as independent work (network platforms). Independently, e.g. learning material and learning assignments. Participation in contact teaching or a replacement task.

The course includes the assessment of the nurse's clinical core competencies: Competence in nursing in different environments.

Learning material and recommended literature

Documents, recommendations, studies, and websites: more detailed study material in Moodle.

Exam retakes

A renewal of assignments and the core competence test: discussion with the teacher.

Learning environment

The course involves working on campus and in a Web-learning environment.

Student time use and work load

The course is 5 credits. Student work is about 135 hours, as follows:

- Lectures, practices, dialogues, and a seminar on campus (about 26 hours)
- Independent work, e.g. learning material and learning assignments (about 101 hours)
- Nursing core competence test: The assessment of the competence in nursing in different environments (about 8 hours)

Contents

- Global and national health topics
- Determinants of community health and well-being at an individual and community level (like social determinants of health, health promotion, quality of care, and health equity)
- Determinants of health inequalities from a sustainable development perspective
- Interventions to strengthen the client's resources (also in a multi-professional manner)
- Clinical examinations and evidence-based practices in nursing to evaluate the need for treatment
- Vaccinations in the prevention of infectious diseases (guide and support the client in vaccination decisions and vaccinate as necessary)
- The diversity and importance of population (e.g. sexual health for well-being, identifying risk factors, and promoting sexual health at different stages of life)

Assessment criteria

Achievement of the course objectives and competencies are assessed through assignments and the nursing core competence test.

Evaluation of the course: pass/ to be complemented/ fail (learning assignments and approved assessment of core competencies). The approved assignment/ test requires a grade 3 level.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The student does not achieve or can show set goals in the course or competencies.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The competence required in the course (knowledge and skills) is slightly achieved. There are clear shortcomings in the assignments. The number of references used in the assignments is small and the reflection is limited or non-existent.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and skills of the course have been well achieved. Assignments are well done and knowledge is diverse. Assignments are based on appropriate sources/ references and include good reflection.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and skills of the course have been excellently achieved. Assignments are done with great precision and knowledge is wide and diverse. Assignments are based on diverse and appropriate sources and include excellent reflection.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

27.02.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Taru Simpura
  • Sanna Imeläinen
Scheduling groups
  • Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLPRPARA21SHA
Small groups
  • Seminaari
  • Luennot
  • Harjoitukset
  • Näyttö

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and assess the determinants of community health and well-being at an individual and community level
- assess the determinants of health inequalities from a sustainable development perspective
- evaluate and develop interventions to strengthen the client's resources in a multi-professional manner
- guide and support the client in vaccination decisions and in the prevention of infectious diseases in the tourist
- explain the diversity and importance of sexual health for well-being, identify risk factors and promote sexual health at different stages of life

Implementation and methods of teaching

Studies include: lectures, practices, dialogues and seminar on campus, as well as independent work (network platforms). Independently, e.g. learning material and learning tasks. Participation in contact teaching or substitution by task!

The course includes the assessment of the nurse's clinical core competencies: Competence in nursing in different environments.

Learning material and recommended literature

Documents, recommendations, studies and websites: more detailed study material in Moodle.

Exam retakes

A renewal of assignments and test: discussion with the teacher.

Learning environment

The course involves working on campus and in Web-learning environment.

Student time use and work load

The course is 5 credits. Student work is about 135 hours, as follows:

- Lectures, practices, dialogues and seminar on campus (about 28 hours)
- Independent work, e.g. learning material and learning tasks (about 99 hours)
- The assessment of the competence in nursing in different environments (about 8 hours)

Contents

- Global and national health topics
- Determinants of community health and well-being at an individual and community level (like social determinants of health, health promotion, quality of care and health equity)
- Determinants of health inequalities from a sustainable development perspective
- Interventions to strengthen the client's resources (also in a multi-professional manner)
- Clinical examinations and evidence-based practices in nursing to evaluate the need for treatment
- Vaccinations in the prevention of infectious diseases (guide and support the client in vaccination decisions and vaccinate as necessary)
- The diversity and importance of population (e.g. sexual health for well-being, identify risk factors and promote sexual health at different stages of life)

Assessment criteria

Achievement of the course objectives and competencies are assessed through assignments and nursing core competence test.

Evaluation of the course: failed / grades 1 - 5
(learning tasks and approved assessment of core competencies).

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not achieve or be able to show set goals in the course or the competence.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The competence required in the course (knowledge and skills) are slightly achieved. There are clear shortcomings in the assignments. The number of sources used in the assignments is small and the reflection is limited or non-existent.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and skills of the course have been well achieved. Tasks are well done and knowledge is diverse. Assignments are based on appropriate sources and include good reflection.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and skills of the course have been excellently achieved. Tasks are done with great precision and knowledge is wide and diverse. Assignments are based on diverse and appropriate sources and include excellent reflection.