Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidates can:

• Explain theories of human psychological development
• Explain theories about how people learn and perceive
• Explain the concepts and theories of culture, ethnicity, socialization, roles, gender, groups and social systems
• Give an account of the legal framework for the practice of nursing and local health services
• Explain how local health services are organized
• Explain local health promotion and preventive care
• Discuss the relationship between social development, living conditions and individual health problems

Skills

The candidate can:

• Assess the nurse’s opportunities for improving public health in the community

General competence

The candidates can:

• Plan, carry out and present projects

Course Description

• Psychological theories of human development, perception, emotion, motivation, learning, memory and loss of memory
• Sociological concepts and theories about how people interact with their environment
• Socio-anthropological concepts and theories about how people interact with their environment
• The legal framework for the municipal health services
• The legal framework for nursing practice
• The welfare state’s development and framework
• The organization of community care
• Social factors that affect living conditions and create health problems
• Public health, with a focus on prevention and health promotion

Teaching and Learning Methods

Subject literature studies, digital learning resources, resource lectures and work in learning groups. Guidance in learning groups and seminars. Project: 6 weeks’ duration.

Assessment Methods

Group project assignment. Assessed with a grade.

Course requirements:

Requirements are specified in the course plan.

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