Could I Be a Public Health Nurse?Laajuus (2 cr)
Code: ST10001
Credits
2 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Hanne Timonen
- Satu Kinnunen
Objective
Objectives:
- You will receive information about the application process for public health nurse education, the duration of studies and the content of studies.
- You understand the main features of a public healthnurse's job description and get an idea of what working as a public health nurse can be like.
- You will receive information about in-service training and postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
- You can be sure that you would like to work in the healthcare sector.
Content
- Applying for and training as a public health nurse
- The content of the public health nurse's work and job opportunities
- Postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Timing
22.09.2025 - 12.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Groups
-
KAKS25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2026
-
KAKK26Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2026
Objective
Objectives:
- You will receive information about the application process for public health nurse education, the duration of studies and the content of studies.
- You understand the main features of a public healthnurse's job description and get an idea of what working as a public health nurse can be like.
- You will receive information about in-service training and postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
- You can be sure that you would like to work in the healthcare sector.
Content
- Applying for and training as a public health nurse
- The content of the public health nurse's work and job opportunities
- Postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
Location and time
The course can be completed on the stated completion date.
Materials
The course contains the necessary material.
Teaching methods
The course is completed as an independent online course. The course contains various assignments that are returned to the teacher.
Exam schedules
The course does not include an exam
Completion alternatives
No optional performance options
Student workload
2 credits = 54 h of student working time
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
Successful completion of the course requires completion of all course assignments in accordance with the instructions.
The teacher can ask to complete returned assignments.
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
03.02.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
- Tiina Parviainen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 60. Open UAS: 60.)
Groups
-
KAKK25KEKarelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Objective
Objectives:
- You will receive information about the application process for public health nurse education, the duration of studies and the content of studies.
- You understand the main features of a public healthnurse's job description and get an idea of what working as a public health nurse can be like.
- You will receive information about in-service training and postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
- You can be sure that you would like to work in the healthcare sector.
Content
- Applying for and training as a public health nurse
- The content of the public health nurse's work and job opportunities
- Postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
Materials
The course contains the necessary material.
Teaching methods
The course is completed as an independent online course. The course contains various assignments that are returned to the teacher.
Exam schedules
The course does not include an exam
Student workload
2 credits = 54 h of student working time
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
Successful completion of the course requires completion of all course assignments in accordance with the instructions.
The teacher can ask to complete returned assignments.
Enrollment
24.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 06.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 30.)
Groups
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1
Objective
Objectives:
- You will receive information about the application process for public health nurse education, the duration of studies and the content of studies.
- You understand the main features of a public healthnurse's job description and get an idea of what working as a public health nurse can be like.
- You will receive information about in-service training and postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
- You can be sure that you would like to work in the healthcare sector.
Content
- Applying for and training as a public health nurse
- The content of the public health nurse's work and job opportunities
- Postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
Teaching methods
The course is conducted in the Moodle environment
Exam schedules
The course does not include an exam
Student workload
2 credits correspond to 54 hours of the student's time
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 28.04.2024
Timing
22.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 60
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Tiina Parviainen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 60. Open UAS: 60.)
Groups
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Objective
Objectives:
- You will receive information about the application process for public health nurse education, the duration of studies and the content of studies.
- You understand the main features of a public healthnurse's job description and get an idea of what working as a public health nurse can be like.
- You will receive information about in-service training and postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
- You can be sure that you would like to work in the healthcare sector.
Content
- Applying for and training as a public health nurse
- The content of the public health nurse's work and job opportunities
- Postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
02.07.2023 - 31.07.2023
Timing
18.09.2023 - 07.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
Teachers
- Satu Kinnunen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 40.)
Groups
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1
Objective
Objectives:
- You will receive information about the application process for public health nurse education, the duration of studies and the content of studies.
- You understand the main features of a public healthnurse's job description and get an idea of what working as a public health nurse can be like.
- You will receive information about in-service training and postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
- You can be sure that you would like to work in the healthcare sector.
Content
- Applying for and training as a public health nurse
- The content of the public health nurse's work and job opportunities
- Postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
Teaching methods
Objectives:
- You will receive information about the application process for public health nurse education, the duration of studies and the content of studies.
- You understand the main features of a public healthnurse's job description and get an idea of what working as a public health nurse can be like.
- You will receive information about in-service training and postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
- You can be sure that you would like to work in the healthcare sector.
- Applying for and training as a public health nurse
- The content of the public health nurse's work and job opportunities
- Postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2022 - 31.10.2022
Timing
09.01.2023 - 14.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 30.)
Groups
-
KAKK23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2023
Small groups
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1
Objective
Objectives:
- You will receive information about the application process for public health nurse education, the duration of studies and the content of studies.
- You understand the main features of a public healthnurse's job description and get an idea of what working as a public health nurse can be like.
- You will receive information about in-service training and postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
- You can be sure that you would like to work in the healthcare sector.
Content
- Applying for and training as a public health nurse
- The content of the public health nurse's work and job opportunities
- Postgraduate study opportunities for public health nurses
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected