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Health Promotion (3cr)

Course unit code: C-10065-SX00FZ42

General information


Credits
3 cr
Institution
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Objective

The student - understands the theoretical levels, foundations and principles of health promotion - can identify factors linked to public health and perceive changes in the health of the population - can identify factors affecting the health of a community and apply this knowledge in their own work - can apply a health promotion approach in their work: bringing up health habits and supporting health changes - can apply ethical principles in health promotion - is able to consider sustainable development in health promotion.

Content

Levels of health promotion: prevention and promotion Factors affecting population health: determinants of health The link between lifestyle and health and prevention of risk factors for chronic diseases National nutrition recommendations Motivational, empowerment and solution-focused approach to health promotion Ethics of health promotion Sustainable development in health promotion

Qualifications

N/A

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student - can adequately search for information and use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional activities - possesses adequate knowledge and skills for professional activities - acts in a client/patient-oriented manner and takes into account safety issues and ethical principles - is able to assess their own strengths and development needs.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student - can use evidence-based knowledge to plan their professional activities - can act in a client/patient-oriented and responsible manner - can use professional ethical principles in their professional activities, taking into account safety aspects - is able to interact with consideration for diversity - recognises their own strengths and development needs.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student - applies a wide range of professional knowledge based on evidence - can act in a client/patient-oriented and responsible manner and assess the consequences of their actions - acts in accordance with professional ethical principles, taking into account safety aspects - is able to interact with respect for diversity - recognises their own strengths and development needs and is able to develop their professional activities.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS The student - can adequately search for information and use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional activities - possesses adequate knowledge and skills for professional activities - acts in a client/patient-oriented manner and takes into account safety issues and ethical principles - is able to assess their own strengths and development needs. FAIL The student - cannot adequately search for information and cannot use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional activities - does not have sufficient knowledge and skills for professional activities - cannot act in a client/patient-oriented manner and cannot take into account safety issues and ethical principles.

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