Practical training of public health nursing 1 (13 cr)

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, wellbeing and resources 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 need for support of the newborn and family as well as increase the participation of the family.
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 clients.
You can support children and families in choosing health promoting alternatives.
You are able to encourage 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 are able to maintain and promote a safe community and environment for children in cooperation with families and different interest groups.
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 antenatal education?
How do you support parenthood, fatherhood, motherhood and partner relationship?
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 confirm motherhood and paternity?
What is early interaction and support?
What is breastfeeding counselling?
What is the Family service network?
How do you implement health examinations of children?
How do you take into account multiculturalism in your work?

Course material

Teoriatunneilla osoitettu materiaali.

Study forms and methods

Harjoittelu äitiys- ja lastenneuvolassa 13 op = 9 vk

RDI and work-related cooperation

Harjoittelu käytännön työssä äitiys- ja lastenneuvolassa.

Timing of exams and assignments

Harjoittelu sovittuna ajankohtana.

International cooperation

Ei sisälly.

Student workload

38 h / vk

Further information

Pauliina Lehto

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Hyväksytty suoritus edellyttää riittävän osaamisen osoittamista käytännön työssä.

Qualifications

Clinical nursing 1 and 2
Clinical training 1-4