Global health and national diseases (5 cr)
Code: TH00DV24-3001
General information
Enrollment
12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 08.10.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Health Care
Teachers
- Pauliina Lehto
- Liisa Korpivaara
Teacher in charge
Liisa Korpivaara
Groups
-
THKV21KMHealth care,part-time studies
Objective
You know the most common challenges of global health.
You know the common national diseases, their risk factors, prevention and care.
You can advice the client on how to prevent non-communicable diseases.
You can advice the client to reach an appropriate balance by nutrition, physical activity and rest.
You know the most common medication for national diseases and can advice the client accordingly.
You can utilize technology in the support of self-care.
Content
What are the most common health challenges in the world?
What are the most common national diseases, their risk factors, prevention and evidence-based medical care?
How do you advice the client to prevent these diseases?
How do you advice the client to reach an appropriate balance of care?
How do you advice the client in the medical treatment of these diseases?
How do you use technology to support the client's self-care?
Evaluation scale
1-5