Supervised practicum in community health care
2013-2014 - VPH3012D - 15 ECTS

Prerequisite(s)

• VPK2011 - Supervised Practicum 2 (Surgical Ward)
• VPM2011 - Supervised Practicum 2 (Medical Ward)
• VPP2011 - Supervised Practicum 2 (Mental Health Ward)

On the basis of

All previous courses.

Expected learning outcomes

The student must
- acquire insight as to the role and tasks of nurses in municipal health services.
- plan and conduct nursing to the elderly patient.
- be responsible for nursing services to a small group of patients.

The student acquires insight as to the role and tasks of a public health nurse.

Topic(s)

Nursing services in municipal health services, care for the elderly and home care. Leadership, instruction and supervision of patients and next of kin.

The role and tasks of the public health nurse

Teaching Methods

Laboratory work

Teaching Methods (additional text)

Mandatory assignments, practicum, reflection, tutoring

Form(s) of Assessment

Assessment of Practicum

Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)

See criterias in curriculum for study unit 3.

Grading Scale

Pass/Failure

Coursework Requirements

Course Requirements according to assessment of practicum

Replacement course for

VPH3011 from 2009/2010