Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health Professionals Programme description

Felles emneplan for praksis på begge studieretninger, alle studieår.

Studieretning tolking:

Studieretning tolking i bachelorprogrammet har 12 ukers veiledet, variert og vurdert tolkepraksis, tre uker i andre studieår og ni uker i tredje studieår. Formålet med praksisopplæringen er at studentene skal tilegne seg profesjonell tolkekompetanse gjennom gradvis innføring i sentrale sider ved profesjonen. Ved et tett samarbeid mellom studenter, faglærere, praksisplasser og veiledere utvikles studentens profesjonsidentitet.

Det skal være en progresjon i praksisopplæringen og en sammenheng mellom undervisningen og praksisopplæringen.

Praksisopplæringen arrangeres i samarbeid med Nasjonalt ressurssenter for døvblinde (Eikholt), NAV Tolketjenester og andre institusjoner som formidler tolketjeneste, samt enkelte frilanstolker.

Studieretning tegnspråkdidaktikk:

Studieretning tegnspråkdidaktikk har 6 ukers veiledet og vurdert praksis, to uker andre studieår, og fire uker i tredje studieår. Formålet med praksisopplæringen er at studentene skal tilegne seg praktisk erfaring med å veilede og undervise voksne andrespråksinnlærere. Gjennom et tett samarbeid mellom studenter, faglærere, praksissted og praksisveiledere utvikles studentens ferdigheter i andrespråksundervisning og -veiledning. Det skal være en progresjon i praksisopplæringen og en sammenheng mellom undervisningen og praksisopplæringen.

Praksisopplæringen arrangeres i samarbeid med Signo og Statped, og andre som har organisert undervisning i norsk tegnspråk rettet mot voksne.

Emnet ble godkjent i utdanningsutvalget LUI 29. november 2021 og gjelder fra høsten 2022.

Progresjonskrav studieretning tolking:

Praksisopplæringen i andre studieår må være bestått før studenten kan fortsette i tredje studieår. Praksisperiodene fungerer som et faglig mål på at det vi lærer i klasserommet er internalisert i studenten, og at hen har evne til å bruke kunnskapen i praksis. Kravene i praksisperiodene øker fra kun å observere og reflektere over det en ser, til å kunne fungere som tolk i et tolkeoppdrag i siste praksisperiode. Dermed er det avgjørende at studenten viser at kravene som er stilt i andre studieårs praksisperioder blir innfridd før de gis mulighet til å gjennomføre praksisperioder i tredje studieår.

Alle praksisperioder må være bestått for å kunne gå opp til eksamen i emne TEGN3140, Tegnspråktolking.

Progresjonskrav studieretning tegnspråkdidaktikk:

Praksisopplæringen i andre studieår må være bestått før studenten kan fortsette i tredje studieår. Praksisperiodene fungerer som et faglig mål på at det vi lærer i klasserommet er internalisert i studenten, og at hen har evne til å bruke kunnskapen i praksis. Kravene i praksisperiodene øker fra kun å observere og reflektere over det en ser, til å kunne fungere som underviser eller veileder i tegnspråk i siste praksisperiode. Dermed er det avgjørende at studenten viser at kravene som er stilt i andre studieårs praksisperioder blir innfridd før de gis mulighet til å gjennomføre praksisperioder i tredje studieår.

Alle praksisperioder må være bestått for å kunne gå opp til eksamen i emne TEGN3230, Voksnes læring og flerspråklighet.

Studieretning tolking:

Studentene vurderes etter følgende kriterier:

• Studentene skal vise evne og vilje til å samarbeide med kolleger og tolkebrukere, og møte disse med vennlig respekt og høflighet.
• Studentene skal vise evne og vilje til å reflektere over ulike sider ved en tolket kommunikasjonssituasjon.
• Studentene skal vise evne og vilje til å arbeide aktivt med egne ferdigheter i og utenfor den tiden de tilbringer på praksisstedet.
• Studentene skal vise evne og vilje til å forberede seg til de oppdragene de er med på, enten de skal observere eller tolke selv.
• Studentene skal delta aktivt i faglige diskusjoner.
• Studentene skal møte til avtalt tid.
• Studentene skal ha god forståelse av norsk tegnspråk, norsk tale- og skriftspråk, og vise evne og vilje til å stadig utvikle språkferdighetene.

Studieretning tegnspråkdidaktikk:

Studentene vurderes etter følgende kriterier:

• Studentene skal vise evne og vilje til å samarbeide med kolleger og deltakere på tegnspråkkurs, og møte disse med vennlig respekt og høflighet.
• Studentene skal vise evne og vilje til å reflektere over ulike sider ved en undervisningssituasjon med voksne innlærere av tegnspråk
• Studentene skal vise evne og vilje til å arbeide aktivt med egne ferdigheter i og utenfor den tiden de tilbringer på praksisstedet.
• Studentene skal vise evne og vilje til å forberede seg til undervisningen, enten de skal observere eller instruere selv.
• Studentene skal delta aktivt i faglige diskusjoner.
• Studentene skal møte til avtalt tid.
• Studentene skal ha god forståelse av norsk tegnspråk, undervisningsformer og andrespråksdidaktikk, og vise evne og vilje til å stadig utvikle språkferdighetene.

Learning outcomes at the programme level for the Master's Degree Programme in Health Sciences

The student’s overall learning outcomes for the Master’s Degree Programme in Health Sciences fully cover the description of master’s degree level (level 7) of the Norwegian Qualifications Framework.

A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

• has advanced knowledge of health-related services and health-promoting work within their field of specialisation
• can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the health sciences
• has knowledge of different perceptions of body, health, illness, function and functional impairment
• has in-depth knowledge of the individual’s right to autonomy and user participation, and of important considerations in the development of equitable health services and health-promoting work
• has insight into the role of interprofessional cooperation in achieving results in health-related services and health-promoting work
• has insight into the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3, Good Health and Well-being, and an understanding of the connection between health and sustainable development in society
• has thorough knowledge of the theory of science, research methods and ethics of particular relevance to health sciences and the area of specialisation

Skills

The candidate

• can understand, motivate and cooperate with individuals and next of kin undergoing health-related learning, coping and change processes
• can analyse existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of health sciences and work independently on practical and theoretical problem-solving
• can adapt health services and health-promoting work to different groups in society
• can contribute to the expedient and correct use of technology to improve the quality of the health services
• can use knowledge of quality improvement and implementation to improve the services
• can analyse and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments
• can use relevant methods for research and scholarly and/or professional development work in an independent manner
• can carry out an independent, limited research or development project within their specialisation under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics

General competence

The candidate

• can analyse the relationship between the individual, service and societal levels when designing health-related services and in health-promoting work
• can contribute to innovation and quality improvement that builds on relevant knowledge of nursing gained from research and experience, and knowledge of users
• can work in interprofessional teams in order to more efficiently address complex health challenges
• has an international perspective in their field of specialisation
• can assess their own research design and research method based on a specific research question
• can disseminate relevant problems, analyses and research results to specialists and the general public in a way that meets research ethics requirements
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes in the health services and in health-promoting work

Specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health Personnel

The following additional learning outcomes apply to candidates taking the Specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health Personnel:

• has thorough knowledge of diet and nutrition, including the conversion of and need for energy and nutrients
• can identify key nutritional challenges, such as under-nutrition and malnutrition, in different patient groups, and discuss and implement measures
• can apply knowledge of the composition of different types of special diets in order to develop dietary guidance for users in different groups

Felles for studieretning tolking og tegnspråkdidaktikk: Studenter som blir vurdert til ikke bestått i en veiledet praksisperiode kan fullføre det påbegynte studieåret, men får deretter ett års opphold i ordinært studieløp. Ny praksisperiode gjennomføres neste gang ordinær praksis organiseres, normalt neste studieår. Hvis praksis blir vurdert til bestått ved andre gangs forsøk, kan studenten gjenoppta studiet. Hvis praksisperioden blir vurdert til ikke bestått ved andre gangs forsøk, må normalt studiet avbrytes (jf. forskrift om studier og eksamen ved OsloMet).

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Felles for studieretning tolking og tegnspråkdidaktikk: Det benyttes bestått/Ikke bestått. Det er praksisveilederne som fastsetter den faglige vurderingen av praksisperioden.

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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 Examinations 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 Examinations 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. In such cases, one external and one internal Examiner will first grade the selected papers. The internal examiner then continues grading the remaining papers together with another internal examiner. The assessments from the first part are summarised to serve as guidelines for the assessments carried out by the two internal examiners.

The grade awarded for a written examination can be appealed, cf. Section 5-3 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 February 12th 2020 and finally approved by the vice-dean on February 27th 2024.

Adopted by the University Board September 9th 2020

Faculty of Health Sciences

The programme description applies to students starting the programme in 2024