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Practical training in public health nursing 1Laajuus (13 cr)

Code: TH00FF40

Credits

13 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 plan, implement and assess the follow-up of growth and development of children, in cooperation with the families.
You can support the family in health promotion and parenting.
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 the service system for maternity care?
What is family planning, sexual and reproductive health?
How do you implement health examinations, screenings, health counselling and education of mothers and their families during pregnancy and after childbirth?
How do you identify risk factors of pregnancy, and the need for a referral to further care and the need for special follow-up and support?
How do you support early interaction and guide a breastfeeding mother?
What is the Family service network?
How do you implement your child's health examinations and take into account the challenges of growth and development?
How do you support resources, parenting, health and wellbeing?
What is the identification of specific support, support for care and referral to follow-up care at a child health clinic?
How do you take into account multiculturalism in your work?