Study Guide

Objective

You can plan, implement and evaluate the health and functional capacity of working-age adults and the elderly.
You can assess the risk factors related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the client to use the appropriate services.
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 can assess the mutual effects of work, work communities and work environments on the health of the client.
You can give recommendations related to work conditions and personal health needs.
You can advice the client to use the appropriate services and ensure the continuity of care.
You know how to take into account multiculturalism in your work.

Content

The contents of working-age nursing and occupational health care:
What elements does wellbeing at work include?
What are the specific questions related to the wellbeing of an entrepreneur?
What is the role of occupational health care in promoting wellbeing at work?
What is the essential legislation and strategies related to health promotion of working-age people and the elderly?
What is the content of statutory occupational health care?
What are the principles of the best practices in occupational health care?
How do you assess work, working conditions and operational environment connected to health?
How do you assess the ability to work and function?
When are health examinations compulsory?
What are the main work-related illnesses and occupational diseases?
What is occupational health and safety and how is it organized?
How do you observe and report personal work ergonomics?
How do you utilize the feedback from customers, clients and client forums when planning services?

The contents of elderly health care:
What is essential in health examinations and health promotion of the elderly?
What are the special features of health guidance for the elderly (e.g physical exercise, nutrition, sexuality, sleep, ageing and long-term illnesses)?
How do you utilize welfare and health technology in health promotion of ageing people and the elderly?
How do you use the rehabilitation approach and method in public health nursing?
How do you instruct the clients to get the appropriate social and health care services?

How do you take into account multiculturalism in your work?

Evaluation scale

1-5