Student health care
View connections →Student health care is for students in general upper secondary school, secondary level vocational education and the university of applied sciences
Published by: Wellbeing services county of Central Ostrobothnia Soite · Regional organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties
About this service
Description
Student health care services are intended for general upper secondary school students, students in secondary level vocational education and for students at the university of applied sciences. Students are provided health care and medical services such as oral and dental care and mental health services. Student health care includes * monitoring and promoting the health and well-being of students and their ability to study * promoting the healthiness and safety of the study environment and the well-being of the student community * providing health and medical services for students, including mental health and substance abuse work, sexual health promotion and oral and dental care * early identification of a student’s need for special support or examinations and supporting students and, if necessary, directing them to further examinations or treatment. ### Health examinations and health care guidance and oral and dental health services When it comes to students studying in a general upper secondary school and in secondary level vocational education, an examination by a public health nurse is arranged in the first year and a doctor’s examination in the first or in the second year of study. The goal with the examination is to obtain an overall understanding of the student’s health and well-being as well as to guide the student to make health-promoting choices. Attention is paid to the student’s life situation, study motivation and health risks. The student’s health status is assessed particularly in terms of coping with the studies. Oral and dental health services are a part of student health care. Every student has the right to one oral and dental health examination during their studies. Examinations and treatments are carried out at the dental clinics at the health care centres based on individual needs.
Where and how to get help
My Healthcare service · Online service
In this service, you can book, change and cancel appointments.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish