The Challenges of Health Care for Mothers and Children in Developing Countries (5 cr)
Code: AV00EO21-3001
General information
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS and Continuing Education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Riitta-Liisa Jukarainen
Objective
After this online course, you will know about the health challenges facing mothers and children in developing countries. In addition, you will strengthen your competence when working in health care abroad or in Finland with immigrants. Mothers' and children’s follow-up takes account of the challenges in developing countries.
- You will know about the most common health problems of developing countries as to pregnancy, postpartum and young children
- You will be able to take care of pregnant mothers and under two-year-old children in developing countries and among immigrants in Finland
- You will deepen your knowledge of mothers and children with disabilities in developing countries
Content
- Health challenges of mothers and children in developing countries
- Observing the health of mother and foetus and identify risk factors related to pregnancy and childbirth
- The follow-up of mother's postnatal health and the follow-up of the growth and development of children under two years of age
- Breastfeeding as a child's health promoter
- People with disabilities
Employer connections
No
Further information
The course will be carried out 100 % online. E-learning: independent study of the material, online discussions, and tests.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
To accomplish this course the student must pass all online discussions and tests.
Assessment methods and criteria
To accomplish this course the student must pass all online discussions and tests.
Qualifications
The student has basic knowledge of the health care of mothers and children.