HSHS8008
International public health nurse services
Last taught 2020
Autumn and Spring
Trondheim
Norwegian and English
About this course
Content
Global health challenges and organization of international public health work
Law and regulatory duties within the baby well center 0-5 years, health service at the school and adolescent clinics in the region / municipality
Public health nursing's professional and administrative areas for professional development, internal control, risk assessment, quality development, mapping, planning and prioritization
Management and organization of baby well services and health services in schools in the municipality / region destinadet the students clinical studies
Outreach work in the local community and networking
Cross-sectoral and sectoral cooperation
Practical infection prevention, implementation of the children's vaccination program
Health education, counseling and counseling, including parental guidance, individually and in groups
Environmental health care in kindergartens and schools or other relevant institutions
Minority health and cooperation with interpreter
Individual plan for children and adolescents with long-term and complex disabilities
Knowledge-based multicultural practice and ethical reflection
Environmental impacts on health
Cross-cultural comparison of various healthcare systems
Learning outcomes
After completing and passing the course code, the student should be able to:
Knowledge
have knowledge of global disease panorama and environmental factors that affect health and disease
have knowledge of factors that promote and inhibit health in relation to the target group
have knowledge of the role of health workers in the region / municipality's health service and public health work and recognize respect for and understanding of the cultural diversity the population represents
have knowledge of different methods and approaches in international public health work, baby well services and school health services
have knowledge of management and organization of own and collaborative services / international organization of public health work
have advanced knowledge of how to ensure user involvement at individual and system level
have advanced knowledge and insight into models for professional, legal and ethical reflection
Have in-depth knowledge of factors that promote knowledge-based practice
Skills
identify, analyze, assess and solve academic issues related to children and young people's health and development in a global perspective, multicultural, cross-professional and within the current nation's framework
identify, analyze, assess and solve professional issues related to children and young people's health and development under the auspices of health and school health services
assess the appropriate use of health education principles and culture sensitive forms of communication tailored to the needs of the individual - individually and in groups
evaluate and evaluate the quality and effect of own and others' professional practice
assess the appropriate use of communication in interaction with managers and collaborators at different levels of management
conduct own work in line with national guidelines and justify priorities
fulfill the obligation to document in terms of record keeping
have insight into the municipality's / nation's plan for public health, overview of the municipality / nation's public health work where health care and school health services are a participant and health-careers role in this work
General competence
show how knowledge is relevant to practice
identify areas for change and quality development in the service
identify and participate in discussions on public health policy priorities in the field of business
insight into the importance of quality improvement systems and be able to participate in quality improvement work and forms of evaluation of quality and reporting of deviations, internationally and nationally
be innovative and solution-oriented in public health work
Teaching methods
Participation on a seminar for practitioners and students, practical preparation in relation to international practice, individual written work requirements, reflection with teacher and fellow students in group and practice counselor, practical work requirements, supervised practice and contact person's education.