Occupational healthcare and public healthcare for older adultsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can plan, implement and assess the health and functional capacity of working-age and older adults.
You are able to assess factors related to older adults' health, living conditions and life situation, risk factors that increase the need for services, and guide clients to use the services offered.
You understand the structure of wellbeing at work and the role of occupational health care in the promotion of wellbeing.
You can explain and follow the principles of good occupational health care practices.
You are able to assess the impact of work, work communities and environments on health and provide recommendations and guidelines related to the promotion of personal health.
You know how to take multiculturalism into account in your work.

Content

What elements does wellbeing at work include?
What is the role of occupational health care in promoting wellbeing at work?
Which laws are central to promoting working-age and older adults' health?
What are the principles of good occupational health care practice?
How are the health conditions of work and the working environment assessed?
How is a person's ability to work and function assessed?
What is occupational safety and how is it organised in the workplace?
What takes priority in health check-ups and health promotion for older adults?
What are the specific characteristics of health advice for aging persons (e.g. exercise, nutrition, sexuality, sleep, counselling related to aging and long-term illnesses)?
What are the opportunities and uses of wellbeing technology in promoting older adults' health?
How do you account for multiculturalism in your work?

Accomplishment methods

Students can:
a. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models and methods of public health nursing.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.