14.5.3.2 SH7520 Social and Health Care in Finland 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits

Objectives:
The student
- is aware of the Finnish social and health care system in context of national and international health policy
- recognises differences and similarities in the social and health care systems compared to his/ her own country
- is aware of community profile and community analyse
- is aware of methods of health promotion and health education.

Content:
Global and national trends in health issues, social and health policy.
The Finnish social and health problems, health care system, regulations, organisations
Community profile, community analyse
Methods of health promotion and health education

Prerequisites:
Student of various fields of study will be accepted

Methods:
self directed preparatory assignment, lecturers, study visits, group work, seminars, individual tutorial support.

Assessment:
Written report, oral presentation.

Semester:
Period 3 – 4, spring