MAHEL4200 The Health of th Family - Children 0-5 years Course description

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• can describe basic static mechanics
• can describe the body's normal and pathological movement patterns from a biomechanical perspective
• can explain the connection between statics, including forces, equilibrium systems, bending moments, shear forces and pressure in relation to the musculoskeletal system
• can describe dynamics on the basis of inverse dynamics theory, force, work and energy

Skills

The student

• can conduct a visual gait analysis
• can use biomechanical principles to explain movement patterns
• can calculate and analyse forces and moments of force and their effect on the musculoskeletal system in movement and at rest
• can calculate and analyse translation and rotation movements and dynamic equilibrium
• can analyse numeric and graphic data from the movement laboratory

General competence

The student

• can communicate and exchange opinions based on results from visual gait analyses and data from the movement laboratory

The work and teaching methods in the course comprise seminars, skills training, lectures, digital learning resources, group work and self-study.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence: 

Knowledge 

The student

• can analyse and assess the public health nurse’s function, areas of responsibility and tasks in relation to young children and their families/caregivers at different levels
• can critically analyse and assess theories on young children’s physical, psychological, sexual and social development
• can critically assess the significance of protection and risk factors that influence on children’s development
• can describe key theoretical perspectives on attachment and interaction
• can describe the significance of following up children as next of kin in connection with crises, trauma and stressful circumstances
• can assess the significance of cooperation, and interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration for young children and their families/caregivers 

Skills 

The student

• can use relevant methods to independently map and assess children’s health, identify developmental abnormalities, illness and disabilities and implement measures where needed
• can assess children’s linguistic development and refer to other professionals as needed
• can identify, prevent and deter psychosocial strain in the children’s surroundings, including with regard to neglect, violence, sexual assault and substance abuse
• can identify and elucidate nutritional challenges and provide guidance on nutrition, breastfeeding and growth, and refer to other professionals as needed
• can use evidence-based methods to promote informed health choices, coping skills and quality of life among children and their families/caregivers
• can use relevant pedagogical methods and health communication when interacting with children and their families/caregivers
• can use knowledge of young children’s use of digital media to implement measures as needed 

 General competence  

 The student

• can analyse and apply knowledge-based methods in children’s health clinic work
• can analyse professional and ethical issues when interacting with children and their families/caregivers
• can analyse relevant professional issues in cooperation with health personnel and other professional groups, to contribute to appropriate health services for children and their families/caregivers
• can contribute to culturally sensitive approaches to children and their families/caregivers
• can contribute to creating a sense of security and trust when interacting with children and their families/caregivers 

The following coursework requirements must be met before the student can take the exam:

• minimum attendance of 80 % at seminars and skills training.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the examination: 

• minimum attendance of 80 % in skills training, seminars and scheduled group work 
• approved online breastfeeding course

Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Calculator, ruler triangle and ruler.

Grade scale A-F.

All exams are assessed by two examiners. At least 20 % of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all the students.