14.5.4 SH7521 Social and Health Care in Cultural Perspective 1 - 4 CR 1.5 - 6 ECTS CR

Objectives
The student enhances his/her cultural awareness, and professional knowledge and skills in multicultural issues.

Content
Social and health problems in different cultures; transcultural nursing, professional values in cultural perspective

Prerequisites
For Bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social work students.

Methods
Lectures, study visits, group work, seminars, individual tutorial support.

Assessment
Written report, oral presentation.

Semester
Period 1 – 4, autumn and spring

Laurea Polytechnic
Vantaa Institute
Nursing and Public Health Nursing
Contact person: Ms. Tuula Ikonen
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 395
Fax + 358 20 5787 300
Email: tuula.ikonen@laurea.fi