Programme area for Health Services Secretary - curriculum for common programme subject VG3 (HSE3-01)

Health services secretary shall lay the foundation for carrying out administrative work, laboratory tasks and assisting others in the health sector. The health services secretary shall perform services and give advice and guidance to people in different situations in life.

Learning in the subject shall help develop the ability to work independently with administrative tasks and assist other health workers, fulfil laboratory functions and work in the day surgery unit. Furthermore, learning in the subject shall emphasise service, communication and interacting with patients and co-workers. Learning in the subject shall help the health services secretary develop competence in quality control and documentation and in work related to environment, health and safety regulations.

Learning in the subject shall emphasise planning, doing, documenting and assessment in line with the needs of patients and current rules and regulations. Furthermore, learning in the subject shall be practical, interdisciplinary and holistic. Emphasis shall be placed on learning to carry out routines, giving service and independence. Learning in the subject shall help the individual develop practical skills and professional insight.

Training completed and passed in the subject will lead to recognition of vocational competence. The professional title is Health Services Secretary.