TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL

INSTITUTE (T.E.I.) OF ATHENS FACULTY OF HEALTH AND CARING

PROFESSIONS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

AND COMMUNITY HEALTH UNIT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH

(HEALTH VISITOR)

STUDY GUIDE

ATHENS, 2014

Department of Publc Health and Community Health / Unit of Commnity Health (Health Visitor)

274 THIVON STR., PC 12241

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Τhis study guide is based on the one drafted in the Greek language by a committee consisting of Professors: Areti Lagiou (Head of the Committee), Charilaos Koutis, Aglaia Tselika, and Associate Professors Georgia Veskouki, Aikaterini Nestoridou.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 1. AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE OF STUDY 1.1 Course of study Objectives 1.2 Course of study Aim 1.3 Course of study structure 1.3.1 Entry requirements 1.3.2 Course of study features 1.3.3 Course of study requirements 1.3.4 Grading System 2. COURSE OF STUDY PROGRAM 2.1 Course of Study outline 2.1.1 Prerequisite Modules 2.2 Modules per category 2.2.1 Modules of Administration, Economics, Legislation & Humanities

(A.E.L.H.) 2.2.2 Core Modules (C) 2.2.3 Special Modules (SS) 2.2.4 Specialization Modules (SpS) 2.2.5 Last Semester Modules (Dissertation – Practice Placement)

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INTRODUCTION

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Unit of Community Health (former Department of Health Visitors) of the Department of Public Health and Community Health of the Faculty of Health & Caring Professions (S.E.Y.P.) of the Technological Educational Institute of Athens TEI-A). The undergraduate program you have chosen to attend has been lately updated after the merging of the Departments of Public Health and Health Visitors under the aforementioned new Department of Public Health and Community Health during 2013.

The new course of study was modulated according to the standards of similar and contextual courses of study which are taught in academic institutions abroad, mainly in countries where the profession of Health Visitor (H.V.), as a key element in the structure of the Community and Public Health Care setting, enjoys high esteem and recognition for its contribution. The course of study incorporates a strong inter-scientific approach and intends for the students to acquire the necessary scientific qualifications, knowledge and skills, that will allow them to understand and deepen into the multidimensional disciplines of prevention and health promotion of individuals, families and the wider community.

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1. AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE OF STUDY 1.1 Course of study Objectives

The Unit of Community Health (Health Visitor) of the Department of Public Health and Community Health, TEI of Athens aims to provide a high quality undergraduate education that will prepare students to develop skills in health promotion and prevention of ill health of the Greek population. The ccurriculum covers the subject of "health care" focused upon disease prevention, health promotion, and life quality improvement of individuals, families and the wider community.

1.2 Course of study Aim

Our graduates have the necessary scientific knowledge and skills, so as to work either independently or in collaboration with other health care professionals, for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and disease prevention programs (primary, secondary and tertiary prevention). The emphasis is on domiciliary services, on public health priorities, on early intervention at schools, workplaces, etc. Health Visitors’ role is dynamic and health-focused and able to respond flexibly to a range of service and community needs. Health visiting is underpinned by four principles that guide and direct professional practice. These are the search for health needs, creating awareness of health needs, influencing policies affecting health and the facilitation of health-enhancing activities (1,2). 1.3 Course of study structure 1.3.1 Entry requirements Students are expected to hold a General or Vocational (entry rate 10%) Secondary School Certificate and have successfully taken the national examinations organized by the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs.

At present, the Unit of community Health of the Department of Public Health and Community Health is located only in Athens.

1.3.2 Course of study features

Duration of the course (in years): 4 Mode of study: Full-time Weeks/year: 38 ECTS Course Credits: 240 Total workload: 6540 hours Practice Placement: six-calendar- month work placement (practical

training) during the study course 1.3.3 Course of study requirements

Students become graduates when they: a) have successfully attended all course units and have accumulated at least 240 ECTS credits, b) had their degree dissertation approved and marked, and c)completed the six-month practice placement in the profession. More information: Y.A.E5 1515/1999 (Φ.Ε.Κ Β΄1622/ 18-8-99) (Internal Regulations of T.E.I. of Athens) and URL http//:www.teiath.gr

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1.3.4 Grading System According to the Institutional Regulation, the grading system is based on the scale of ten as follows:

8.5 – 10: «Excellent» 7.0 – 8.4: «Very Good» 5.0 – 6.9: «Good» 4.0 – 4.9: «Insufficient» 0.0 – 3.9: «Fail»

The minimum pass mark is 5.0 (five).

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2. COURSE OF STUDY PROGRAM

2.1 Course of study description

The following tables allocate the Modules by category, the practice placement and the dissertation within the 8 semesters of the course of study. Specifically, the modules are defined by category as: Core Modules (C), Special Modules (SM), Specialization Modules (SpM), Administration, Economics, Legislation and Humanities (AELH). Additionally are also depicted the hours/week of the theoretical and the lab lectures, the workload and the European Credits Transfer System (ECTS).

A’ SEMESTER

Module Category Hours/ Week Work load

ECTS Module Code

Theory Lab Total

101 Anatomy C 3 2 5 165 5.5 102 Physiology C 3 - 3 135 5 103 Microbiology C 3 2 5 165 5.5 104 Principles of

Hygiene C 3 - 3 135 5

105 Health Informatics

C 3 3 6 180 6

106 Public Health Legislation

AELH 2 - 2 90 3

Total 17 7 24 870 30

B’ SEMESTER

Module Category Hours/ Week Work load

ECTS Module Code

Theory Lab Total

201 Basic Epidemiology

SM 3 2 5 165 6

202 Biostatistics C 3 2 5 165 6 203 Individual,

Environment & Health

SM 3 2 5 165 6

204 First Aid C 3 3 6 180 7

205 Introduction in Research Methodology

C 3 - 3 135 5

Total 15 9 24 810 30

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C’ SEMESTER

Module Category Hours/ Week Work load

ECTS Module Code

Theory Lab Total

301 Primary Nursing Care – Principles & Metnods

SM 3 4 7 195 7

302 Internal Medicine SM 3 - 3 135 5 303 Paediatrics SM 2 - 2 90 3 304 Gynaecology -

Obstetrics SM 2 - 2 90 3

305 Surgery SM 2 - 2 90 2 306 Pharmacology SM 2 - 2 90 3 307 Health Promotion &

Health Education – Principles & Methods

SpM 3 3 6 180 7

Total 17 7 24 870 30

D’ SEMESTER

Module Category Hours/ Week Work load

ECTS Module Code

Theory Lab Total

401 Primary Nursing Care - Applications

SpM 2 8 10 210 8

402 Maternity & Child Health Care

SpM 2 2 4 120 6

403 Neurology-Psychiatry-Mental Health Care

SpM 2 2 4 120 5

404 Geriatrics-Elderly Health Care

SpM 2 2 4 120 5

405 Psychology SM 2 - 2 90 3 406

407

Health Sociology or Social Inequalities in Healthcare

AELH

AELH

2 - 2 90 3

Total 12 14 26 750 30

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E’ SEMESTER

Module Category Hours/ Week Work load

ECTS Subject Code

Theory Lab Total

501 Advanced Epidemiology

SpM 3 2 5 165 6

502 Oncology SM 2 - 2 90 3 503 Health promotion

& Health Education - Applications

SpM 3 2 5 165 6

504 Rehabilitation for Chronic Illnesses

SpM 3 4 7 195 7

505 Nutrition & Health SM 2 2 4 120 5 506

507

Reproductive & Sexual Health or Family Health

SpM

SpM

2 - 2 90 3

Total 15 10 25 825 30

ST’ (6th) SEMESTER

Module Category Hours/ Week Work load

ECTS Subject Code

Theory Lab Total

601 Prevention & Health Promotion in Schools

SpM 3 5 8 210 8

602 Prevention & Health Promotion in the Workplace

SpM 3 5 8 210 8

603 Foreign Language Terminology

SM 3 - 3 135 4

604 Social Problems & Intervention

SpM 3 - 3 135 5

605

606

Use of Social Resources or Social Enterpreneurship

AELH

AELH

3 - 3 135 5

Total 15 10 25 825 30

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Z’ (7th) SEMESTER

Module Category Hours/ Week Work load

ECTS Subject Code

Theory Lab Total

701 Occupational Methodology

SpM 3 2 5 165 6

702 Prevention & Health Promotion in the Community

SpM 3 10 13 285 11

703 Bioethics & Ethics C 3 - 3 135 5 704 Health care

Services, Welfare & Social Solidarity Liaison

SpM 3 - 3 135 5

705

706

Health Care Services Management or Health Care Systems

AELH

AELH

2 - 2 90 3

Total 14 12 26 810 30

TOTAL OF SEVEN (7) SEMESTERS

Category Theory Lab Total Work load

ECTS

105 69 174 5760 210

H’ (8th ) SEMESTER

Module Hours/ Week Workload ECTS

801 Dissertation 260 20 802 6 Month full time

Practical Placement

520 10

Total 780 30

DEGREE TOTAL Theory Lab Total Workload ECTS

102 71 173 6540 240

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2.1.1 Prerequisite Modules The renewal of registration in each semester implies (presupposes) the successful completion of the prerequisite subjects as follows: 1. Basic Epidemiology Advanced Epidemiology

2. Paediatrics Maternity & Child Health Care

3. Health Promotion & Health Education – Principles & Methods Health

Promotion & Health Education - Applications

4. Primary Nursing Care – Principles & Methods Primary Nursing Care -

Applications

5. Prevention & Health Promotion in Schools Prevention & Health Promotion in

the Community

2.2 Modules by category A brief presentation follows according to the category of the Modules that the students have to undertake, 2.2.1 Modules of Administration, Economics, Legislation & Humanities (A.E.L.H.)

No Module ID

Modules Semester ECTS Module Credits

1

106 Public Health Legislation 1 3

2a 2b

406 407

Health Sociology or Social Inequalities in Healthcare

4 3

3a 3b

605 606

Use of Social Resources or Social Entrepreneurship

6 5

4a 4b

705 706

Health Care Services Management or Health Care Systems

7 3

Total 14

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2.2.2 Core Modules (C)

2.2.3 Special Modules (SM)

No Module ID

Modules Semester ECTS Module Credits

1 201 Basic Epidemiology 2 6 2 203 Individual, Environment &

Health 2 6

3 301 Primary Nursing Care -Principles & Methods

3 7

4 302 Internal Medicine 3 5 5 303 Paediatrics 3 3 6 304 Gynaecology-Obstetrics 3 3 7 305 Surgery 3 2 8 306 Pharmacology 3 3 9 405 Psychology 4 3 10 502 Oncology 5 3 11 505 Nutrition & Health 5 5 12 603 Foreign Language -

Terminology 6 4

Total 50

No Module ID

Modules Semester ECTS Module Credits

1 101 Anatomy 1 5.5 2 102 Physiology 1 5 3 103 Microbiology 1 5.5 4 104 Principles of Hygiene 1 5 5 105 Health Informatics 1 6 6 202 Biostatistics 2 6 7 205 First Aid 2 7 8 206 Introduction in Research

Methodology 2 5

9 703 Bioethics & Ethics 7 5 Total 50

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2.2.4 Specialization Modules (SpM)

No Module ID

Modules Semester ECTS Module Credits

1 307 Health Promotion & Health Education - Principles & Methods

3 7

2 401 Primary Nursing Care - Applications

4 8

3 402 Maternity & Child health care 4 6 4 403 Neurology, Psychiatry,

Mental health care 4 5

5 404 Geriatrics - Elderly health care 4 5 6 501 Advanced Epidemiology 5 6 7 503 Health Promotion & Health

Education – Applications 5 6

8 504 Rehabilitation for Chronic Illnesses

5 7

9 506 507

Reproductive & Sexual Health or Family Health

5 3

10 601 Prevention & Health Promotion in schools

6 8

11 602 Prevention & Health Promotion in the workplace

6 8

12 604 Social Problems & Intervention 6 5 13 701 Occupational Methodology 7 6 14 702 Prevention & Health Promotion

in the community 7 11

15 704 Health Care Services, Welfare & Social Solidarity Liaison

7 5

Total 96

2.2.5 Last Semester Modules (Disertation – Practice Placement

No Module ID

Modules Semester ECTS Module Credits

1 801 Dissertation 8 20 2 802 6 months full time Practice

Placement 8 10

Total 30 Total (According to student’s

electives) 240