Public Health Work for Families Expecting a Child (5 cr)
Code: STH6091-3002
General information
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
- Maiju Issakainen
- Kirsi Varis
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Varis
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
STTNK21Public Health Nurse, Full-time Studies, Spring, 2021
Small groups
- Excercise Team 1
- Excercise Team 2
Objective
You are able to plan, implement and evaluate the monitoring and strengthening of the health, well-being and resources of the expectant family in cooperation with the family
You are able to carry out health examinations of the expectant family, assess the health of the expectant mother and the fetus and the family, identify risk factors related to pregnancy and childbirth, and refer to treatment if necessary
You will be able to work in a sudden birth, perform a regular postpartum examination and assess the need for support for the newborn child and his or her family and take supportive measures.
You know the laws and recommendations related to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health. You know sexual rights and the development and manifestation of sexuality at different stages of a person’s life
You can describe your own abilities, professional activities and methods of sexual guidance in promoting sexual health and supporting couple relationship
You know the risk factors for sexual health and how to support clients who require special monitoring and support. You know how to guide and support clients in matters related to relationships and family planning
You know the methods of contraception and family planning, as well as the most common gynecological diseases
Content
Maternity care service system and legislation governing it. Family coaching, parenting training and support for couple relationship
Recognition of motherhood and fatherhood
Health examinations of the expectant mother and family during pregnancy, screening examinations, health counseling and guidance, the need for special support and follow-up. Risk factors for pregnancy and their identification and treatment guidance. Prevention and talk of substance abuse and intimate partner violence
Home visit to a family expecting a child / having a child
The course of childbirth, sudden delivery and follow-up of regular childbirth. Identification and treatment of postpartum depression
Promoting sexual and reproductive health
Sexuality at different stages of life and sexual education, guidance and counseling
Violence that offends sexuality
Contraception, sexually transmitted diseases and family planning, as well as the most common gynecological diseases
Evaluation scale
H-5