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1 NO EN Public Health Public health has in recent years gained importance through the World Health Organization s (WHO) strategy "Health for all in 2000." This study provides a comprehensive approach to public health and an emphasis on both health promotion and prevention. PUBLIC HEALTH Page 1 of 8

2 ECTS Credits 30 Study level One term programme Start semester Autumn 2015 Teaching language Norwegian Faculty Campus The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences Bodø Application deadline 5/15/2015 Programme coordinator Academic advisor JOB OPPORTUNITIES he program provides the basis for professional and administrative work in the public, private or the turd sector. Including sectors such as health, social, education, and welfare institutions as well as HR. FURTHER EDUCATION Public health is an independent program at masters level. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission based on completed lower degree (bachelor, cand. mag or equivalent) from a Norwegian or international institution. Language requirement Page 2 of 8

3 Programme overview 1ST STUDY YEAR OVERVIEW Autumn 2015 Public Health (1/2) HV301H 30 SP Mandatory courses 30 ECTS Credits Spring 2016 Public Health (2/2) HV301H 30 SP Page 3 of 8

4 Study plan PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The program provides knowledge in the significant relationship between physical and mental health, nutrition, physical activity and health. This program focuses on important factors to promote the health of the individual and the prevention of risk factors that can damage health. The program aims to increase health workers' knowledge of public health importance. The relationship between lifestyle factors and public health is central, as well as the importance of social inequalities and cultural differences in the population. The course also focuses on how public health could be integrated in the planning process to ensure coordinated and multidisciplinary prevention and health promotion. The program seeks to provide practical knowledge on how to manage public health care. LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge: the candidate will have broad knowledge of key themes and theories within the field. After completing the study, the candidate will be familiar with the research and development in the field and have knowledge of the subject's history, traditions, character and place in society. Skills: the candidate will be able to apply scientific knowledge and relevant results from research and development activities in their daily work. the candidate will be able to locate, assess and refer to information and subject matter, and the ability to analyze textual materials from a wide range of sources. General competence: the candidate will be able to plan and carry out various tasks and projects. the candidate will be able to convey key subject matter as the theories, issues and solutions both in writing, orally and through other appropriate forms of expression. the candidate will also be able to exchange views and experiences with others with a background in the field. FURTHER EDUCATION Public health is an independent program at masters level. STUDY ABROAD Not applicable COSTS No special costs except semester registration fee, syllabus literature and transport cost attending field observations. SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Admission based on real life and work experience (formal, informal and non-formal prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Admission based on real life and work experience (formal, informal and non-formal prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. EXAMINATION REGULATIONS, ASSESSMENT AND GRADING Examination regulations can be found in regulations for studies and exams at University of Nordland (UiN) as well as the special regulations Regulations for examination candidates at UiN. The Norwegian assessment and grading system uses the letter grades A-F, in which A denotes the best grade and F denotes failed. Grades can also be given as: passed / not passed or approved / not approved. ASSESSMENT METHODS Home exam and compulsory works. Page 4 of 8

5 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Home examination. PROGRAMME EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students using course evaluation studies and by the programme director. The evaluations are included in the university s quality assurance system QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS Here we refer to Regulations pertaining to studies and exams at University of Nordland (UiN) as well as local regulations and directives, see University Rules and Regulations. Page 5 of 8

6 Subject descriptions (1) Public Health HV301H The course provides a broad introduction to a variety of topics that are important in public health. Among the main topics with is included in this program is: public health (scientific tradition), community planning, physical activity, nutrition, psychosocial factors, work and work environment, and environmental public health. No costs except semester registration fee, syllabus literature and transport cost attending field observations. PUBLIC HEALTH HV301H ECTS Credits 30 Level Graduate degrees Year of study Course location 1st study year Bodø EVA ROBERTSON Course coordinator Course type Start semester Compulsory Autumn 2015/spring 2016 Faculty Teaching language Application deadline The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences Norwegian Førsteamanuensis Phone: eva.robertson@nord.no COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university\'s quality assurance system LEARNING OUTCOMES The program aims to educate students who after completing the study, knowledge and understanding of public health scientific issues, including relationships between different causal factors, related health effects and possible action. The program is based on an interdisciplinary understanding of the prerequisites for good health and social development affects the health and welfare. Candidates should acquire through the study list of basic ideological, political and strategic thinking in this area. The students will develop skills and attitudes which together with the candidates' previous education and work experience enable them to participation in planning and implementation of practical public health (health promotion, prevention or rehabilitation) within public, private or voluntary organizations. PREREQUISITIES Admission based on completed lower degree (bachelor, cand. mag or equivalent) from a Norwegian or international institution. Language requirement MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face, group work, online lectures and/or field observation. Page 6 of 8

7 TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS The course will be organized as 4 week with concentrated teaching and group work. Each collection will have a length of four or five days. One must expect group work both during the collection and between collections. Between collections, students can keep in touch with the University of Nordland and another students using the online learning tool, "Fronter", which will be used as a communication channel for messages, teaching notes and other information. The online lectures will take place in "Fronter". RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Antall sider: 1500 i Pensum med tillegg for Ressurslitteratur Amundsen, Ellen J.( Redaktør) Hva er misbruk og avhengighet? Betegnelser, begreper og omfang, SIRUS-Rapport nr. 4/2010 Statens institutt for rusmiddelforskning Oslo 2010 (pdf, 78 s) Antonowsky A. Helbredets mysterium. Hans Reitzels forlag, Kap sider. * Baklien B. Iverksetting av forebyggende tiltak. Forebygging.no, PDF-format. 31 sider. Blom R. Canada - en foregangsnasjon i forebyggende og helsefremmende arbeid. En studie av praktisk politikk og handling med vekt på fysisk aktivitet brukt som virkemiddel. Rapport - Nordland fylkeskommune, sider. FilId=2560&ct=.pdf (eller via -folkehelse-publikasjoner) Borgen PC, Lunde BV. Sykehus er en meget spesiell opplevelse. Utfordringer i HMS-arbeidet i sykehus. I: Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning, Nr 4, sider * Borgen PC, Lunde BV. Arbeidslivet som arena for folkehelsearbeid. Mål og midler i HMS-arbeidet. I: Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning, Nr 4, sider * Breivik, G. Svela Sand, T., Rafoss, K.,mfl. Fysisk Aktivitet; omfang, tilrettelegning og social ulikhet. Norges Idrettshøgskole Høgskolen i Telemark sider Folkehelsemeldingen Meld nr 34, God helse - felles ansvar sider Ferreira I, van der Horst K, Wendel-Vos W, Kremers S, van Lenthe FJ, Brug J. Environmental correlates of physical activity in youth a review and update The International Association for the Study of Obesity.obesityreviews 8, (25 s).(søk via Biblioteket og PubMed) Grant J, Luxford Y. `Culture it s a big term isn t it? An analysis of child and family health nurses understandings of culture and intercultural communication. Health Sociology Review 2011; 20(1): (søk via Biblioteket og PubMed) Green J, Tones K. Health Promotion, planning and strategies. Second Edition Sage Kap = 327 sider Hauge Hans A., Mittelmark, Maurice B. (red) Helsefremmende arbeid i en brytningstid Fra monolog til dialog? Fagbokforlaget, 2003, Kap 1,4,6, 9, 10, sider Helsedirektoratet Rapporter: Anbefalinger om kosthold, ernæring og fysisk aktivitet, 2014: Nr. IS-2170 (28s) Magnus P, Bakketeig LS. Epidemiologi. 4. utgave, Gyldendal, Kap sider. * Naidoo J., Willis, J. Developing Practice for Public Health and Health Promotion. Baillere Tindall, (På svenska Folkhälsa och hälsofrämjande insatser). Kap 1, 3, 6 =68 sider* Nettleton S. The Sociology of Health and Illness.Polity Press 2nd Edition Kap 5= 33 sider* Normann T, Sandvin JT, Thomessen H. Om rehabilitering. Mot en helhetlig og felles forståelse? Kommuneforlaget, Kap. 2, 3, 4 og sider. Ottawa-charteret om helsefremmende arbeid. Helsedirektoratet, sider. * Oudshoorn A. Power and empowerment; critical concept in the nurse-client relationship. Contemporary Nurse (20):57-66 * Robertson E. Genusperspektiv: Varfør behøvs det? I:Fossum B. (red) Kommunikation, Samtal och Bemøtande i vården. Studentlitteratur Kap 10, 30 sider * Samhandlingsreformen, Stortingsmelding nr 47 ( ), 39 sider Skogstad A. Psykososiale faktorer i arbeidet. Kap. 1, s , 20 sider. I: Einarsen S, Skogstad A. Det gode arbeidsmiljø. Krav og utfordringer. Fagbokforlaget, * Standal ØF, Morisbak I. Rehabilitering med tilpasset fysisk aktivitet som virkemiddel. Kap. 11 (s ), 12 sider. I: Kissow AM, Therkildsen B. Kroppen som deltager. Idrett og bevægelse i rehabiliteringen. Handicapidrættens Videnscenter, * Steps to Health. A European Framework to promote Physical Activity for Health. Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe, sider. data/assets/pdf_file/0020/101684/e90191.pdf Tønseth H. Kommunale helseforskjeller de finnes, men kan de måles? Statistisk sentralbyrå, Notat 2003/ sider. Universell utforming overalt!. Planlegging og utforming av uteområder, bygninger, transport og produkter for alle. Artikkelsamling. Sosial- og helsedirektoratet, Deltasenteret og Statens råd for funksjonshemmede, sider. Utviklingen i norsk kosthold 2013 Kortversjon 28 sider 2013 pdf ( ) Vik K. ICF en fellers modell og et felles språk i rehabilitering. Kap. 6, s sider. I: Wekre LL, Vardeberg K (red.). Lærebok i rehabilitering. Fagbokforlaget, * Wilkinson R, Marmott M. De harde fakta. Sosiale forhold av betydning for helsen. 2. utgave. Norsk nettverk av helse- og miljøkommuner, sider. * Wold, B., Samdahl, O., An ecological Perspective on Health Promotion, Systems, Settings and Social Processes Bentham Book, (ebook) Zimmet P, Alberti KGMM, Shaw J. Global and societal implications of the diabetes epidemic. Nature 2001; 414: sider. * Page 7 of 8

8 RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE None ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Assignment (first instance 2015 autumn). Compulsory work 1, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2015 autumn). Compulsory work 2, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2015 autumn). Compulsory work 3, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2015 autumn). Compulsory work 4, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2015 autumn). Page 8 of 8