Vg1 Healthcare, child and youth development (HSF01‑03)
Relevance and central values

Vg1 healthcare, child and youth development shall contribute to ensuring that society has sufficient competence in the healthcare, child and youth development sector. The programme subjects shall help ensure that mastery, development and health promotion activities are used in occupational practice. The programme subjects shall also contribute to the development of practical skills, ability and will to continuously improve quality and knowledge about professional work and providing a service. The programme subjects shall provide a foundation for health promotion encompassing people in various life situations in a changing society.

All subjects are designed to help give pupils a strong foundation for learning. Vg1 healthcare, child and youth development shall contribute to an inclusive society where occupational practice builds on empathy and care, respect of individual differences, and peaceful conflict resolution. The programme subjects shall also help develop social competence and respect for people, cultures and traditions. The development of engagement, good judgement and professional discretion forms a main part of the subject. Vg1 healthcare, child and youth development shall contribute to knowledge of how social partners cooperate to develop a better workplace.