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 has knowledge of:

• Theories of human psychological development
• Theories about how people learn and perceive
• Concepts and theories of culture, ethnicity, socialization, roles, gender, groups and social systems
• The legal framework for the practice of nursing and local health services

• How local health services are organized
• Local health promotion and preventive care
• The relationship between social development, living conditions and individual health problems

Skills

The candidate can:

• Explain and apply psychological, educational and sociological / socio-cultural theories to practical and theoretical issues

• Reflect upon the nurse’s opportunities for improving public health in the municipality

• Use digital tools
  

General competence

The candidate:

• Has insight into the social importance of professional nursing issues
• Can plan, implement and complete 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 the municipal health services
• 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, clinical studies and project work. Guidance in learning groups and seminars.

Assessment Methods

Group project assignment; assessed with a grade.

Course requirements:

Specified in the course plan.

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