Public health nurse's work of school age and adolescentLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to monitor and evaluate the school-age child and a young growth and development. You are able to assess the lifestyle and the role of environment in school children, adolescent and student health. You are familiar with the various aspects of monitoring and screening methods for school and student health care. You are ableto provide nutrition counseling for the school-age children and the students. You are able to promote the school-age child, the young and the student's sexual health. You are able to assess school-age, a young student and the special support and treatment with the need for collaboration with families and / or other partners. You are able to use individual and group counseling methods school-age child, adolescent and student health at work. You are able to contribute to the school community and environmental health.

Content

What is a school-age child the young person and his family's public health nursing and how it is implemented? What is a student health care? How to evaluate a school-child and a young growth and development? What factors contribute to and burden the pupils, young people and their families health? How to identify school-age children, adolescent and student health, lack of security, social development and the risks of the disorder and how do you tackle them? What is a school-age child, the young and the student's mental health and well-being of the promotion and support. How to promote substance-free and deal with substance abuse problems in school and student health care? How to promote the school-age child, the young and the student's learning communities, and - a healthy environment, safety and effectiveness? How do you counseling individuals and groups on health issues? How to promote the school-age child, the young and the student's sexual health? How do you provide nutrition counseling for the school-age and the students?

Qualifications

Previously approved studies

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment guidelines entry-level (level 3) b. You can look for information in the key information sources of the field. c. You can identify interrelated tasks. e. You can use the key methods of public health nursing. g. You can justify your actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.