Public health promotionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the most common health challenges in the world.
You know the most common folk diseases, their risk factors, prevention and treatments.
You can guide clients to prevent folk diseases.
You know how to use technology to support clients' self-care.

Content

What are the most common health challenges in the world?
What are the most common diseases, their risk factors, prevention, and treatments?
How do you guide clients to prevent folk diseases?
How do you use technology to support clients' self-care?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b. assess information sources critically.
e. choose appropriate models, methods, and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
g. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.