Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate can:

• Clarify development of relevant topics at national and international levels based on medical research
• Interpret knowledge in international health and first aid
• Clarify concepts about culture and health in a global perspective
• Identify the relationships between governments and health policy and politics

Skills

The candidate can:

• Discuss the position of minorities in the Norwegian health and welfare system
• Embrace awareness of cross-cultural issues in nursing

General competence

The candidate can:

• Clarify theories and models in nursing from a transcultural perspective
• Identify global professional issues in nursing
• Appreciate an international approach to nursing

Course Description

• The nursing profession in international health aid
• Nursing performance in a multi-cultural context
• Government forms
• Concepts of culture and health from an international perspective
• Epidemiological issues
• First aid
• Human rights – basic human needs – minorities
• Transcultural nursing - research and performance, nationally as well as internationally
• The roles of nurses in international health aid
• International organizations and unions for nurses

Teaching and Learning Methods

Subject literature and textbooks - digital studies - lectures - group work and Clinical Skills Centre.

This course may be included in professional education programmes for incoming and outgoing exchange students.

Assessment Methods

Individual essay. Pass/fail.

Course requirements:

The requirements are described in the course plan.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean