Teaching starts Spring

Language of instruction Norwegian

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

• describe the most significant psychological theories which explain the human being´s normal development
• give an account of various educational aspects and principles for instruction and guidance
• give an account of various communication aspects and communication forms
• apply various forms of communication
• understand why power and powerlessness are relational aspects by nursing practice

Course contents

ECTS credits distribution based on the National Curriculum:

• Psychology and education 5 credits
• Communication, interaction and conflict management 4 credits
• Sociology and socio-anthropology 1 credits

The objective of the course is that the students acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of psychology, education, communication, sociology and socio-anthropology to be able to practice nursing.

Topics:

• Psychological development theories
• Social learning theory
• Educational function of nursing staff
• Educational theory
• Instruction, guidance, counselling and health information
• Communication theory
• Communication techniques and - skills
• Institutionalisation

Teaching methods and workload

Lectures, study groups and exercises.

Compulsory participation in communication exercises.

Examination requirement Requirements of compulsory communication exercises must be met, or alternative course requirements must be met.

Assessment methods and criteria

A graded 4-hour written individual examination.

Please consult the students' learning management system Fronter (course SV-118) for examination guidelines.

Type of course Theoretical, compulsory

Level of course

First cycle

Year of study First year

Name of lecturer/contact person

Study programme Coordinator: Marthe M. Fensli (marthe.m.fensli@uia.no)