Knowledge

The student …

has knowledge of migrants in Norway and how the migration process may affect health and living conditions
has knowledge of key health challenges associated with migration and displacement, including mental health and trauma, chronic and communicable diseases, and maternal and child health
is familiar with the concept of cultural humility and how culture influences understandings of health, behaviour, and encounters between patients/users and healthcare professionals/workers
is familiar with the principles of using professional interpreters and of culturally sensitive communication, including non-verbal cultural codes
is familiar with relevant legislation, professional guidelines, and ethical frameworks for providing equitable health and care services to people with a migration background

Skills

The student …

can use key concepts related to migration and the migration process accurately and precisely, both orally and in writing
can connect the reason for migration to the individual's legal status and rights in dealing with health and care services
can critically reflect on their own attitudes, assumptions, and prejudices regarding migration and when interacting with patients and users with an immigrant background
can communicate consciously and in a culturally sensitive manner with patients, users, and relatives, including using interpreters in a professionally responsible way
can apply and reflect on cultural humility as a practical approach in specific encounters with patients and users, and recognise the patient or user as the expert on their own life

General competence

The student ...

can identify ethical dilemmas in multicultural encounters and address them in a professionally responsible manner
has developed an awareness of the diversity of reasons for migration and the experiences associated with it
can exchange views, experiences, and knowledge about migration health with others who have a background in the field, and participate in discussions on the development of good practice

Subject description 2526

Basic Migration Health