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

Health-promoting work

• inform patients about how a healthy diet, physical activity and non-smoking can contribute to preventing lifestyle illnesses, psychological problems, infections and pain
• describe good general health, register deviations and implement corrective measures
• describe pregnancy and the most common illnesses and complications of pregnancy
• give an account of the most common childhood diseases
• discuss and elaborate on the concept of pain
• describe the most common lifestyle diseases, chronic illnesses, psychological problems, infections and pain, and the most common medicines used
• guide patients on the consequences of using medicines and medication
• perform preventive measures related to epidemics and pandemics
• perform measures that promote health, service and enjoyment
• perform first aid
• perform hygiene in line with current rules
• implement measures that promote enjoyment and health at the workplace
• perform work in line with current rules and regulations for environment, health and safety (EHS)