Health Promotion

Subject:

Health Promotion

Module:

Clinical Module

Holder of subject:

Dr Helena Jeriček Klanšček, Assistant Professor
Dr Simona Hvalič Touzery, Assistant Professor

Education providers:

• Dr Helena Jeriček Klanšček, Assistant Professor
• Dr Simona Hvalič Touzery, Assistant Professor
• Dr Jerneja Farkaš Lainščak, Assistant Professor
• Dr Saška Roškar, Assistant Professor
• Dr Maja Zorko, Senior Lecturer

Contact hours – lectures:

40

Contact hours – seminar:

40

Contact hours – exercises:

20

Individual student work:

150

ECTS:

10

Level of study:

Second cycle study program Nursing

Semester:

Winter

Language:

Slovene/English

Subject specific competences:

The student:

Help students develop the competences to independently and professionally implement evidence-based interventions. Students:

• learn the basics of health promotion and how to apply the theoretical principles of health promotion in practice;
• learn how to approach specific situations of different subjects independently, critically, and professionally;
• know how to apply the right theoretical and didactical approaches, and implement activities for health maintenance and promotion of all age groups;
• develop the ability to solve problems professionally and by using interdisciplinary approaches;
• develop the ability to constantly reflect on their work, personal growth, and professional development;
• develop a professional and supportive attitude towards coworkers, students, and other team members.
   

Mandatory and recommended references:

Mandatory references:

• Wills J. Promoting health. Oxford: Malden: Blackwell Pub; 2007.
• Kiger MA. Teaching for health. London: Elsevie; 2004.
• Mavilee JA, Huerta CG. Health promotion in nursing. Oxford, Malden: Blacwell Pub; 2007.
• Edelman CL, Mandle CL. Health Promotion, Throughout the life span, 6th ed. Missouri: Mosby; 2006.
• Rootman I, et al. (eds). Evaluation in health promotion:  Principles and perspectives. Copenhagen: WHO; 2001.
• Tones K, Green J. Health Promotion, Planning and Strategies. London: Sage Publications Ltd; 2004.

Recommended references:

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Conditions for the inclusion in the study:

Fully completed study obligations of 1st and 2nd semesters.

Assessment methods:

• written examination – 60%,
• seminar contribution – 40%.

Teaching methods:

Lectures, group work, role playing.