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Public Health nursing for pregnant women, children and their familiesLaajuus (10 cr)

Code: TH00FF34

Credits

10 op

Objective

You can provide education and support clients in matters related to partner relationship and family planning.
You can plan, implement and assess the follow-up and support of families expecting a child regarding their health and wellbeing in cooperation with them.
You can assess the health of a mother and foetus and identify risk factors related to pregnancy and childbirth and refer to further treatment if necessary.
You can confirm motherhood and paternity.
You can plan, implement and assess the follow-up of growth and development of children, in cooperation with the families.
You can support children and families in choosing health promoting alternatives.
You can support families in parenting and promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
You are able to evaluate the need for increased support and for a referral to further care.
You know how to take into account multiculturalism your work.

Content

What is family planning and sexual and reproductive health?
How do you implement family training?
How do you implement health examinations, screenings, health advice and guidance for expectant and child-bearing mothers and families?
How do you identify the risk factors of pregnancy, the need for specific support and follow-up, and the need for treatment counselling?
What is the postnatal examination?
How do you confirm motherhood and paternity at maternity clinic?
What is early interaction and support?
What is breastfeeding counselling?
What is the Family service network?
How do you implement health examinations of children?
What are the methods and assessment of the child's health?
How do you support parenthood, fatherhood, motherhood, and partner relationship?
How do you use digital tools in your work?
What is the identification of specific support, support for care and referral to follow-up care at a child health clinic?
How do you consider multiculturalism in your work?