SYKI112 Maternal Health in a Global Perspective

Contents and structure

This module provides knowledge, skills and general competence in health-promoting and preventive work within maternal and newborn health, from both a national and a global public health perspective. Furthermore, this module will contribute to increased insight into different ways of organizing the maternal health care system within in two different countries

Learning Outcome

A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The student...

• will have knowledge of the health-promoting and preventative functions of nursing in maternal and neonatal health care services
• will have knowledge of health and social policy within the field of public health

Skills:

The student...

• will be able to use cultural knowledge and understanding in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing from a public health perspective

Competence:

The student...

• will be familiar with global health challenges and nursing practices in maternal and neonatal health care services
• will have an understanding of the connections between health, education, work and living conditions, and will be able to use this in their provision of services both to individuals and to societal groups, in order to contribute to good public health and work inclusion
• will be able to convey opinions and share experiences with others in the field, and through this contribute to the development of best practice

Entry requirements

• Student at a partner institution which Bachelor of Nursing at HVL has an agreement with
• 60 ECTS / first year of nursing studies
• Minimum level B2 in English (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR)

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

The course consists of the following student activities:

• Lectures
• Team work
• Multimedia resources
• Student presentations
• Supervision
• Peer feedback
• Problem solving
• Written work
• Self-study

Compulsory learning activities

The following coursework must be completed before students can sit the final examination:

1. Participation in Collaborative Online International Learning(COIL) with two synchronous virtual exchange meetings. Participation in group discussions and tasks during meetings.
2. Group assignment: Create a proposal on how maternity health care services can be organized to meet the needs of the community.

Compulsory learning activities are valid for four semesters. In the case of absence from cumpulsory learning activities, the same rules apply as for absence during practical training according to the regulations relating to programmes of study and examinations at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.

Assessment

Oral exam

Individual exam. Presentation in a seminar where the other students are present. Two days before the exam, the students submit the presentation (Canvas). 15 minutes presentation (PowerPoint, poster, video) related to the learning outcomes.

Grading scale

The grading scale used is Passed / Not passed.

New exam

Students who fail (Not passed) will have a new oral exam.

Examination support material

All.

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