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The Challenges of Health Care for Mothers and Children in Developing Countries (5 cr)

Code: AV00EO21-3002

General information


Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 31.12.2023

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

Seats

1 - 10

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Open University of Applied Sciences

Teachers

  • Riitta-Liisa Jukarainen

Groups

  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

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

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

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.