Health Visitor
Semmelweis University
- Course Duration4 years
- Course Start20 August
- Course Fee3400 EUR
| Country | Hungary |
| University | Semmelweis University |
| Tuituin fee | 3400 EUR |
| Timing | Full time |
| Study Language | English |
| Level | Bachelor |
| Area | Health and Medicine |
| Admission Link | https://semmelweis.hu/etk/en/academic-progammes/b-sc-in-nursing-and-patient-care/health-visitor-b-sc/ |
| Application Deadline | 31 May |
| Study Starts | 20 August |
| Apply Link | https://uniwasy.com/admission?university_id=54 |
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Description
The health visitor is present in the families’ life during the most important steps of life: during pregnancy, reception of the newborn baby, formation of family life and at the time of enrolment to nursery and elementary school. Graduates are able to provide counselling concerning family planning and parenthood, help and provide nursing care to the pregnant woman, and perform screening tests. After the childbirth, the health visitor teaches the mother the ways of breastfeeding and her tasks related to the child. They monitor the health condition and development of neonates, provide community health care for children (aged 3-18), aid in the prevention of behavioral disorders and bad habits, solve the problems of teenagers and direct them to the appropriate professional. Health visitors give mental hygiene support to families and organize vaccinations. They take part in planning, organizing and conducting health development and promotion programs for individuals and communities. They perform their duties either independently or in cooperation with doctors and other medical experts.