Vg1 Healthcare, child and youth development (HSF01‑03)
Core elements

The core element health and lifestyle involves promoting physical and mental health. It involves knowledge of how a professional can contribute to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. This includes the value of a healthy diet and physical exercise, and the prevention of lifestyle diseases and infection. The core element also involves knowledge about how the body is built up and functions using a healthy human being as a starting point. Ergonomics, first aid and systematic observation are also covered by this core element.

The core element care, relationships and interdisciplinary cooperation involves caregiving, and communication and interaction with people of various ages in different life situations and from different cultural backgrounds. User impact and service is central. Further, it involves reflecting on the impact of one's own behaviour when meeting other people. It also involves knowledge on how the healthcare, child and youth development sector is structured, and the value of interdisciplinary cooperation.

The core element ethics and technology involves meeting people in different life situations with tolerance and respect. It also involves using technical aids, welfare technology and other technology, and following ethical guidelines on occupational practice. Further, it concerns professional practice and relevant laws and regulations.