Study Guide

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.