Introduction to Oral Health Promotion (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to guide individuals in oral self-care utilizing client-centered and evidence-based methods. The course provides insights into theories of health promotion and models of health behavior change. Additionally, it equips students with the skills to incorporate digitalization into health promotion practices.

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• Explain the key concepts of health promotion.
• Describe the ethical principles of health promotion.
• Discuss theories of health promotion and models of health behavior change.
• Utilize effective health promotion methods and justify their use with evidence-based information.
• Apply knowledge in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion interventions for individuals, groups, and communities.
• Apply digitalization in oral health promotion within the field of oral healthcare.

Content (course unit)

Key concepts of health promotion for dental hygienists
Ethics of health promotion
Key theories and models of health promotion for dental hygienists
Information and communication technology in promoting oral health

Prerequisites (course unit)

Ei esitietovaatimuksia

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student will be able to:
• Define the key concepts of health promotion.
• Explain the ethical principles of health promotion.
• Define some health promotion theories and a model of health behavior change.
• Utilize effective health promotion methods.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion for individuals, groups, and communities, identifying some theoretical knowledge required for this.
• Provide examples of how digitalization can be utilized in promoting oral health.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:
• Explain the key concepts of health promotion.
• Describe the ethical principles of health promotion.
• Explain health promotion theories and models of health behavior change.
• Utilize effective health promotion methods and justify their use with evidence-based information.
• Apply knowledge in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion for individuals, groups, and communities.
• Apply digitalization in oral health care for health promotion purposes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• Explain comprehensively and justify the key concepts of health promotion.
• Provide a comprehensive and well-founded explanation of the ethical principles of health promotion.
• Explain health promotion theories and models of health behavior change comprehensively, providing justification and comparisons.
• Utilize effective health promotion methods and justify their use with evidence-based information.
• Apply knowledge in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion for individuals, groups, and communities.
Apply digitalization in oral health care for health promotion purposes through various means.

Assessment methods and criteria

Ryhmätehtävä. Ryhmät ja tarkemmat ohjeet annetaan opintojakson alussa.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Opetus toteutuu lähi- ja etäopetuksena.
Opetus sisältää Itsenäistä verkkotyöskentelyä ja pienryhmätyöskentelyä lähiopetuksena.

Learning materials

Opintojakson kirjallisuus löytyy tarkemmin Moodlesta.

Student workload

3 op on 81 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Completion alternatives

Ei vaihtoehtoisia suoritustapoja.

Further information

Opetuskerroilla on läsnäolopakko. Opetuksesta voi olla yhden kerran pois sairauden vuoksi ilman korvaamisvelvoitetta.