Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Empowerment and Health Promotion Programme description

Etter fullført utdanning har kandidaten følgende totale læringsutbytte definert i kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskap

Kandidaten

• har inngående kunnskap om den akuttmedisinske kjeden, og den medisinske nødmeldetjenestens bidrag til prehospital håndtering av tidskritiske tilstander og sårbare pasientgrupper
• har inngående kunnskap om kommunikasjonsteori, -strategier og -metoder som er relevant for medisinsk nødmeldetjeneste
• har inngående kunnskap om beslutningsteori og ulike beslutningsstøtteverktøy som benyttes i medisinsk nødmeldetjeneste
• har inngående kunnskap om nødmeldetjeneste sin rolle og funksjon i samvirke med andre nødetater ved små og store hendelser
• har inngående kunnskap om arbeidsrelatert stress, emosjonell førstehjelp og krisehåndtering

Ferdigheter

Kandidaten

• kan gjennomføre et strukturert mottak av en nødsamtale ved bruk av beslutningsstøtteverktøy
• kan gjennomføre samhandling internt og eksternt ved mottak av nødsamtale
• kan veilede ansatte og gjennomføre simulering i medisinsk nødmeldetjeneste
• kan kritisk anvende oppdatert kunnskap om helse- og velferdssystemet, lover, regelverk og veiledere i sin tjenesteutøvelse

Generell kompetanse

Kandidaten

• kan kritisk reflektere over hva som kjennetegner et godt og sikkert pasientforløp innenfor prehospital akuttmedisin
• kan identifisere og reflektere over etiske problemstillinger som kan oppstå ved mottak av en medisinsk nødmelding

Videreutdanningen består av to obligatoriske emner og gjennomføres på deltid over to semestre. Utdanningen er i hovedsak nettbasert, men med en samling på campus av to dagers varighet hvert semester (oppstartseminar i første semester og simuleringsøvelsen i andre semester). Det forventes en arbeidsinnsats på ca. 18 timer pr. uke. Gjennomført studium gir 30 studiepoeng.

Emnet VMNT6000 Medisinsk nødmeldetjeneste og den akuttmedisinske kjeden (10 stp.) gjennomføres i høstsemesteret, og emnet VMNT6200 Mottak av medisinske nødmeldinger (20 stp.) gjennomføres i vårsemesteret.

I en nettbasert utdanning er studentenes studieinnsats, individuelt og i grupper, avgjørende for om de oppnår læringsutbyttene. Studiet vil bestå av forelesningsdager, selvstudie, gruppeoppgaver og seminarer. I studiet inngår også observasjonspraksis og to dager med simuleringsøving, se nærmere informasjon om dette i emneplanen for VMNT6200.

Forelesninger

Innen hvert emne vil det være enkelte dager med digitale oversiktsforelesninger.

Gruppearbeid

Gruppearbeid innebærer tilrettelagt nettbasert samarbeid med medstudenter, hvor studentene diskuterer hverandres bidrag og deler kunnskap og perspektiver gjennom å utvikle og formidle fagstoff. De får øvelse i å gi og motta konstruktive tilbakemeldinger. Digital samskriving brukes for å dele kunnskap, reflektere sammen og utvikle faglige tekster i fellesskap.

Webseminar

Webseminar er felles samlinger som foregår nettbasert. På webseminar vil studentene presentere resultatet fra sine gruppeoppgaver. Gjennom webseminar får studentene øvelse i å formulere seg faglig, gi uttrykk for egne meninger og refleksjoner. De får trening i å presentere og diskutere fagstoff, og reflektere over egne handlinger og holdninger.

Arbeidskrav er alle former for arbeider, prøving og obligatorisk tilstedeværelse som settes som vilkår for å fremstille seg til vurdering/eksamen og/eller gjennomføre praksisstudier. Arbeidskrav gis vurdering godkjent/ikke godkjent. Arbeidskravene tilknyttet hvert emne fremgår i den enkelte emneplan. Hensikten med arbeidskrav er å:

• bidra til at studenten oppnår læringsutbyttene i emnene
• fremme progresjon og faglig utvikling i utdanningen
• stimulere til å oppsøke og tilegne seg ny kunnskap
• legge til rette for samhandling og kommunikasjon om faglige spørsmål

Obligatorisk tilstedeværelse

Det er obligatorisk tilstedeværelse innenfor områder som er vesentlige for videreutdanningen, og hvor studenten ikke kan tilegne seg kunnskap og ferdigheter gjennom selvstudier alene. Dette medfører at det er obligatorisk tilstedeværelse på følgende aktiviteter:

• Oppstartsseminaret
• Webseminar
• Observasjonspraksis
• Simuleringsøvelsen

Det kan også være krav om obligatorisk tilstedeværelse i andre aktiviteter. Det er studentens ansvar å påse at krav om tilstedeværelse oppfylles innen de fristene som er angitt. Dersom studenten overskrider fraværsgrensen, vil emneansvarlig vurdere om det er mulig å kompensere for fravær gjennom alternative krav, for eksempel skriftlige individuelle oppgaver. Dersom fraværet ikke kan kompenseres, må studenten følge neste kull. Muligheten for kompensasjon avhenger av hvor stort fraværet har vært og hvilke aktiviteter studenten ikke har deltatt på.

Skriftlige arbeider

Emnene har obligatoriske skriftlige oppgaver og refleksjonsnotater som arbeidskrav. Tilbakemelding forutsetter at det skriftlige arbeidet er levert til fastsatt tid. Skriftlige arbeider som ikke blir godkjent, må omarbeides før ny innlevering. Dersom annen gangs innlevering ikke godkjennes, kan ikke studenten fremstille seg til ordinær eksamen/vurdering.

Studenten har rett til et tredje forsøk før ny/utsatt eksamen. Dersom tredje gangs innlevering ikke godkjennes må studenten gjennomføre emnet med neste kull. Nærmere bestemmelser om krav til skriftlige arbeider, frister etc. fremgår av emneplanen for det enkelte emne.

Varied and student-active teaching methods are used in the programme. Good learning outcomes are first and foremost dependent on the students’ own efforts. The number of hours of adapted teaching at the university will be relatively low. Own effort means both benefiting from teaching and academic supervision and following this up with independent work in the form of theoretical studies and, if relevant, practical skills training. Normal study progress requires students to make great personal efforts. The most important work and teaching forms used in each course in the programme are described below. The individual course descriptions state which work methods each course employs. Practical training is described in a separate chapter; see below.

Web-based work and teaching methods

Several forms of digital learning resources are used in the programme, such as digital textbooks, digital lectures, video clips, podcasts, tests, learning pathways and assignments. These resources can be used to prepare for teaching sessions, during seminars using the flipped classroom method, and as part of self-study. This form of teaching requires the students to meet prepared for the scheduled teaching sessions. Interaction can also take place digitally, in the form of Skype meetings, webinars etc.

Self-study and student cooperation/group work

Learning requires a high degree of own activity and self-study, including both individual work and cooperation with fellow students. Through activities such as exchanging ideas, presentations, discussions, writing assignments and problem-based assignments, students will be stimulated to learn by communicating knowledge and experience, expressing their own opinions and, together, reflecting on their own attitudes, actions and understanding of the field. Students are encouraged to take initiative to schedule and actively participate in study groups to promote learning.

Lectures

Lectures are primarily used to introduce new subject matter, provide an overview and highlight main elements and links within different topics, and also to communicate relevant issues.

Seminars

Seminars emphasise dialogue and discussion between the subject teacher(s) and students in order to stimulate the student's academic development. Verbal presentations by students and discussions are emphasised.

In connection with the master's thesis, seminars are held where the master's theses are presented and discussed. The students receive feedback from their fellow students and teachers, which enables them to learn from each other. Research-related issues, methods and academic supervision are among the topics discussed in the seminars. Seminars can also take place on digital collaboration platforms.

Written assignments and academic supervision

Through written assignments and the master's thesis, students will formulate research questions for assignments and work on them over time, either individually or in cooperation with other students. They will learn theory and develop skills in using and referencing sources, analysis, discussion and written and oral communication. The primary purpose of this is to develop their ability to reflect critically, see elements in context and develop a deeper understanding of a subject.

Developing academic writing skills is a key aspect of all parts of the programme. Supervision is an important component of the work on the master's thesis. The supervision is intended to ensure that the project complies with research ethics principles and help students to formulate the research question and ensure quality in the collection and analysis of data.

The increasing globalisation of the labour market makes international experience and knowledge of languages and cultures increasingly important. Internationalisation contributes to raising the quality of education and strengthens the academic community relating to the master’s programme, at the same time as it strengthens the students as global citizens.

The programme has a focus on multicultural and global problems. This approach contributes to an increased understanding and improves the students' ability to work in a professional capacity in a multicultural society. The students gain access to specialist terminology in English through the syllabus, which comprises both textbooks and international research literature.

The staff’s network, research collaboration and cooperation with colleagues in other countries contribute to internationalisation. The programme is represented in international networks.

OsloMet has exchange agreements with educational institutions in Europe and worldwide.

Courses adapted to incoming exchange students

The following courses have been adapted for incoming exchange students:

• MAFAR4100 Innovation within Healthcare, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT4700 Food, Health and Sustainability, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5100 Health Communication, 10 ECTS credits
• MAPSY4400 Mental Health of Migrants and Minorities, 10 ECTS credits

The courses listed above will be taught in English if international students have registered for them. Otherwise, courses will generally be taught in Norwegian.

Semesters adapted to outbound exchange students

Students who wish to take courses at an educational institution abroad as part of their master’s degree normally go on an exchange in the third semester. Students admitted to a specialisation that as a norm has a master’s thesis worth 50 ECTS credits can apply to instead write a master’s thesis worth 30 ECTS credits to realize this. The students are responsible for finding relevant courses at partner institutions and must apply to have them approved in advance. An international coordinator can provide guidance in relation to selecting a course.

Reference is otherwise made to the criteria that apply to student exchanges and the information about stays abroad.

Coursework requirements are all types of work, tests and compulsory attendance that are requirements for being permitted to take the examination. Coursework requirements can be individual or in groups. Required coursework is assessed as approved/not approved. The coursework requirements for each course are described in the relevant course description.

The primary purpose of coursework requirements is to promote students' progress and academic development and to encourage them to acquire new knowledge. The programme's main coursework requirements are in the form of compulsory attendance, written assignments and tests.

Compulsory attendance

Attendance is compulsory in areas where the student cannot acquire knowledge and skills simply by studying literature.

If a student exceeds the maximum limit for absence stated in the course description or do not participate in a group presentation, the lecturer will consider whether it is possible to compensate for absence by meeting alternative requirements. This can e.g. be written assignments or oral presentations, individually or in groups. If it is not possible to compensate for the absence, the student must take the course the next time it is taught. Whether or not it is possible to compensate for absence depends on the extent of the student’s absence and which activities he/she has missed.

Written assignments

Several courses have compulsory written assignments or reports as part of their coursework requirements. Written work that is not approved must be improved before re-submission. If the work is not approved on re-submission, the student cannot take the ordinary examination/assessment.

The students are entitled to a third attempt before the resit/rescheduled examination. If an assignment is not approved the third time it is submitted, the student must re-take the course with the next class.

Different forms of assessment are used on the programme that are adapted to the learning outcomes of the various courses. The forms of assessment used are intended to support learning and document the students’ level of competence in relation to the expected learning outcomes. In general, the following forms of assessment are used in the programme:

Supervised individual examination

Taken at the university’s examination premises over a set number of hours.

Home examination

Taken over a set period of time at the end of the course, normally with a set question/assignment text unless otherwise stated in the course description.

Project examination

Taken over the whole or large parts of the course, normally with a topic decided by the students themselves unless otherwise stated in the course description.

Oral examination

Can take place individually or in groups. It can either be an independent form of assessment or used to adjust the grade awarded for another examination.

Practical examination

The assessment of specific practical skills either at the university or in the field of practice.

Assessment of practical training

Supervised practical training, assessed in accordance with the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinationinations at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University Chapter 8.

The assessment of examinations and practical training is carried out in accordance with the applicable rules set out in the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges, the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinationinations at OsloMet and the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of examiners at OsloMet.

The forms of assessment and criteria are described in each course description. All examinations taken and the title of the master’s thesis will be stated on the diploma.

Examinations

All courses conclude with an examination. The assessment is based on the learning outcomes for the course, and the degree to which the student has achieved the stipulated learning outcomes is assessed. In theoretical courses, the grades used are pass/fail or letter grades from A to F, with A being the highest grade and E the poorest pass grade. The grade F means that the student has failed the examination. The grades pass/fail are used for the assessment of practical training.

Resit and rescheduled examinations are carried out in the same manner as the ordinary examination unless otherwise specified in the course description. In special cases, resit and rescheduled examinations in courses with group examinations may be held as individual examinations.

For examinations where a percentage of the examination papers are selected for assessment by an external examiner, the external examiner's assessment should benefit all the students.

The grade awarded for a written examination can be appealed, cf. Section 11-10 of the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet. It is not possible to appeal the grades awarded for oral and practical examinations. In connection with group examinations, the result of an appeal will only have consequences for the candidate(s) who submitted the appeal. The other students will keep their original grade.

External programme supervisor

An external programme supervisor scheme is in place for the programme as required by the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of Examiners at OsloMet. The external supervisor will write an annual report on their work that will be included in the faculty’s area of the university’s quality assurance system.

Suitability assessment

The suitability assessment is a continuous overall assessment that takes place throughout the study programme. A student must be suitable for professional practice in order to receive diploma/certificate for the study programme.

If it appears that a student may pose a potential danger to the lives, physical and mental health, rights or safety of patients, clients and users during practical training or in future professional practice, it should be asked whether the student is suitable for the profession. University staff, personnel in practical training establishment, as well as students can submit a notification of doubt. The students concerned should be informed as soon as possible if such a notification of doubt has been sent. They should receive guidance and advice on how they can improve or be advised to withdraw from the programme.

https://student.oslomet.no/en/suitability-assessment

Suitability assessment is used in specialisation in Public Health Nursing, specialisation in Cancer Nursing and in Interdisciplinary Specialisation in Mental Health and Addiction.

Programme description considered by the Academic Affairs Committee at the Faculty of Health Sciences on 12 February 2020 and last amended by the vice-dean on 13 March 2025.

Adopted by the University Board 9 september 2020

Faculty of Health Sciences

The programme description applies to students starting the programme in 2025.