The Faculty of Health- and Social Studies is situated in the town of Fredrikstad, and has at present 1300 students and an academic staff of 90.
The Faculty of Health- and Social Studies is situated in the town of Fredrikstad, and has at present 1300 students and an academic staff of 90.
No matter which study you choose, you will enjoy modern localities with the newest equipment, and have access to one of the country`s largest professional libraries.
The faculty offers professional bachelor programmes in
· Nursing
· Medical laboratory technology
The studies include a considerable amount of practical training.
Post- registration courses:
Advanced courses for Health Professionals
Interdisiplinary cooperation is required in order to solve the complex problems in health and social services. A general module of 10 credit points in the general plans is common and obligatory for all students enrolled in training programmes in child welfare work, social work, social education and nursing. Medical laboratory technology training require 5 credit points from this module.
1 Theory of science, research methods and ethics
5 ECTS
1A Theory of science and research methods
2 ECTS
1B Ethics
3 ECTS
2 Social sciences
5 ECTS
2A Political science and health and social politics
3 ECTS
2B Communication, interaction and problemsolving
2 ECTS
Duration of study: 3 years - giving a total of 180 ECTS credits.
Objectives
Nurses are trained to work with both the healthy and sick members of the community. As public health workers, nurses are one of the many groups of health professionals who work with patients and their families to provide appropriate forms of health care. Target groups for nursing services are people of all ages whose social situations make them vulnerable to failing health, or who are acutely or chronically ill. The work done by nurses embraces a wide range of activities, including preventive health care, medical treatment, palliative care, rehabilitation training, teaching and administration.
Career opportunities
Nurses work mainly in hospitals, nursing homes, municipal health services and occupational health services.
Course structure
The programme consists of both theoretical and clinical/practical studies.
Half of the credits awarded for the course comprise practical nursing studies in which students work directly with patients.
The theoretical courses form a basic foundation and create a better understanding for the practical studies. The practical courses establish close connection with the theoretical evaluations and discussions.
An outline of the major and minor subjects in the training programme in nursing: 180 credits/ECTS
1 The theoretical and scientific basis of nursing, including practical training
33 ECTS
1A History, tradition and professional ethics
9 ECTS
1B Nursing theory, academic study and research
9 ECTS
1C Theory and science and research methods
6 ECTS*
1D Ethics
9 ECTS*
2 Nursing theory and practice, including practical training
72 ECTS
2A The role and tasks of nurse in special services
36 ECTS
2B The role and tasks of nurses in municipal health services
36 ECTS
3 Medicine and natural science, including practical training
45 ECTS
3A Anatomy, physiology and biochemistry
12 ECTS
3B General pathology, pathology and pharmacology
24 ECTS
3C Microbiology, infectious diseases and hygiene
12 ECTS
4 Social science, including practical training
30 ECTS
4A Psychology and educational theory
9 ECTS
4B Communication, cooperation and problem-solving
6 ECTS
4C Sociology and social anthroplogy
6 ECTS*
4D Political science, health and social politics, relevant legislation and legal authority
9 ECTS*
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL EDUCATOR TRAINING
Duration of study: 3 years - giving a total of 180 ECTS credits
Objectives
The profession of the social educator has its origin in the care of the mentally disabled. The scope of the actual training and occupational function has been widened to include the care and social education of people with developmental impairments and functional disabilities.
The task of the social educator is to view the functionally impaired person`s everyday life as a whole. The social educator also contributes to target-orientated stimulation, training and development and promotes the individual`s independent mastery of everyday tasks and activities.
Career Opportunities
Most social educators are employed in various capacities in the municipal health services. They are also employed in social welfare offices, as educators personally assigned to mentally disabled individuals, as non-institutional social workers in various social environments and as home counsellors for the mentally disabled who live in small, non-institutional residential units, in child and juvenile psychiatry, adult psychiatry, in institutions for the elderly, in caring for people with alcohol and drug abuse problems and in outreach work among young people.
Course Structure
The social educator training consists of the following main and minor subjects (180 credits/ECTS):
1A Political science, health and social politics 3B Nursing and care
1 Social sciences
42 ECTS
(of which 9 ECTS are descreibed in the general module) 12 ECTS
1B Sociology and social anthropology
1C Law. The legal system, legal methods and administratvie law
12 ECTS
1D Theory of science and research methods
6 ECTS
2 Psychological and educational theory
24 ECTS
2A General, developmental and social psychology
12 ECTS
2B General education and social education
12 ECTS
3 Health
45 ECTS
3A Medicin and natural science
21 ECTS
15 ECTS
3C Mental health work
9 ECTS
4 Social Intervention, habilitational and rehabilitational work
69 ECTS
4A Development of the subject, ideologies, ethics and the professional role,
(of which 9 ECTS are descreibed in the general module)15 ECTS
4B Skills tranining and behavorial modification
18 ECTS
4C Welfare work
12 ECTS
4D Work with groups, organizations and social networks,
(of which 6 ECTS are described in the general module) 9 ECTS
4E Communication, interaction and problem-solving
15 ECTS
Subjects in the general module for all students, 30 credits/ECTS:
1A Political science and health and social politics
9 ECTS
1D Theory of science and research methods
6 ECTS
4A Ethics
9 ECTS
4E Communication, interaction and problemsolving
6 ECTS
Subjects common to childcare workers, social workers and social educators** (30 credits/ECTS):
| 1B Sociology and social anthropology | 12 ECTS |
| 1C The legal system, legal methods and adminstrative law | 9 ECTS |
| 4D Work with groups, organizations and social networks | 9 ECTS |
Clinical practice:
1st year of study:
8 weeks of clinical practice
2nd year of study
8 weeks of clinical practice
3rd year of study
18 weeks, incl 8 weeks final thesis work
Duration of study: 3 years - giving a total of 180 ECTS credits.
Objectives
Social problems may be of a material, personal or relational nature. Both individuals, groups and a local community may experience social problems og such a nature that they may need help to solve or reduce their problems.
In all kind of social work one must look for possible changes in the services offered, in the organization of services, in the environment and in the clients themselves.
Professional social work is mainly carried out in direct contact between the social worker and the client. Social workers must thus establish a good, constructive relationship with the clients and maintain this during the work process.
Career Opportunities
More than half of all social workers are employed by the municipal health and social services. Other social workers may work in county municipal institutions and organizations, in labour market services, social security services, crime prevention and in education. There are many other tasks and challenges in other public and private sectors as well.
| 1 Social sciences | 54 ECTS |
| 1A Political science | 15 ECTS |
| 1B Social politics and economics | 12 ECTS |
| 1C Sociology and social anthropology | 15 ECTS |
| 1D Soccial medicine | 6 ECTS |
| 1E Theory of science and research methods | 6 ECTS |
| 2 Psychology | 18 ECTS |
| 2A General, developmental and social psychology | 12 ECTS |
| 2B Clinical psychology and mental health work | 6 ECTS |
| 3 Law | 18 ECTS |
| 3A The legal system, legal methods and administrative law | 9 ECTS |
| 3B Social security legislation and other relevant legal matters | 9 ECTS |
| 4 Social work - basic elements | 39 ECTS |
| 4A Theoretical perspectives on social work | 9 ECTS |
| 4B Etichs and professional role | 12 ECTS |
| 4C Communication, interaction and problem-solving | 18 ECTS |
| 5 Social work - working methods | 51 ECTS |
| 5A Social work at group and social levels | 24 ECTS |
| 5B Social work with individuals and families | 27 ECTS |
Clinical practice:
| 1st year of study: | 8 weeks of clinical practice |
| 2nd year of study | 8 weeks of clinical practice |
| 3rd year of study | 18 weeks, incl 8 weeks final thesis work |
| 1 Social sciences and law | 33 ECTS |
| 1A Political science, health and social politics* | 15 ECTS |
| 1B Theory of science and research methods | 6 ECTS |
|
1C Sociology and social anthropology** |
12 ECTS |
| 2 Law | 15 ECTS |
| 2A The legal system, legal methods and adminstrative law | 9 ECTS |
| 2B Relevant legal matters on child welfare | 6 ECTS |
| 3 Psychology and health | 33 ECTS |
| 3A General, developmental and social psychology | 15 ECTS |
| 3B Clinical psychology and mental health work | 12 ECTS |
| 3C Pediatrics and social medicine | 6 ECTS |
| 4 Educational theory | 24 ECTS |
| 4A General education and social education | 12 ECTS |
| 4B Social education | 12 ECTS |
| 5 Social education focusing on children | 75 ECTS |
| 5A Ethics and the professional role (of which ethics, *9 credits, is described in the general module) |
12 ECTS |
| 5B Communication, interaction and problem- solving (of which ethics, *6 credits, is described in the general module) |
15 ECTS |
| 5C Child welfare work | 12 ECTS |
| 5D Environmental work | 15 ECTS |
| 5E Skills training | 15 ECTS |
| 5F Work with groups, organizations and social networks** | 9 ECTS |
| 1A Political science and health and social politics | 9 ECTS |
| 1D Theory of science and research methods | 6 ECTS |
| 4A Ethics | 9 ECTS |
| 4E Communication, interaction and problem-solving | 6 ECTS |
| 1B Sociology and social anthropology | 12 ECTS |
| 1C The legal system, legal methods and administrative law | 9 ECTS |
| 4D Work with groups, organizations and social networks | 9 ECTS |
| 1st year of study: | 8 weeks of clinical practice |
| 2nd year of study: | 8 weeks of clinical practice |
| 3rd year of study: | 18 weeks, incl 8 weeks final thesis work |
| General and analytical chemistry | 15 ECTS |
| Anatomy, physiology and histology | 9 ECTS |
| Organic chemistry and biochemistry | 15 ECTS |
| Instrumental techniques of measurement | 5 ECTS |
| Mathematics, statistics and electronic data processing | 12 ECTS |
| Cellular biology | 15 ECTS |
| Medical laboratory topics in pathology | 12 ECTS |
| Medical laboratory topics in microbiology | 12 ECTS |
| Medical laboratory topics in haematology and transfusion (divided over the three years) |
18 ECTS |
| Medical laboratory topics in clinical chemistry and nuclear medicine | 30 ECTS |
| Communication, ethics and scientific methods (divided over threee years) |
12 ECTS |
| Project work | 15 ECTS |