Could I Be a Public Health Nurse? (2 cr)
Code: ST10001-3010
General information
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
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KAKS25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2026
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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.