2. RDI-activities (research, development and
innovation) in Health promotion- project
course (5ECTS)
students from different fields, teachers and RDI staff as
well as working life representatives jointly solve different
health promotion assignments arising from needs of the
region
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3. The student learns
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*to design and implement the project
*to co-operate with the client, a variety
of multi-field professionals and students
*to reflect his ideas/thoughts about
the importance of the Heath promotion
actions
*to use and develop expertise and networks in
Health promotion
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4. The process of the course
1. students select (http://tyhank.wordpress.com) or
search for a work assignment for the project course
2. the project agreement with a working life
representative will be signed
3. students design a health promotion project (the
project plan)
4. students implement the project in a multidisciplinary
team
5. students evaluate the process and write the project
report
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5. Projects are linked to
desing of innovative products and services in Health care
and wellbeing
organization of Health events or training
projects of Savonia UAS
students’ own thesis
data collection of a research, development work or a
project
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6. The course is an example of how
students actively develop know-how and competence of
the region(particularly in North Savo and East Finland)
within health and wellbeing, together with our multi-field
network of partners
students are actively involved in RDI actions in Savonia
RDI work is integrated as part of studies in Health
degree programs
principles of OIS is implemented in Savonia
