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

Course name in Norwegian
Familiens helse - Barn 0-5 år
Study programme
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Public Health Nursing
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Course history

Introduction

Language of instruction: Norwegian

This course focuses on work with children in the age group 0-5 years and their caregivers at the population, group and individual level. The child’s development, family/caregivers and home, and other arenas that influence their childhood environment form an important part of the course. Relevant protection and risk factors related to children and their family/caregivers’ everyday lives are also addressed. The course emphasises resource-oriented and solution-oriented approaches. User participation and interdisciplinary cooperation are key components. Emphasis is also placed on key theories and methods that are essential in health promotion and disease prevention work, including pedagogical methods and health communication.

Required preliminary courses

The work requirements from MAHEL4100 must be approved in order to start on the course MAHEL4200.

Learning outcomes

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

Teaching and learning methods

The course will use varied, student-active work methods. Work and teaching methods used in the course include lectures, oral and written assignments with presentations (individually or in groups), seminars, self-study and, where relevant, skills training.

Course requirements

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

Assessment

Individual home exam over three days. Scope: up to 2,000 words.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Emnet består av praksisstudier som bygger på kunnskap fra MAJO4000 Jordmorfag og familiedannelse. Studenten skal oppøve kliniske ferdigheter og vurderinger i forbindelse med jordmorvirksomhet i føde- og barselavdeling. Det legges spesielt vekt på studentens videreutvikling av teori, refleksjon og kliniske vurderinger for å ivareta omsorgen for kvinnen, familien og barnet gjennom fødselsforløpet og i barseltiden. Det er viktig at studenten er bevisst både egen og andres oppfatning av kropp, kjønn og seksuelle rettigheter.

Emnet går over 10 uker. Innholdet vil variere med praksisstedets virksomhet til enhver tid og vil tilby varierte arenaer for praksis, jmf ‘Kvantitetskrav’.

MAJOPRA10/B og MAJOPRA20/B har en ramme på 20 uker, som er fordelt med 10 uker i MAJOPRA10/B og 10 uker i MAJOPRA20/B. Kullet deles i to, der ene delen tar MAJOPRA10/B først, etterfulgt av MAJOPRA20/B. Den andre delen tar omvendt rekkefølge.

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

Two examiners will assess all exam papers. An external supervision sensor assesses the examination and grading arrangements.

Overlapping courses

Etter gjennomført emne har studenten følgende læringsutbytte definert i kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskap

Studenten

  • kan identifisere faglige problemstillinger knyttet til anatomi, fysiologi, patofysiologi i fødsel og barselsituasjoner
  • kan drøfte hvordan fødsel og barseltid kan påvirke seksuell helse, relasjon til partner og parforholdet
  • kan vurdere kommunikasjon, relasjonsbygging, samt helsepedagogiske metoder relevant for jordmorfaget i føde- og barselomsorgen

Ferdigheter

Studenten

  • kan utføre kunnskapsbasert jordmorvirksomhet under veiledning i samsvar med faglige, juridiske og etiske retningslinjer
  • kan analysere og bruke aktuelle prosedyrer, metoder samt digitale og medisinsktekniske hjelpemidler
  • kan analysere og bruke relevante metoder for å veilede og administrere ikke-medikamentell og medikamentell smertelindring under fødsel
  • kan analysere og bruke relevante metoder for å forebygge, diagnostisere og suturere fødselsrifter samt utføre episiotomi på indikasjon under veiledning
  • kan gi informasjon og veiledning tilpasset pasienters, brukeres og pårørendes helsekompetanse, herunder kunne kommunisere via profesjonell tolk

Generell kompetanse

Studenten

  • kan anvende kunnskaper og ferdigheter for å tilrettelegge for en respektfull, forutsigbar og fleksibel omsorg som ivaretar behovene til kvinnen, barnet og partneren
  • kan anvende kunnskaper og ferdigheter for å fremme en god ammestart, ta et selvstendig ansvar for å støtte og veilede i amming, samt ivareta og støtte de som ikke kan, eller ikke ønsker å amme
  • kan analysere og anvende kunnskap om egen og andres rolle i ulike former for samarbeid
  • kan kommunisere og samhandle med brukere og familier