Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
  • have knowledge about central psychological development theories
  • have knowledge about relevant concepts and theories in sociology and social anthropology
  • have knowledge about demographics an epidemiology, national, and global health
  • have knowledge about basic communication and communication forms and be able to apply relevant communication techniques
  • have knowledge about user participation both on individual ¿ and system levels
  • have knowledge about complementary and alternative treatment
  • have insight into ethical theories, principles, nursing ethical problems
  • be able to describe the health legislation which regulates nursing activities
  • have insight into different views on reality, human life, and values
  • know about the the steps in the research process and various research methods, and be able to use research literature in relevant work
  • be able to describe the service, structure, and organisation of the welfare state, the health services, and the nursing services

Contents

  • Psychological development theories
  • Sociology and social anthropology
  • Global health
  • Communication theory
  • Complementary and alternative treatment
  • Basic ethics and nursing ethics
  • Main features of different research methods
  • Health legislation
  • The structure, and organisation of the welfare state, the health services, and the nursing services
  • Different arenas for nursing practice

Examination requirements

Passed course requirements.

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Examinations

A graded three-day take-home in groups of three-four students.

 

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Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
SY-111 – Man, Society and Nursing. 15
SV-118 – Social Science 1. 10
SV-118 – Social Science 1. 10
ME-106 – Scientific Theory, Ethics and Governmental- and Municipal Knowledge. 5
ME-106 – Scientific Theory, Ethics and Governmental- and Municipal Knowledge. 5
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