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 needs of nursing staff
• Educational theory
• Instruction, guidance, counselling and health information
• Communication theory
• Communication techniques and - skills
• Institutionalisation

Teaching methods

Lectures, study groups and exercises.

Compulsory participation in communication exercises.

Examination requirement

• Completed exercises in communication. For more details please consult the students' learning management system Fronter (course SV-118).
• Participated at compulsory instruction as described in the students' learning management system Fronter (course SV-118), or compensated with an alternative course requirement.

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)

Recommended or required reading Available on request

Mode of delivery Face-to-face