SIW4100 International Health Policy Emneplan

The course gives a comprehensive introduction to global health problems, health policy studies, and international and national strategies to meet these problems.

Language of instruction is English.

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

Knowledge

The student

• has advanced knowledge of global health problems and global health policy
• has thorough knowledge of theories, ethics discussions and empirical methods in the study of health care systems, illness and disease in populations
• can apply scholarly theories and methods to new areas in international health policy

Skills

The student can

• analyse and deal critically with various sources of information about the global health situation and main challenges to health and health care
• analyse and deal critically with the relationship between culture and illness
• evaluate research methods and strategies in investigations of population health
• apply relevant theories and arguments in debates on health inequalities
• apply relevant health policy theories to evaluate health challenges
• apply relevant theories and evaluate the role of organisations in international health policies

General Competence

The student can

• apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects in international health policy
• communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in international health policy, both with specialists and the general public
• contribute to new thinking and innovation processes in international health policy

The course is organised into a series of lectures and seminars. Students are expected to play an active role. Students will also be required to present papers, and discuss course themes during lectures and seminars.

The following coursework requirement must be completed and approved by the given deadline in order for the student to take the exam.

Students must submit a coursework requirement paper of eight pages (+/- 10%), calibri, pt. 12, paragraph 1.5, written preferably in groups (4-5 students). Students who wish to write individually (around 4-5 pages) must get permission from the course lecturer. The topic of the work requirement will reflect main areas of the course curriculum and lectures.

The coursework requirement papers are to be presented at a seminar, or poster session, or zoom gathering. Participation in the seminar, or poster session, or zoom gathering is a mandatory part of the coursework requirement.

Students whose papers are not approved after the first submission will be given the chance to resubmit. Papers that are not approved after two submissions will disqualify students from sitting the final examination.

The student's learning outcome will be assessed on the basis of a 3 day (72 hours) individual written home exam of 7 pages (+ / - 10 %), calibri, size 12, paragraph 1.5. Tables and references not included.

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

Grade scale A - F

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 name key anatomical structures and organs in the human body
• can describe where organs are located in relation to each other
• can describe the anatomical structure of organs and organ systems, cells and tissue
• can describe the function of different organs and organ systems in the body
• can describe key biochemical processes in a healthy body
• can explain physiology in the different organs and organ systems, with particular emphasis on the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
• can describe regulation mechanisms and homoeostasis in a healthy body
• is familiar with human nutritional physiology and fundamental fluid and nutritional needs throughout the life cycle
• is familiar with the structure and function of different microbes

Skills

The student

• can apply basic medical terminology in the anatomy and physiology disciplines
• can collect and assess vital physiological parameters
• can identify and recognise anatomical structures on the surface of the body
• can demonstrate simple functional examinations
• can apply and disseminate broad knowledge about human anatomy and physiological processes

General competence

The student

• acknowledges the importance of knowledge in the subject for professional practice
• applies fundamental hygienic and ethical principles in patient examinations

The work and teaching methods vary between lectures, video conferences and internet resources, seminars, simulation and skills training, study groups and self-study. Some lectures can be held jointly for several of the health science programmes at the faculty.

The students conduct physiology lab experiments and simulation and skills training in the use of medical equipment, including a blood pressure gauge, a stethoscope, electrocardiography (ECG) and monitoring equipment for determining a patient’s physiological condition.