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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

  • KAKS25
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2026
  • KAKK26
    Karelia, 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.