13.4 Other Studies in Health Care and Social Services

Laurea Polytechnic
Hyvinkää Institute
Health Care Studies
Contact Person: Ms. Taru Tallgren
Uudenmaankatu 22
FIN-05800 Hyvinkää
Tel. + 358 20 578 7703
Mob.+ 358 40 571 0743
Fax + 358 20 578 7740
Email: taru.tallgren@laurea.fi

SH7214 Cultural Communication in Client-Oriented Services 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits

Objectives The student will develop oral communication skills required for
client-oriented services.

Content Client service within different cultural frameworks/Client service
cases/ Communication skills in English

Prerequisites None

Methods Supervised small group exercises

Assessment Continuous assessment

Semester Period 3

SH7215 Health Care in Finland 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits

Objectives The student:
- is aware of the Finnish health care system in the context of
national and international health policy
- recognises differences and similarities in the health care systems compared to his / her own country
Content Global and national trends in health issues, social and health policy.
The Finnish health care system, regulations, organisations and services
Methods Lectures, self-directed preparatory assignment, study visits, group work, seminars
Assessment Written report, oral presentation
Semester Period 3

SH7216 Clinical Studies in Health Care 4-10.5 CR
6-16 ECTS Credits

Objectives To explore different aspects, including experimental ones, of professional practice.
To demonstrate growth and development of the professional self.
Content Clinical placements in hospitals or health care centres.
Methods Individual tutorial support.
Assessment Reflective diary, assessment of practice.
Semester Periods 1-4

Laurea Polytechnic
Tuusulanjärvi Institute
Social Services
Contact person: Ms. Mari Syrjäpalo
Kirkkotie
FIN-04310 Tuusula
Tel. + 358 20 5787 913
Fax + 358 20 5787 901
Email: mari.syrjapalo@laurea.fi

ET2036 Encounters 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits

Objectives To get students from different countries to work as a team

Content Different methods of team building, role plays and drama are used
for creating a feeling of "us" and reducing tension in groups.
Students' own feelings during the different exercises will form the
basis for the disscussions of the different methods used and thus
learning by doing they will be able to apply the methods used in to
their own work with different groups.

Prerequisites Some exchange students must be included in the group

Method Different methods of team building, drama and role plays

Assessment Continuous assessment

Semester Period 4

TY7507 Women in Different Cultures 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits

Objectives The student increases his/her awareness about the position of
women in different parts of the world.

Content Studies of the different cultural and social factors affecting the
position of women in different countries. Basic methods of women
studies and cultural analysis.

Prerequisites None

Method Lectures, workshops, student presentations, novel analysis and
written report

Assessment Continuous assessment and written report

Semester Period 4

Laurea Polytechnic
Vantaa Institute
Nursing and Public Health Nursing
Contact person: Ms. Pirjo Havukainen
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 359
Fax + 358 20 5787 300
Email: pirjo.havukainen@laurea.fi

Multicultural Aspects of Social and Health Care 12 CR
18 ECTS Credits

The teachers and students of this module come from several countries representing different cultures and thus offering possibilities to discuss and reflect similarities and differences at the level of policy making, organisations, education and practice. Application deadline, end of October.

SH7520 Social and Health Care in Finland 1.5 CR
3 ECTS Credits

Objectives The student:
- is aware of the Finnish social and health care system in context of national and international health policy
- He/she recognises differences and similarities in the social and health care systems compared to his/ her own country.
- is aware of community profile and community analyse
- Is aware of methods of health promotion and health education

Content Global and national trends in health issues, social and health policy.
The Finnish social and health problems, health care system, regulations, organisations
Community profile, community analyse
Methods of health promotion and health education

Prerequisites Student will be accepted from various fields of study
Methods self directed preparatory assignment, lecturers, study visits, group work, seminars, individual tutorial support.

Assessment Written report, oral presentation.

Semester Period 3 – 4, spring

SH7521 Social and Health Care in Cultural Perspective 1 - 4 CR
1.5 - 6 ECTS Credits

Objectives The student enhances his/her cultural awareness, and professional knowledge and skills in multicultural issues.

Content Social and health problems in different cultures; transcultural nursing, professional values in cultural perspective

Prerequisites Bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social work students.

Methods Lecturers, study visits, group work, seminars, individual tutorial support.

Assessment Written report, oral presentation.

Semester Period 3 – 4, spring

SH7522 Current Issues in Infection Control 1 – 2 CR
1.5 – 3 ECTS Credits

Objectives The student:
- is aware of the current challenges in infection control in social and health care.
- He/she understands the importance of the co-operation against nosocomial and community –acquired infections during the clients/ patient´s health care process.
- He/ she understands the keynotes of the infection control policy in collaboration with primary and secondary levels of health care an is able to follow this policy during his/her clinical in Finnish health/ social care organisations.

Content Definition of infection, the principles of infection control and universal pracautions against hospital or personnel acquired infections,

Prerequisites Bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social work students.

Methods Lecturers, group work, literature review

Assessment Written standards and criteria of universal infection control policy in student´s own clinical field.

Semester Period 3 – 4, spring

SH7523 Clinical Studies in Health and Social Sector 4 – 8 CR
6 – 12 ECTS Credits

Objectives To explore different aspects, including experimental ones, of professional practice. To demonstrate growth and development of the professional self.
Content Clinical placements in hospitals, health care centres, voluntary organisations, experimental projects and/ or participation in the international projects in Russia ( St. Petersburg area) or Estonia.

Prerequisites 2-3 year bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social students.

Methods Individual tutorial support.

Assessment Reflective diary, assessment of practice.

Semester Period 3 – 4, spring

The more detailed content of the Module may vary annually based on the individual goals of the participating students.

Laurea Polytechnic
Vantaa Institute
Social Services and Citizen’s Advice Services
Contact Person: Ms. Hannele Voutilainen
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 327
Fax + 358 20 5787 301
Email: hannele.voutilainen@laurea.fi

SS7609 Women as Drug Users 0.66 - 1.33 CR
1 – 2 ECTS Credits

Objectives The aim of this study unit is to lighten the situation in Ireland with regard to drug use, HIV and the social work system.

Content Alcohol and drug use in Ireland; policy and practical issues.
Harm reduction hierarchy.
Women as drug users; treatment, Criminal justice and social work system.

Method Lectures and written report

Semester Period 3

SS7610 Child Care, the Family and Gender 1 – 2 CR
1.5 – 3 ECTS Credits

Objectives The student is able to assess different social work approaches to
Child Care in European countries. The student is able to analyse
convergences and divergences of social care patterns for the
future. The student develops an understanding of new working
procedures in Child Care, especially solution- centered and family-
centered working methods.

Content Trends in Child Care in Western Europe. Convergences and
divergences in Child Care policy and practice across Europe. Critical questions about Child Care in Europe. New working methods.

Prerequisites Second or third year university/Polytechnic students

Method Lectures, workshops.

Assessment Level of activity. Examination/essay (1-5).

Semester Period 3

SS7611 Self Help Groups 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits

Objectives The student acquires knowledge of the basic idea and use of Self
Help Groups as a social work method.

Content Basic idea and support of self help groups as a social work method. Achievements and activities of support groups.
Self-help Clearinghouses in Germany and other countries

Prerequisites Second year students

Method Lectures and group work

Assessment Continuous assessment

Semester Period 3