Opinto-opas
2002
Study guide
2002
Opinto-opas · Laurea – opinto-opas 2002–2003
13 STUDIES IN HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Study guide · Laurea – Study Guide 2002–2003
13 STUDIES IN HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Laurea – Study Guide 2002–2003
13 STUDIES IN HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Work within health care and social services is based on a humanistic concept of human beings in which they are seen as valuable individuals who responsibly build and direct their lives in their own environment and culture. The central values of the action are respect and justice so that everyone has a right for health, well-being and equal health care and social services. The well-being of the human and his or her environment is the challenging goal.
Health care and social services are in a continuous change along with societal development both nationally and internationally. Changes in population, financial conditions, varying employment conditions, different migration movements and the fast development of both technology and science and its consequences are examples of those factors whose influence directs the continuous development of health care and social services. These challenges and the opportunities they offer have also been received when developing polytechnic education for these fields.
A student who has chosen studies within health care and social services at the polytechnic constructs him / herself a learning path which enables the attainment of polytechnic expertise. This path also guides the continuous building of one’s own life and development as a human being.
In his / her studies in health care and social services, the student progresses as a seeker, finder and integrator of different types of knowledge, who reflects by evaluating and choosing different learning experiences. An open learning environment, which includes both professional staff and high quality library and technological services help and support in recognizing one’s own learning strategy and in growing to be self-guiding.
The work within health care and social services is also very international. The Scandinavian concept of well - being, the work done for the well - being of people and environment and the know-how that comes with it, is valuable on the international level. The learning experiences from successful solutions, which promote the construction of good life, are just as valuable. Studies within health care and social services at the polytechnic enable the participation in international co-operation promoting well -being.
The education includes different international student exchanges, many international study paths and co-operation projects of different duration and different scope, which also offer many thesis possibilities.
On the national level, Finnish education in health care and social services offers possibilities for regional development in co-operation with work life in this field. Work life-oriented team projects form an important part of the studies. Through them, the student gets a possibility to participate in a real development process promoting people’s well - being. Work within health care and social services means work for the good of people and environment.
Health care and social services are in a continuous change along with societal development both nationally and internationally. Changes in population, financial conditions, varying employment conditions, different migration movements and the fast development of both technology and science and its consequences are examples of those factors whose influence directs the continuous development of health care and social services. These challenges and the opportunities they offer have also been received when developing polytechnic education for these fields.
A student who has chosen studies within health care and social services at the polytechnic constructs him / herself a learning path which enables the attainment of polytechnic expertise. This path also guides the continuous building of one’s own life and development as a human being.
In his / her studies in health care and social services, the student progresses as a seeker, finder and integrator of different types of knowledge, who reflects by evaluating and choosing different learning experiences. An open learning environment, which includes both professional staff and high quality library and technological services help and support in recognizing one’s own learning strategy and in growing to be self-guiding.
The work within health care and social services is also very international. The Scandinavian concept of well - being, the work done for the well - being of people and environment and the know-how that comes with it, is valuable on the international level. The learning experiences from successful solutions, which promote the construction of good life, are just as valuable. Studies within health care and social services at the polytechnic enable the participation in international co-operation promoting well -being.
The education includes different international student exchanges, many international study paths and co-operation projects of different duration and different scope, which also offer many thesis possibilities.
On the national level, Finnish education in health care and social services offers possibilities for regional development in co-operation with work life in this field. Work life-oriented team projects form an important part of the studies. Through them, the student gets a possibility to participate in a real development process promoting people’s well - being. Work within health care and social services means work for the good of people and environment.
13.1 Degree Programmes in Nursing, Physiotherapy and Social Services – Joint Studies
Laurea Polytechnic
Laurea Polytechnic
Espoo Institute Espoo Institute
Health Care and Social Services Health Care and Social
Services
Ms Katariina Raij, Dean Ms Arja Majakulma,
Lehtimäentie 1 C Head of International
FIN-02770 Espoo Activities
Tel. +358 20 5787 506 Lehtimäentie 1 C
Fax. +358 20 5787 501 FIN-02770 Espoo
katariina.raij@laurea.fi Tel. +358 20 5787 534
Fax. +358 20 5787 501
arja.majakulma@laurea.fi
DEGREE PROGRAMME IN NURSING
BACHELOR OF NURSING 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
The strength of the know-how is multiculturally oriented nursing.
The objective is that the nursing student’s professional know-how is constructed of evidence based knowledge, moral knowledge and knowledge found in skills and abilities. Professional know-how in relation to nursing as a multicultural phenomenon will be examined in the following manner: human being as a nursing client, nursing environment in different cultures, health as a cultural phenomenon, multiculturally oriented nursing as action and the development and management of nursing in different cultures.
The student will deepen his / her abilities and skills in meeting people with different cultural backgrounds. He / she is able to work as a registered nurse or a public health nurse, as a health promoter and as a nursing expert in a multi-professional team in order to develop and justify health care and social welfare services. The student will be able to develop nursing based on cultural and contextual critical way of thinking and on research-oriented way of working and also to understand the role of culture.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME IN NURSING
The polytechnic educational programme in nursing (140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits) consists of basic studies (20 CR / 30 ECTS Credits), professional studies (100 / 150 ECTS Credits), thesis and maturity test (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits) and elective studies (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits). The basic studies are divided in the following way: Foundations of multi-professional skills (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits), Fundamentals of health care and social welfare work (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits).
Laurea Polytechnic
Espoo Institute Espoo Institute
Health Care and Social Services Health Care and Social
Services
Ms Katariina Raij, Dean Ms Arja Majakulma,
Lehtimäentie 1 C Head of International
FIN-02770 Espoo Activities
Tel. +358 20 5787 506 Lehtimäentie 1 C
Fax. +358 20 5787 501 FIN-02770 Espoo
katariina.raij@laurea.fi Tel. +358 20 5787 534
Fax. +358 20 5787 501
arja.majakulma@laurea.fi
DEGREE PROGRAMME IN NURSING
BACHELOR OF NURSING 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
The strength of the know-how is multiculturally oriented nursing.
The objective is that the nursing student’s professional know-how is constructed of evidence based knowledge, moral knowledge and knowledge found in skills and abilities. Professional know-how in relation to nursing as a multicultural phenomenon will be examined in the following manner: human being as a nursing client, nursing environment in different cultures, health as a cultural phenomenon, multiculturally oriented nursing as action and the development and management of nursing in different cultures.
The student will deepen his / her abilities and skills in meeting people with different cultural backgrounds. He / she is able to work as a registered nurse or a public health nurse, as a health promoter and as a nursing expert in a multi-professional team in order to develop and justify health care and social welfare services. The student will be able to develop nursing based on cultural and contextual critical way of thinking and on research-oriented way of working and also to understand the role of culture.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME IN NURSING
The polytechnic educational programme in nursing (140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits) consists of basic studies (20 CR / 30 ECTS Credits), professional studies (100 / 150 ECTS Credits), thesis and maturity test (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits) and elective studies (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits). The basic studies are divided in the following way: Foundations of multi-professional skills (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits), Fundamentals of health care and social welfare work (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits).
POLYTECHNIC DEGREE STUDIES IN NURSING 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
| Basic Studies 20 CR / 30 ECTS Credits | Professional Studies 110 CR / 165 ECTS Credits | Elective Studies 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
|
Foundations of Multi-professional Skills 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits Fundamentals of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
Basic Professional Studies82 CR / 123 ECTS CreditsIntensive Studies 18 CR / 27 ECTS Credits Thesis and Maturity Test 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
DEGREE PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL SERVICES
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
- MULTICULTURAL SOCIAL WORK
Mission Statement, Aims and Objectives of the programme:
Multicultural theory and practice is founded on the principle that cultural, linguistic and other differences can and should be used as a basis for learning and teaching. In Multicultural Social Work this principle serves as an important starting point for all client interactions while enriching individual experiences.
Multicultural Social Work means encouraging cultural competencies in order to increase student flexibility in responding to client needs. Multicultural Social Work seeks to recognize, acknowledge and utilize the unique contributions of individuals and other groups in a pluralistic society by building on their strengths and recognizing how factors such as race, class, gender, religion etc. affect their lives and the provision of holistic client care.
This demands the employment of both anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive social work methodologies in order to effect the empowerment of marginalized and socially excluded groups such as ethnic minorities, the elderly, the unemployed, the disabled, youths, and the mentally ill. An understanding of the altering nature of welfare provision, economics and political structures, a recognition of the effects of globalization, cultural pluralism and the importance of networking, multiprofessional, and multifaceted approaches to client care are other key areas of competence.
Multiculturalism demands that social workers give up mere cultural sensitivity as the endpoint and instead use it as a way of understanding the specific needs of individuals and cultural groups, the cultural contradictions, and the unique working methods these require.
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
- MULTICULTURAL SOCIAL WORK
Mission Statement, Aims and Objectives of the programme:
Multicultural theory and practice is founded on the principle that cultural, linguistic and other differences can and should be used as a basis for learning and teaching. In Multicultural Social Work this principle serves as an important starting point for all client interactions while enriching individual experiences.
Multicultural Social Work means encouraging cultural competencies in order to increase student flexibility in responding to client needs. Multicultural Social Work seeks to recognize, acknowledge and utilize the unique contributions of individuals and other groups in a pluralistic society by building on their strengths and recognizing how factors such as race, class, gender, religion etc. affect their lives and the provision of holistic client care.
This demands the employment of both anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive social work methodologies in order to effect the empowerment of marginalized and socially excluded groups such as ethnic minorities, the elderly, the unemployed, the disabled, youths, and the mentally ill. An understanding of the altering nature of welfare provision, economics and political structures, a recognition of the effects of globalization, cultural pluralism and the importance of networking, multiprofessional, and multifaceted approaches to client care are other key areas of competence.
Multiculturalism demands that social workers give up mere cultural sensitivity as the endpoint and instead use it as a way of understanding the specific needs of individuals and cultural groups, the cultural contradictions, and the unique working methods these require.
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME
POLYTECHNIC DEGREE STUDIES IN SOCIAL SERVICES 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
POLYTECHNIC DEGREE STUDIES IN SOCIAL SERVICES 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
| Basic Studies 20 CR / 30 ECTS Credits | Professional Studies 110 CR / 165 ECTS Credits | Elective Studies 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
|
Foundations of Multi-professional Skills 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits Fundamentals of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
Professional Studies100 CR / 150 ECTS Credits Thesis and Maturity Test 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
JOINT STUDIES IN ALL PROGRAMMES
SW1 BASIC STUDIES
HB10 FOUNDATIONS OF MULTI-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
HB1000 Introduction to Polytechnic Studies 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
HB1001 Professional Skills, Information Technology 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1002 Professional Skills, Introduction to Statistical Methods 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1003 Professional Skills, Communication 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1004 Professional Skills, Project Work 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1005 Adapting to Change in the Professional World 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
HB1006 Professional Growth and Self-evaluation 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW11 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL WELFARE WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
SW1100 The Basis of Professional Action in Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW1101 Research and Development of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW1102 Swedish 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW1103 English 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
HB10 FOUNDATIONS OF MULTI-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objectives of the Study Unit
Joint studies help the student to appreciate social and international changes and to perceive the
main aims of the polytechnic. These aims are based on the belief that people are active learners
and can be influential forces in the professional world. The overall aim of the study unit is to
provide the student with an introduction to the polytechnic itself and to polytechnic studies, to
equip them with professional skills, and to give them an understanding of the foundations on
which professional growth is built.
HB1000 Introduction to Polytechnic Studies 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will become familiar with how his or her institute works, with the study programme, and with the Laurea Polytechnic as a whole. The intention of this is to encourage and enable the student to become a self-motivated learner and to make use of the opportunities available at Laurea.
Content
Familiarisation with the workings of the institute 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS: The main features of polytechnic studies, general information about the institute and studies at Laurea, to develop students’ understanding of how it works.
Familiarisation with the workings of the Laurea Polytechnic 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS: The philosophy of a multidisciplinary polytechnic, close contacts between Laurea and the professional world, regional development, the organisational structure of Laurea, methods and practices, services, Laureamko Association (Laureamko Ry).
Fair Day
Laurea Fair – a chance to gather information and to learn about the many opportunities for collaboration.
Mission A bulletin on the operations of the Laurea Polytechnic and the subjects studied there addressed to the representatives of the professional world or to another interest group.
Literature and Source Material
Study Guide, Study Plan
Student Guide
Internet/Forum, etc.
Multi-media Show
FAQ
Evaluation
pass/fail
HB1001 Professional Skills - Information Technology 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will improve his or her ability to carry out various operations using the computer. The student will learn to produce documents and written material using Windows.
Content
Windows, utility programs, the basics of word processing, and how to manipulate and edit files
Teaching Method
Appropriate exercises, an exam
Literature Used
Teaching material hand-outs, literature of the field
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
SW1002 Professional Skills - Introduction to Statistical Methods 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will learn about statistical methods.
Content
The main principles of a statistical study, statistical dependency, statistical decision-making, a short introduction of statistics programs.
Teaching Method
Appropriate exercises, an exam
Literature
Used Teaching material hand-outs, statistics literature
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1003 Professional Skills - Communication 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will improve his or her oral and written communication skills.
Content
Carrying out practical exercises and assignments, producing written and oral reports, revision of linguistic norms.
Learning Methods
Lectures and practical exercises
Literature Used
Teaching material hand-outs, communication literature
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1004 Professional Skills - Project Work 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will learn about project work.
Content
Planning, executing and completing a project, tools and methods to use
Learning Methods
Lectures, an exercise on how to plan a project
Literature Used
Literature of the field
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1005 Adapting to Change in the Professional World 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will gain an insight into the rapid changes taking place in the professional world and in work ethics. The student will learn to analyse the direction in which his or her business or profession is moving, and to appreciate the impact changes have on how the organisation operates. The student will develop an investigative and flexible approach to work.
Content
The changing nature of work and the professional world
The economic and social impact of globalisation and changes in the structure of the society.
Changes in business practice:
Values and ethics of the professional world, the principle of putting a client first, internal entrepreneurship, the emphasis on quality.
An investigative approach to work
An investigative and flexible approach to work, being in control of knowledge and realising the value of knowledge, life-long learning, learning to be a part of a team, information gathering skills.
Learning Methods
An exam, a practical exercise or exercises
Literature Used
Literature, materials and articles on the subject
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1006 Professional Growth and Self-Evaluation 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will come to see learning as a process. His or her professional expertise and ability to make a critical assessment of theoretical and practical knowledge will improve. The student will learn to explain his or her points of view in written form.
Teaching Method The student must write an essay on the course, and participate in evaluating the paper at a feedback discussion.
Literature Used
Literature, materials and articles on the subject
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
SW11 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL WELFARE WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will construct a health care and social welfare work knowledge foundation of the functioning, development and interaction between the individual, family, community and environment. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the social, cultural and societal environment of health care and social welfare work and the values directing multi-professional action. The student will familiarize himself / herself with research methods and is able to apply them as a part of researching and developing work method. The student will be able to use his / her language skills in professional interactive situations.
SW1100 The Basis of Professional Action in Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will familiarize himself / herself with the values and legislation directing health care and social welfare work and with professional decision making. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the organization of health care and social welfare work. The student will learn the fundamentals of community analysis.
Legislation, organizations, values, regional mapping / community analysis.
SW1101 Research and Development of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will understand the progress of qualitative and quantitative research process. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the methodological questions of the research, especially with gathering the evidence and analysis. The student will develop his / her abilities to apply the research methods for acquiring information. The student will understand the meaning of research work as part of professional developmental action.
Methodology of quantitative and qualitative research, statistical mathematics.
SW1002 Swedish 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will be able to cope with different demanding situations requiring language skills. He/She will be able to cope especially in situations requiring the use of professional vocabulary and reading professional materials. The student will achieve a Swedish level which is comparable to that required of a university graduated government official working in a bi-lingual office area.
SW1003 English / Foreign Language 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will attain both general and professional language skills. He / she learns to communicate in different kinds of situations connected to his / her professional field. He / she is able to understand the written material within his / her professional field and familiarizes him/herself with the specific features in academic writing.
SW8 THESIS AND MATURITY TEST 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
During the thesis process, the student progresses towards expertise in his / her professional
development. Researching way of working will become a part of student’s action. The student
will develop his / her abilities to systematically acquire information and to critically evaluate it.
SW8000 Brainstorming the Thesis 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
The student will learn seminar work, planning his / her own thesis and evaluating plans critically. The student clarifies the topic and the point of view of his / her own thesis.
SW8001 Planning the Thesis 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
The student will learn to classify theoretical knowledge and to apply it on the research and development project of work life. The student will learn argumentative discussion. The student will make a thesis plan.
SW8002 Publishing the Thesis 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits
The student will have practice in purposeful, patient, independent and problematic way of working. Based on prior research and professional discussion, the student will build an argumentative view point of the topic of his / her thesis. The student will have sufficient knowledge of research and evaluation processes so that he / she is capable of acquiring reliable information for professional purposes. The student will gain readiness in written reports. The student will have practice in presenting and justifying his / her choices and conclusions. The student will be able to evaluate his / her own thesis and his / her professional development during the thesis process. The student’s professional-ethical orientation becomes stronger.
SW8003 Maturity Test 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
The student shows familiarization with the field of the thesis and Finnish or Swedish skills. The student deepens the knowledge formed during the thesis process either through self-evaluation or by crystallizing central conclusions of his / her thesis in comparison to earlier research and professional discussion.
SW7 ELECTIVE STUDIES
Social Welfare Work
SW7000 Work and Functional Capacity 3 CR
SW7001Sociodrama 1 CR
SW7002 Refugees in Finland 2 CR
SW7003 Intercultural Communication 2 CR
Health Care
SN7000 Death with Dignity 2 CR
SN7001 Multiprofessional Support for Families 2 CR
SN7002 Current Issues in Mental Health among Youth 2 CR
Physiotherapy
SP7000 Massage 2 CR
SP7001 SPSS - Processing Thesis Forward 1 CR
SW1 BASIC STUDIES
HB10 FOUNDATIONS OF MULTI-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
HB1000 Introduction to Polytechnic Studies 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
HB1001 Professional Skills, Information Technology 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1002 Professional Skills, Introduction to Statistical Methods 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1003 Professional Skills, Communication 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1004 Professional Skills, Project Work 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1005 Adapting to Change in the Professional World 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
HB1006 Professional Growth and Self-evaluation 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW11 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL WELFARE WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
SW1100 The Basis of Professional Action in Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW1101 Research and Development of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW1102 Swedish 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW1103 English 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
HB10 FOUNDATIONS OF MULTI-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objectives of the Study Unit
Joint studies help the student to appreciate social and international changes and to perceive the
main aims of the polytechnic. These aims are based on the belief that people are active learners
and can be influential forces in the professional world. The overall aim of the study unit is to
provide the student with an introduction to the polytechnic itself and to polytechnic studies, to
equip them with professional skills, and to give them an understanding of the foundations on
which professional growth is built.
HB1000 Introduction to Polytechnic Studies 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will become familiar with how his or her institute works, with the study programme, and with the Laurea Polytechnic as a whole. The intention of this is to encourage and enable the student to become a self-motivated learner and to make use of the opportunities available at Laurea.
Content
Familiarisation with the workings of the institute 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS: The main features of polytechnic studies, general information about the institute and studies at Laurea, to develop students’ understanding of how it works.
Familiarisation with the workings of the Laurea Polytechnic 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS: The philosophy of a multidisciplinary polytechnic, close contacts between Laurea and the professional world, regional development, the organisational structure of Laurea, methods and practices, services, Laureamko Association (Laureamko Ry).
Fair Day
Laurea Fair – a chance to gather information and to learn about the many opportunities for collaboration.
Mission A bulletin on the operations of the Laurea Polytechnic and the subjects studied there addressed to the representatives of the professional world or to another interest group.
Literature and Source Material
Study Guide, Study Plan
Student Guide
Internet/Forum, etc.
Multi-media Show
FAQ
Evaluation
pass/fail
HB1001 Professional Skills - Information Technology 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will improve his or her ability to carry out various operations using the computer. The student will learn to produce documents and written material using Windows.
Content
Windows, utility programs, the basics of word processing, and how to manipulate and edit files
Teaching Method
Appropriate exercises, an exam
Literature Used
Teaching material hand-outs, literature of the field
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
SW1002 Professional Skills - Introduction to Statistical Methods 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will learn about statistical methods.
Content
The main principles of a statistical study, statistical dependency, statistical decision-making, a short introduction of statistics programs.
Teaching Method
Appropriate exercises, an exam
Literature
Used Teaching material hand-outs, statistics literature
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1003 Professional Skills - Communication 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will improve his or her oral and written communication skills.
Content
Carrying out practical exercises and assignments, producing written and oral reports, revision of linguistic norms.
Learning Methods
Lectures and practical exercises
Literature Used
Teaching material hand-outs, communication literature
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1004 Professional Skills - Project Work 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will learn about project work.
Content
Planning, executing and completing a project, tools and methods to use
Learning Methods
Lectures, an exercise on how to plan a project
Literature Used
Literature of the field
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1005 Adapting to Change in the Professional World 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will gain an insight into the rapid changes taking place in the professional world and in work ethics. The student will learn to analyse the direction in which his or her business or profession is moving, and to appreciate the impact changes have on how the organisation operates. The student will develop an investigative and flexible approach to work.
Content
The changing nature of work and the professional world
The economic and social impact of globalisation and changes in the structure of the society.
Changes in business practice:
Values and ethics of the professional world, the principle of putting a client first, internal entrepreneurship, the emphasis on quality.
An investigative approach to work
An investigative and flexible approach to work, being in control of knowledge and realising the value of knowledge, life-long learning, learning to be a part of a team, information gathering skills.
Learning Methods
An exam, a practical exercise or exercises
Literature Used
Literature, materials and articles on the subject
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1006 Professional Growth and Self-Evaluation 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will come to see learning as a process. His or her professional expertise and ability to make a critical assessment of theoretical and practical knowledge will improve. The student will learn to explain his or her points of view in written form.
Teaching Method The student must write an essay on the course, and participate in evaluating the paper at a feedback discussion.
Literature Used
Literature, materials and articles on the subject
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
SW11 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL WELFARE WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will construct a health care and social welfare work knowledge foundation of the functioning, development and interaction between the individual, family, community and environment. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the social, cultural and societal environment of health care and social welfare work and the values directing multi-professional action. The student will familiarize himself / herself with research methods and is able to apply them as a part of researching and developing work method. The student will be able to use his / her language skills in professional interactive situations.
SW1100 The Basis of Professional Action in Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will familiarize himself / herself with the values and legislation directing health care and social welfare work and with professional decision making. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the organization of health care and social welfare work. The student will learn the fundamentals of community analysis.
Legislation, organizations, values, regional mapping / community analysis.
SW1101 Research and Development of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will understand the progress of qualitative and quantitative research process. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the methodological questions of the research, especially with gathering the evidence and analysis. The student will develop his / her abilities to apply the research methods for acquiring information. The student will understand the meaning of research work as part of professional developmental action.
Methodology of quantitative and qualitative research, statistical mathematics.
SW1002 Swedish 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will be able to cope with different demanding situations requiring language skills. He/She will be able to cope especially in situations requiring the use of professional vocabulary and reading professional materials. The student will achieve a Swedish level which is comparable to that required of a university graduated government official working in a bi-lingual office area.
SW1003 English / Foreign Language 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will attain both general and professional language skills. He / she learns to communicate in different kinds of situations connected to his / her professional field. He / she is able to understand the written material within his / her professional field and familiarizes him/herself with the specific features in academic writing.
SW8 THESIS AND MATURITY TEST 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
During the thesis process, the student progresses towards expertise in his / her professional
development. Researching way of working will become a part of student’s action. The student
will develop his / her abilities to systematically acquire information and to critically evaluate it.
SW8000 Brainstorming the Thesis 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
The student will learn seminar work, planning his / her own thesis and evaluating plans critically. The student clarifies the topic and the point of view of his / her own thesis.
SW8001 Planning the Thesis 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
The student will learn to classify theoretical knowledge and to apply it on the research and development project of work life. The student will learn argumentative discussion. The student will make a thesis plan.
SW8002 Publishing the Thesis 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits
The student will have practice in purposeful, patient, independent and problematic way of working. Based on prior research and professional discussion, the student will build an argumentative view point of the topic of his / her thesis. The student will have sufficient knowledge of research and evaluation processes so that he / she is capable of acquiring reliable information for professional purposes. The student will gain readiness in written reports. The student will have practice in presenting and justifying his / her choices and conclusions. The student will be able to evaluate his / her own thesis and his / her professional development during the thesis process. The student’s professional-ethical orientation becomes stronger.
SW8003 Maturity Test 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
The student shows familiarization with the field of the thesis and Finnish or Swedish skills. The student deepens the knowledge formed during the thesis process either through self-evaluation or by crystallizing central conclusions of his / her thesis in comparison to earlier research and professional discussion.
SW7 ELECTIVE STUDIES
Social Welfare Work
SW7000 Work and Functional Capacity 3 CR
SW7001Sociodrama 1 CR
SW7002 Refugees in Finland 2 CR
SW7003 Intercultural Communication 2 CR
Health Care
SN7000 Death with Dignity 2 CR
SN7001 Multiprofessional Support for Families 2 CR
SN7002 Current Issues in Mental Health among Youth 2 CR
Physiotherapy
SP7000 Massage 2 CR
SP7001 SPSS - Processing Thesis Forward 1 CR
13.2 Professional Studies in Nursing
BACHELOR OF NURSING
SN2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 100 CR / 150 ECTS Credits
SN20 NURSING CLIENT AND ENVIRONMENT 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
SN2000 The Person as a Holistic Being 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SN2001 The Person as an Organic Being 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
SN2002 The Person as a Conscious and Spiritual Being 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SN2003 The Person as a Situational Being 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SN2004 Nursing Environment 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SN20 NURSING CLIENT AND ENVIRONMENT 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will strengthen and clarify his / her values and attitudes and his / her moral responsibility in relation to human nature and environmentand he / she will adopt a holistic concept of people and environment. The student will meet in nursing the human as an organic, conscious and spiritual being and in relation to that image of the world that the person has built for him/herself. The student is capable of analysing environment as a phenomenon and understands the meaning of environment in nursing and is willing to function and influence in order to develop and preserve an environment promoting health.
The institute specific objective is that the student will understand the meaning of his / her culture as well as other cultures in his / her value system so that he will become culturally aware in his / her relation to the client and environment.
SN2000 The Person as a Holistic Being 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will familiarize him/herself with the holistic concept f a human being. The student will understand that a person is materialized as a conscious-spiritual, organic and situational being.
SN2001 The Person as an Organic Being 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student knows the structures and operation of organ systems and understands how different systems in the body form functional units. The student has a command of the central terminology of anatomy and physiology. The student will familiarize him/herself with the basics of nutritional science and microbiology and understands the role of nutrition and the most common infectious diseases in the human health.
SN2002 The Person as a Conscious and Spiritual Being 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student knows the main features of the psychosocial development of humans and familiarizes him/herself with the central developmental psychological theories. The student is able to analyse the mental factors related to health and mental health and knows the different approaches of clinical psychology. The student understands people’s conscious dimension and spirituality as a part of it.
SN2003 The Person as a Situational Being 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student understands how a person’s situation or life situation is related to the person’s body and conscience. The student understands that the situationality is the intertwining into the life situation’s structural factors such as other people, values, culture and societal situations. The student reflects on the influence of social and cultural environment on the development and functioning of people. He / she examines the relationship between individual, group and community in order to understand how a person fulfils him/herself in relation to other people.
SN2004 Nursing Environment 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student understands nursing environment as physical, social and symbolic. The student is capable of developing a nursing environment promoting health and well-being. The student internalises the meaning of safe Environment.
SN21 HEALTH 30 CR / 45 ECTS Credits
SN2100 Health as a Value and a Subjective Experience 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SN2101 Children’s and Adolescents’ Health and its Promotion 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits + 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2102 Adult’s Health and its Promotion 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2103 Elderly People’s Health and its Promotion 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
Medical Assessment, Examination and Therapeutic Methods in the Changes of Health 13 CR / 19,5 ECTS Credits
SN21 HEALTH 30 CR / 45 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will perceive health as a value and a resource. The student is able to evaluate health as a phenomenon and as a subjective experience. The student will recognize and is able to evaluate changes in individual’s, family’s or community’s health and health transitions. The student is able to take into onsideration different political and financial factors affecting health in different environments and cultures and knows how to influence them. The student has the readiness to help an individual and/or a family to find resources to promote their health in different life situations.
The institute specific objective is that the student will be able to apply his / her knowledge of different cultures in a way that he / she is aware of and understands the influence of cultural values in the client’s subjective experience of health.
SN2100 Health as a Value and a Subjective Experience 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will form an overall picture of the health concepts of nursing and other sciences. The student will see health as a value, a subjective experience and a resource.
SN2101 Children’s and Adolescents’ Health and its Promotion 5 CR / 7.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student knows the health development of children and adolescents. The student will recognize health promoting resources and is able to support action promoting the health of children and adolescents. The student understands the meaning of parenthood, family and safe growing environment to health and well-being of a child or an adolescent.
SN2102 Adults’ Health and its Promotion 7 CR / 10.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student recognizes and understands the meaning of health and well-being for adults. The student is able to help a client to find individual resources in order to control the change and to use service networks. The student gains the readiness to analyse the environmental resources and burdens affecting the work ability and to develop action promoting health and safety. The student is capable of supporting and guiding the client individually and in group in order to promote health. The student understands the meaning of pregnancy and parenthood and is able to participate in supporting family growth and development. The student is familiar with the maternity service system and is able to support the pregnant woman and the mother who has already given birth in maintaining capacity.
SN2103 Elderly People’s Health and its Promotion 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student understands the meaning of health and well-being for an elderly person. The student learns to appreciate the elderly person’s life history and experience and is able to support the elderly person to manage in his / her daily life and community.
Changes in Health 13 CR / 19.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will integrate researched knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medicine and other sciences in order to build his own professional knowledge foundation. He / she familiarizes him/herself with public health science, ways in which illnesses are born, diseases and examination and therapeutic methods so that he / she is able to take advantage of the knowledge in his / her work as a registered nurse / public health nurse.
Medical Assessment, Examination and Therapeutic Methods in the Changes of Health
Part 1 Public Health Science and Epidemiology
Part 2 Microbiology and Pathology
Part 3 Fundamentals of Internal Medicine
Part 4 Geriatrics and Gerontology
Part 5 Radiology
Part 6 Fundamentals of Surgery
Part 7 Anaesthesiology
Part 8 Special Issues in Internal Medicine
Part 9 Nutrition and Dietetics
Part 10 Neurology
Part 11 Psychiatric
Part 12 Gaenecology and Obstetrics
Part 13 Pediatrics
Part 14 Special Issues In Surgery
Part 15 Special Issues related to Intensive Studies
SN2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 100 CR / 150 ECTS Credits
SN20 NURSING CLIENT AND ENVIRONMENT 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
SN2000 The Person as a Holistic Being 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SN2001 The Person as an Organic Being 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
SN2002 The Person as a Conscious and Spiritual Being 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SN2003 The Person as a Situational Being 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SN2004 Nursing Environment 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SN20 NURSING CLIENT AND ENVIRONMENT 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will strengthen and clarify his / her values and attitudes and his / her moral responsibility in relation to human nature and environmentand he / she will adopt a holistic concept of people and environment. The student will meet in nursing the human as an organic, conscious and spiritual being and in relation to that image of the world that the person has built for him/herself. The student is capable of analysing environment as a phenomenon and understands the meaning of environment in nursing and is willing to function and influence in order to develop and preserve an environment promoting health.
The institute specific objective is that the student will understand the meaning of his / her culture as well as other cultures in his / her value system so that he will become culturally aware in his / her relation to the client and environment.
SN2000 The Person as a Holistic Being 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will familiarize him/herself with the holistic concept f a human being. The student will understand that a person is materialized as a conscious-spiritual, organic and situational being.
SN2001 The Person as an Organic Being 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student knows the structures and operation of organ systems and understands how different systems in the body form functional units. The student has a command of the central terminology of anatomy and physiology. The student will familiarize him/herself with the basics of nutritional science and microbiology and understands the role of nutrition and the most common infectious diseases in the human health.
SN2002 The Person as a Conscious and Spiritual Being 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student knows the main features of the psychosocial development of humans and familiarizes him/herself with the central developmental psychological theories. The student is able to analyse the mental factors related to health and mental health and knows the different approaches of clinical psychology. The student understands people’s conscious dimension and spirituality as a part of it.
SN2003 The Person as a Situational Being 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student understands how a person’s situation or life situation is related to the person’s body and conscience. The student understands that the situationality is the intertwining into the life situation’s structural factors such as other people, values, culture and societal situations. The student reflects on the influence of social and cultural environment on the development and functioning of people. He / she examines the relationship between individual, group and community in order to understand how a person fulfils him/herself in relation to other people.
SN2004 Nursing Environment 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student understands nursing environment as physical, social and symbolic. The student is capable of developing a nursing environment promoting health and well-being. The student internalises the meaning of safe Environment.
SN21 HEALTH 30 CR / 45 ECTS Credits
SN2100 Health as a Value and a Subjective Experience 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SN2101 Children’s and Adolescents’ Health and its Promotion 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits + 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2102 Adult’s Health and its Promotion 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2103 Elderly People’s Health and its Promotion 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
Medical Assessment, Examination and Therapeutic Methods in the Changes of Health 13 CR / 19,5 ECTS Credits
SN21 HEALTH 30 CR / 45 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will perceive health as a value and a resource. The student is able to evaluate health as a phenomenon and as a subjective experience. The student will recognize and is able to evaluate changes in individual’s, family’s or community’s health and health transitions. The student is able to take into onsideration different political and financial factors affecting health in different environments and cultures and knows how to influence them. The student has the readiness to help an individual and/or a family to find resources to promote their health in different life situations.
The institute specific objective is that the student will be able to apply his / her knowledge of different cultures in a way that he / she is aware of and understands the influence of cultural values in the client’s subjective experience of health.
SN2100 Health as a Value and a Subjective Experience 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will form an overall picture of the health concepts of nursing and other sciences. The student will see health as a value, a subjective experience and a resource.
SN2101 Children’s and Adolescents’ Health and its Promotion 5 CR / 7.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student knows the health development of children and adolescents. The student will recognize health promoting resources and is able to support action promoting the health of children and adolescents. The student understands the meaning of parenthood, family and safe growing environment to health and well-being of a child or an adolescent.
SN2102 Adults’ Health and its Promotion 7 CR / 10.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student recognizes and understands the meaning of health and well-being for adults. The student is able to help a client to find individual resources in order to control the change and to use service networks. The student gains the readiness to analyse the environmental resources and burdens affecting the work ability and to develop action promoting health and safety. The student is capable of supporting and guiding the client individually and in group in order to promote health. The student understands the meaning of pregnancy and parenthood and is able to participate in supporting family growth and development. The student is familiar with the maternity service system and is able to support the pregnant woman and the mother who has already given birth in maintaining capacity.
SN2103 Elderly People’s Health and its Promotion 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student understands the meaning of health and well-being for an elderly person. The student learns to appreciate the elderly person’s life history and experience and is able to support the elderly person to manage in his / her daily life and community.
Changes in Health 13 CR / 19.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will integrate researched knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medicine and other sciences in order to build his own professional knowledge foundation. He / she familiarizes him/herself with public health science, ways in which illnesses are born, diseases and examination and therapeutic methods so that he / she is able to take advantage of the knowledge in his / her work as a registered nurse / public health nurse.
Medical Assessment, Examination and Therapeutic Methods in the Changes of Health
Part 1 Public Health Science and Epidemiology
Part 2 Microbiology and Pathology
Part 3 Fundamentals of Internal Medicine
Part 4 Geriatrics and Gerontology
Part 5 Radiology
Part 6 Fundamentals of Surgery
Part 7 Anaesthesiology
Part 8 Special Issues in Internal Medicine
Part 9 Nutrition and Dietetics
Part 10 Neurology
Part 11 Psychiatric
Part 12 Gaenecology and Obstetrics
Part 13 Pediatrics
Part 14 Special Issues In Surgery
Part 15 Special Issues related to Intensive Studies
SN22 NURSING IN ACTION 60 CR / 90 ECTS Credits
SN2200 The Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SN2201 Interaction in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2202 Nursing as a Process 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2203 Primary Nursing and Community Orientation in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2204 Nursing Client in Transition 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2205 Orientation to Expertise in Clinical Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SN2206 Diagnosis and Observations in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2207 Help and Support in Nursing 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits + 7 CR / 10.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2208 Guidance in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2209 Documentation in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2210 Quality Management in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2211 Consulting in Nursing 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2212 Entrepreneurship in Nursing 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Professional Intensive Studies (20 CR / 30 ECTS Credits)
SN2213 The Philosophical and Scientific Foundation of Nursing Science 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2214 Nursing in Different Cultures 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2215 Professional Decision-making in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2216 Leadership and Development in Nursing 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Institute specific intensive studies 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits clinical studies
Optional study paths of professional intensive studies:
SN2300 Critical Care Nursing
SN2301 Rehabilitative Nursing Care
SN2302 Family Nursing
SN2303 Perioperative Nursing
SN2304 Nursing Care of the Mentally Ill and the Addicted Client
SN22 NURSING IN ACTION 60 CR/90 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will internalise the value and knowledge fundamentals directing nursing as a profession. The student understands that nursing is founded in nursing science. He / she will develop in self-knowledge and professional growth being able to interact with different clients (individual, family, community) and co-operative partners. The student will recognize and is able to respond to the changes in patient’s health with different nursing therapeutics in different nursing environments. He / she is capable of independent decision-making in nursing together with the patient or the client and his / her family. The student will learn to make a nursing care plan together with the patient or the client and his / her family and other professionals. He / she is capable of multi-professional teamwork in planning and leading social and health care services. He / she will develop in qualitative, economical and efficient action and entrepreneurship. The student will adopt information technology as a tool of documentation.
The institute specific objective is that the student will continuously develop his / her cultural skills by interacting with clients with diverse backgrounds and applies his / her cultural knowledge in nursing without prejudice. The student will develop his / her expertise in order to internalize it as part of his / her professional identity.
SN2200 The Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student is aware of the philosophical foundation of nursing and the historical development of health care and nursing and their influences on the development of nursing. The student will familiarize him/herself with the central concepts of nursing and with the fundamentals guiding professional growth so that he / she is able to direct and assess his / her professional growth from the point of view of nursing taking advantage of the types of knowledge needed in nursing. The student is able to describe the nursing theory and its central concepts chosen as the basis for the nursing plan. The student will develop his / her own action so that he takes into consideration the client holistically and the scientific knowledge in nursing directing the action.
SN2201 Interaction in Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student understands the meaning of interaction for the community. The student is capable of co-operating with different people in situations requiring professional skills and abilities. The student will deepen his / her self-knowledge and develop his / her skill to be genuinely present in nursing situations. He / she is able to recognize different groups and their meanings and is aware of group dynamics. He / she takes advantage of team- and group work skills in nursing situations.
SN2202 Nursing as a Process 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student knows how to look at nursing as a process from a theoretical framework. He / she is able to apply the chosen theoretical framework of nursing in the nursing care plan and in documentation using information technology.
The student is aware of the thinking process and decision making theories so that he / she understands the many forms and meanings of decision making in nursing. The student will develop in independent and communal decision making so that he / she knows how to gather information, how to plan and implement the nursing care based on the gathered data together with the patient, the family and the community. The student can evaluate the process and documentation of patient’s nursing care. He / she understands the legal regulations of patient documents.
SN2203 Primary Nursing and Community Orientation in Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student can create a collaborative relationship with his / her client and is able to describe the development of the relationship. The student is able to make an individual nursing care plan with the client. He / she is able to make independent decisions together with his / her client and the family. The student understands and is able to define the community as a nursing client and is able to recognize the resources and the health needs of the community. The student can plan, implement and evaluate community nursing taking into consideration the community’s ethical, cultural, social and financial factors. The student will develop in empowering work methods. The student is willing to promote the health of the community as a member of a multi-professional team.
SN2204 Nursing Client in Transition 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student understands transition as a basic phenomenon in development of an individual and family, in health and in lifespan. The student reflects and searches for knowledge of transitions to be able to help and support the individual and family in transition in different nursing environments.
SN2205 Orientation to Expertise in Clinical Nursing
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will familiarize him/herself with the expertise in nursing so that he / she is aware of the primary task and responsibility of a nurse. He / she forms a whole picture of the nursing therapeutics of the client / patient which are diagnosing and observation, helping and supporting, guiding, documenting and consulting, leading and developing nursing.
SN2206 Diagnosis and Observations in Nursing 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student is familiar with the methods of gathering information. He / she is able to make observations on the patient’s situation and interview the patient and his / her family. He /she can observe and measure the patient’s physiological functions. The student is able to record the information without mistakes into the patient documents. He / she can make conclusions and anticipate changes in the health status. He /she can use the gathered information safely and reliably together with the patient and other people participating in the care. The student is able to assess the patient’s resources and anticipate the kind of help and support the patient needs.
SN2207 Help and Support in Nursing 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will consider helping and supporting as concepts and therapeutics of nursing. The student will learn to help and support the patient and his/her family in daily activities by being present, comforting, touching and relieving pain. The student will help and support with the aim of accomplishing the commitment, participation, rehabilitation and integrity of the patient. The student will represent the patient by supporting the patient’s right to decide for him/herself. The student can assess his / her own actions in using nursing therapeutics of helping and supporting from the patient’s point of view concerning health, safety and ethical and financial issues. The student applies his/her skills in home environment, in primary health care, specialized health care and social services environment internalising the continuity of the care.
SN2208 Guidance in Nursing 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student internalizes guidance as interaction where the student listens and encourages the patient to express his / her thoughts and feelings and helps the patient to use resources and to CReate prerequisites for experiencing health. The student is able to consider the ethical questions related to guidance. The student is familiar with the life in different cultures and nationalities and its influence on health. He / she is able to guide individuals, families and communities in health questions using the other official language and one foreign language.
SN2209 Documentation in Nursing 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student is aware of the instructions and regulations for compiling and keeping patient documents and of the meaning of the documents from both the patient’s and the health care staff’s legal right point of view. The student understands and is able to justify the meaning of documentation for guaranteeing patient oriented care, patient safety, continuity of care, quality of care and multi-professional teamwork. The student is able to accurately record the patient’s care process in the documents so that the documentation is justified and it evaluates and describes the essence of the care. The student will develop in taking advantage of information technology as a tool for documentation in nursing. He / she takes into consideration confidentiality questions both from the point of view of the patient and the nursing staff.
SN2210 Quality Management in Nursing 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student understands quality management as an opportunity for study and development of health care services and nursing action together with the client / patient. The student is able to provide quality nursing and maintain and develop his / her own professional skills. The student is able to take professional responsibility of nursing and is able to critically evaluate the quality of his / her own action and that of the work of community. He / she can describe the nursing process and understands that it is a necessity for systematic evaluation and measurement of nursing. Through quality management, the student gets practice in correcting his / her own and the work community’s nursing action.
SN2211 Consulting in Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student recognizes and understands the meaning of consulting in maintaining and developing the quality of nursing and his / her own professional skills. The student will develop in building and using different consulting networks both in his vicinity and internationally.
SN2212 Entrepreneurship in Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student familiarizes him/herself with entrepreneurship and its meaning in the nursing field. He / she will internalize the philosophical and ethical premises of entrepreneurship. The student internalizes the qualifications of a registered nurse / public health nurse working as an entrepreneur. He / she understands that the most important capital of the enterprise is the entrepreneur him/herself and to succeed as an entrepreneur an innovative and CReative attitude , positive attitude towards entrepreneurship, good grasp of reality and insights on good business ideas to establish one’s own company are required. By internalizing the different forms of entrepreneurship, the students lays a foundation for growing into entrepreneurship as a part of his / her professional growth and internalized service orientation.
Professional intensive studies in nursing:
SN2213 The Philosophical and Scientific Foundation of Nursing Science 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will familiarize him/herself with the philosophical approaches of science and understands their meaning for nursing and scientific nursing research. The student deepens his/her knowledge on nursing theories so that he / she is able to analyse the application possibilities of different nursing theories.
SN2214 Nursing in Different Cultures 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student deepens his / her knowledge of the health concepts of different cultures and of theories of cultural nursing. He / she accepts the Finnish society as multicultural and aims to promote tolerance in society with his / her actions. The student is familiar with the EU social and health politics and with the laws, statutes, regulations and instructions regulating the clinical nursing care. The student wants to participate in the international development of nursing .
SN2215 Professional Decision-making in Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student deepens his / her decision-making skills in interaction with the patient/ client, his/ her family and the community. The student is able to assess and consider his / her own professional decision making. The student is capable of equal decision making as a nursing expert and as the patient’s representative together with other people participating in the care.
SN2216 Leadership and development in nursing 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student understands the philosophical and ethical fundamentals of leadership in nursing as the basis of good leadership. He / she understands the connection of management process with the client’s / patient’s good care. The student is aware of the social political factors affecting health care planning and practice and participates in societal influencing. He / she will familiarize him/herself with the action plan of the work unit and will participate in its realization and evaluation. The student understands the meaning of human resource accounting as an instrument of nursing productivity and as a method of quality management. He / she is able to use knowledge of health economics and develops to be aware of the costs in his / her daily action. The student recognizes the elements of good leadership and management of one self and understands its meaning to the staff’s well-being. The student familiarizes him/herself with strategic planning, realization and follow-up using information and communication technology.
Institute Specific Intensive Studies / Optional study paths of professional intensive studies 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student internalizes the philosophical, theoretical and methodological premises of health changes of individuals of different ages and different cultural backgrounds. Expertise requires knowledge of nursing and related disciplines, knowledge on people, health, the interaction between people and environment and functions of nursing.
Learning is based on the student’s individual learning plan, portfolio work and clinical studies. The studies include seminars and projects for the development of nursing. The assessment of learning is systematically and continuously taking advantage of self-evaluation and peer-evaluation.
SN2200 The Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SN2201 Interaction in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2202 Nursing as a Process 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2203 Primary Nursing and Community Orientation in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2204 Nursing Client in Transition 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2205 Orientation to Expertise in Clinical Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SN2206 Diagnosis and Observations in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2207 Help and Support in Nursing 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits + 7 CR / 10.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2208 Guidance in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2209 Documentation in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2210 Quality Management in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2211 Consulting in Nursing 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2212 Entrepreneurship in Nursing 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Professional Intensive Studies (20 CR / 30 ECTS Credits)
SN2213 The Philosophical and Scientific Foundation of Nursing Science 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2214 Nursing in Different Cultures 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2215 Professional Decision-making in Nursing 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits + 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits clinical studies
SN2216 Leadership and Development in Nursing 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Institute specific intensive studies 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits clinical studies
Optional study paths of professional intensive studies:
SN2300 Critical Care Nursing
SN2301 Rehabilitative Nursing Care
SN2302 Family Nursing
SN2303 Perioperative Nursing
SN2304 Nursing Care of the Mentally Ill and the Addicted Client
SN22 NURSING IN ACTION 60 CR/90 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will internalise the value and knowledge fundamentals directing nursing as a profession. The student understands that nursing is founded in nursing science. He / she will develop in self-knowledge and professional growth being able to interact with different clients (individual, family, community) and co-operative partners. The student will recognize and is able to respond to the changes in patient’s health with different nursing therapeutics in different nursing environments. He / she is capable of independent decision-making in nursing together with the patient or the client and his / her family. The student will learn to make a nursing care plan together with the patient or the client and his / her family and other professionals. He / she is capable of multi-professional teamwork in planning and leading social and health care services. He / she will develop in qualitative, economical and efficient action and entrepreneurship. The student will adopt information technology as a tool of documentation.
The institute specific objective is that the student will continuously develop his / her cultural skills by interacting with clients with diverse backgrounds and applies his / her cultural knowledge in nursing without prejudice. The student will develop his / her expertise in order to internalize it as part of his / her professional identity.
SN2200 The Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student is aware of the philosophical foundation of nursing and the historical development of health care and nursing and their influences on the development of nursing. The student will familiarize him/herself with the central concepts of nursing and with the fundamentals guiding professional growth so that he / she is able to direct and assess his / her professional growth from the point of view of nursing taking advantage of the types of knowledge needed in nursing. The student is able to describe the nursing theory and its central concepts chosen as the basis for the nursing plan. The student will develop his / her own action so that he takes into consideration the client holistically and the scientific knowledge in nursing directing the action.
SN2201 Interaction in Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student understands the meaning of interaction for the community. The student is capable of co-operating with different people in situations requiring professional skills and abilities. The student will deepen his / her self-knowledge and develop his / her skill to be genuinely present in nursing situations. He / she is able to recognize different groups and their meanings and is aware of group dynamics. He / she takes advantage of team- and group work skills in nursing situations.
SN2202 Nursing as a Process 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student knows how to look at nursing as a process from a theoretical framework. He / she is able to apply the chosen theoretical framework of nursing in the nursing care plan and in documentation using information technology.
The student is aware of the thinking process and decision making theories so that he / she understands the many forms and meanings of decision making in nursing. The student will develop in independent and communal decision making so that he / she knows how to gather information, how to plan and implement the nursing care based on the gathered data together with the patient, the family and the community. The student can evaluate the process and documentation of patient’s nursing care. He / she understands the legal regulations of patient documents.
SN2203 Primary Nursing and Community Orientation in Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student can create a collaborative relationship with his / her client and is able to describe the development of the relationship. The student is able to make an individual nursing care plan with the client. He / she is able to make independent decisions together with his / her client and the family. The student understands and is able to define the community as a nursing client and is able to recognize the resources and the health needs of the community. The student can plan, implement and evaluate community nursing taking into consideration the community’s ethical, cultural, social and financial factors. The student will develop in empowering work methods. The student is willing to promote the health of the community as a member of a multi-professional team.
SN2204 Nursing Client in Transition 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student understands transition as a basic phenomenon in development of an individual and family, in health and in lifespan. The student reflects and searches for knowledge of transitions to be able to help and support the individual and family in transition in different nursing environments.
SN2205 Orientation to Expertise in Clinical Nursing
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will familiarize him/herself with the expertise in nursing so that he / she is aware of the primary task and responsibility of a nurse. He / she forms a whole picture of the nursing therapeutics of the client / patient which are diagnosing and observation, helping and supporting, guiding, documenting and consulting, leading and developing nursing.
SN2206 Diagnosis and Observations in Nursing 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student is familiar with the methods of gathering information. He / she is able to make observations on the patient’s situation and interview the patient and his / her family. He /she can observe and measure the patient’s physiological functions. The student is able to record the information without mistakes into the patient documents. He / she can make conclusions and anticipate changes in the health status. He /she can use the gathered information safely and reliably together with the patient and other people participating in the care. The student is able to assess the patient’s resources and anticipate the kind of help and support the patient needs.
SN2207 Help and Support in Nursing 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will consider helping and supporting as concepts and therapeutics of nursing. The student will learn to help and support the patient and his/her family in daily activities by being present, comforting, touching and relieving pain. The student will help and support with the aim of accomplishing the commitment, participation, rehabilitation and integrity of the patient. The student will represent the patient by supporting the patient’s right to decide for him/herself. The student can assess his / her own actions in using nursing therapeutics of helping and supporting from the patient’s point of view concerning health, safety and ethical and financial issues. The student applies his/her skills in home environment, in primary health care, specialized health care and social services environment internalising the continuity of the care.
SN2208 Guidance in Nursing 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student internalizes guidance as interaction where the student listens and encourages the patient to express his / her thoughts and feelings and helps the patient to use resources and to CReate prerequisites for experiencing health. The student is able to consider the ethical questions related to guidance. The student is familiar with the life in different cultures and nationalities and its influence on health. He / she is able to guide individuals, families and communities in health questions using the other official language and one foreign language.
SN2209 Documentation in Nursing 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student is aware of the instructions and regulations for compiling and keeping patient documents and of the meaning of the documents from both the patient’s and the health care staff’s legal right point of view. The student understands and is able to justify the meaning of documentation for guaranteeing patient oriented care, patient safety, continuity of care, quality of care and multi-professional teamwork. The student is able to accurately record the patient’s care process in the documents so that the documentation is justified and it evaluates and describes the essence of the care. The student will develop in taking advantage of information technology as a tool for documentation in nursing. He / she takes into consideration confidentiality questions both from the point of view of the patient and the nursing staff.
SN2210 Quality Management in Nursing 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student understands quality management as an opportunity for study and development of health care services and nursing action together with the client / patient. The student is able to provide quality nursing and maintain and develop his / her own professional skills. The student is able to take professional responsibility of nursing and is able to critically evaluate the quality of his / her own action and that of the work of community. He / she can describe the nursing process and understands that it is a necessity for systematic evaluation and measurement of nursing. Through quality management, the student gets practice in correcting his / her own and the work community’s nursing action.
SN2211 Consulting in Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student recognizes and understands the meaning of consulting in maintaining and developing the quality of nursing and his / her own professional skills. The student will develop in building and using different consulting networks both in his vicinity and internationally.
SN2212 Entrepreneurship in Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student familiarizes him/herself with entrepreneurship and its meaning in the nursing field. He / she will internalize the philosophical and ethical premises of entrepreneurship. The student internalizes the qualifications of a registered nurse / public health nurse working as an entrepreneur. He / she understands that the most important capital of the enterprise is the entrepreneur him/herself and to succeed as an entrepreneur an innovative and CReative attitude , positive attitude towards entrepreneurship, good grasp of reality and insights on good business ideas to establish one’s own company are required. By internalizing the different forms of entrepreneurship, the students lays a foundation for growing into entrepreneurship as a part of his / her professional growth and internalized service orientation.
Professional intensive studies in nursing:
SN2213 The Philosophical and Scientific Foundation of Nursing Science 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will familiarize him/herself with the philosophical approaches of science and understands their meaning for nursing and scientific nursing research. The student deepens his/her knowledge on nursing theories so that he / she is able to analyse the application possibilities of different nursing theories.
SN2214 Nursing in Different Cultures 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student deepens his / her knowledge of the health concepts of different cultures and of theories of cultural nursing. He / she accepts the Finnish society as multicultural and aims to promote tolerance in society with his / her actions. The student is familiar with the EU social and health politics and with the laws, statutes, regulations and instructions regulating the clinical nursing care. The student wants to participate in the international development of nursing .
SN2215 Professional Decision-making in Nursing 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student deepens his / her decision-making skills in interaction with the patient/ client, his/ her family and the community. The student is able to assess and consider his / her own professional decision making. The student is capable of equal decision making as a nursing expert and as the patient’s representative together with other people participating in the care.
SN2216 Leadership and development in nursing 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student understands the philosophical and ethical fundamentals of leadership in nursing as the basis of good leadership. He / she understands the connection of management process with the client’s / patient’s good care. The student is aware of the social political factors affecting health care planning and practice and participates in societal influencing. He / she will familiarize him/herself with the action plan of the work unit and will participate in its realization and evaluation. The student understands the meaning of human resource accounting as an instrument of nursing productivity and as a method of quality management. He / she is able to use knowledge of health economics and develops to be aware of the costs in his / her daily action. The student recognizes the elements of good leadership and management of one self and understands its meaning to the staff’s well-being. The student familiarizes him/herself with strategic planning, realization and follow-up using information and communication technology.
Institute Specific Intensive Studies / Optional study paths of professional intensive studies 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student internalizes the philosophical, theoretical and methodological premises of health changes of individuals of different ages and different cultural backgrounds. Expertise requires knowledge of nursing and related disciplines, knowledge on people, health, the interaction between people and environment and functions of nursing.
Learning is based on the student’s individual learning plan, portfolio work and clinical studies. The studies include seminars and projects for the development of nursing. The assessment of learning is systematically and continuously taking advantage of self-evaluation and peer-evaluation.
SN2300 Critical Care Nursing 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate the nursing of people of different ages and of different cultural backgrounds in sudden health changes in different action environments. The student immediately recognizes the changes in the patient’s condition, evaluates their degree of urgency and takes responsibility for implementing the treatment according to the situation. The student is able to support the patient and his / her family in CRisis. The student is aware of the health care organization in disaster situations.
SN2301 Rehabilitative Nursing Care 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student understands the societal meaning of rehabilitative nursing and internalizes the philosophical and cultural premises promoting rehabilitation. The student is able to evaluate the clients resources and is also able to support him / her and his /her family individually in different life transitions and environments. The student develops into being an expert in rehabilitative nursing in order to be able to function in multi-professional teams.
SN2302 Family Nursing 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student examines the theoretical premises of the family concept and deepens his / her knowledge on factors affecting family’s health. The student applies therapeutics of family nursing in different environments and considers the knowledge based on experience, ethics and research which is needed in family nursing.
SN2303 Perioperative Nursing 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate nursing in the different stages of peri-operative process together with the patient, his/her family and other staff participating in the treatment. He / she is able to support the patient’s resources and to secure the patient’s right to decide on his / her own treatment. He / she acts strategically, controls work and subject units and is able to make responsible decisions regarding treatment so that he / she can ensure the patient’s safety. He / she researches and plans perioperative nursing in conjunction with work life.
SN2304 Nursing Care of the Mentally Ill and the Addicted Clients 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student deepens his knowledge on mental health and addiction work in individual, group and community care. The student is able to promote his / her client’s mental healing and survival. The student is constantly motivated to consider his / her own work in relation to him/herself, to his / her clients, to the work unit and the society. The student develops to become a conscientious expert in developing his / her own work unit and profession in the field of mental health care and addiction work.
Objective and content
The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate the nursing of people of different ages and of different cultural backgrounds in sudden health changes in different action environments. The student immediately recognizes the changes in the patient’s condition, evaluates their degree of urgency and takes responsibility for implementing the treatment according to the situation. The student is able to support the patient and his / her family in CRisis. The student is aware of the health care organization in disaster situations.
SN2301 Rehabilitative Nursing Care 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student understands the societal meaning of rehabilitative nursing and internalizes the philosophical and cultural premises promoting rehabilitation. The student is able to evaluate the clients resources and is also able to support him / her and his /her family individually in different life transitions and environments. The student develops into being an expert in rehabilitative nursing in order to be able to function in multi-professional teams.
SN2302 Family Nursing 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student examines the theoretical premises of the family concept and deepens his / her knowledge on factors affecting family’s health. The student applies therapeutics of family nursing in different environments and considers the knowledge based on experience, ethics and research which is needed in family nursing.
SN2303 Perioperative Nursing 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate nursing in the different stages of peri-operative process together with the patient, his/her family and other staff participating in the treatment. He / she is able to support the patient’s resources and to secure the patient’s right to decide on his / her own treatment. He / she acts strategically, controls work and subject units and is able to make responsible decisions regarding treatment so that he / she can ensure the patient’s safety. He / she researches and plans perioperative nursing in conjunction with work life.
SN2304 Nursing Care of the Mentally Ill and the Addicted Clients 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student deepens his knowledge on mental health and addiction work in individual, group and community care. The student is able to promote his / her client’s mental healing and survival. The student is constantly motivated to consider his / her own work in relation to him/herself, to his / her clients, to the work unit and the society. The student develops to become a conscientious expert in developing his / her own work unit and profession in the field of mental health care and addiction work.
13.3 Professional Studies in Physiotherapy
BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
SP2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
As a profession as well as an area of expertise, physiotherapy is related to rehabilitation. The status of physiotherapy is stated in the Social Welfare, Health Care and Rehabilitation legislation. The importance of physiotherapy will be emphasized in the future as the average age of the population and the number of elderly people is increasing in our society. The rehabilitation services are directed towards the ever-increasing amount of clients that have diverse type of functional limitations.
Professional studies consist of six modules:
* The Foundations of Physiotherapy Work 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
* Complementary Professional Studies in Physiotherapy
18 CR/27 ECTS Credits
* Physiotherapy in Human Movement and Function 21 CR/31.5 ECTS Credits
* Methods in Physiotherapy Work 33 CR/49.5 ECTS Credits
* Intensive Studies in Physiotherapy 18 CR/27 ECTS Credits
* Thesis and Maturity Test 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
SP20 THE FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY WORK 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits, 8 CR/12 ECTS Credits, (2 CR/3 ECTS Credits in clinical studies)
Objectives of the Study Unit
The student will appreciate the importance of rehabilitation and physiotherapy history in the process of becoming a physiotherapy expert. He or she will learn to see physiotherapy as part of the services that the society provides for guiding, supporting and improving people’s ability to function, and he or she will learn to feel at ease in the rehabilitation culture. The student will come to understand the different philosophical bases of his or her work, know how to explain the work from various theoretical positions, and become a physiotherapy expert working in rehabilitation and health care teams. The student will regard the client as an independent subject in the rehabilitation and physiotherapy process, and respect each client’s way of life. Also, the student will learn to recognise what quality means in the context of physiotherapy, and know how to set up a new physiotherapy practice.
SP2003 Professional Culture in Physiotherapy 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits(1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to appreciate the importance of physiotherapy, and the role of the physiotherapist in supporting, instructing, guiding and improving of people’s functional capacities. The student will learn how a physiotherapy expert should behave in different situations. In the course of the study unit the student will become familiar with physiotherapy in various different environments, and with the profession of physiotherapist.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2004 Entrepreneurship in Physiotherapy 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will come to understand the meaning of entrepreneurship and its role in the supply of services. The student will learn the skills necessary to become an entrepreneur, and become familiar with the elevant legislation. The core themes of the study unit are legislation, accounting and marketing.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP21 COMPLEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY 18 CR/27 ECTS Credits
Objectives of the Study Unit
The student will become familiar with sciences that complement the study of physiotherapy. The course will give the student an overall idea of the structure and functions of the human body, and the effect that various diseases have on peoples’ physical functioning. The student will learn to apply the information acquired according to the requirements of the profession.
SP2103 Applications of Biomechanics in Physiotherapy
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will master the application of biomechanics as part of physiotherapy. The main subject covered in the study unit is the foundations of motion analysis.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2105 Physiatrics 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will recognise the most common musculoskeletal diseases and their effect on peoples’ ability to function. The student will learn to employ his or her theoretical knowledge of physiology to planning, applying and evaluating physiotherapy.
The main subjects covered in the study unit are prevention of musculoskeletal diseases, examination, treatment and rehabilitation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2106 Gerontology 0.5 CR/0.75 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will learn about the particular issues involved in human ageing, effect of ageing on the ability to move and function, and the health problems that are a result of ageing. More detailed information on the content of the study unit will be presented at the beginning of the study unit.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2108 Didactics in Physical Education 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will be introduced to the theory of teaching physical education, and instructing groups in various kinds of physical exercise. The study unit will cover planning, leading and analysing physical exercise sessions and instructional sessions. The main themes of the study unit are principles of teaching that should include instruction, interaction, motivation and activation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2109 Mental Health Work 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will recognise mental health phenomena and their underlying causes. He or she will become familiar with the organisation of services, how different branches of the health profession collaborate, and the lines of communication and action in the mental health sector. A more detailed summary of the study unit will be presented at the beginning of the study unit.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2110 Neurology 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will learn about the most common neurological diseases and their effects on people’s functional capacity. The student will be able to use his or her knowledge of neurology when planning, practising and evaluating physiotherapy. The core themes of the study unit are the most common neurological diseases and what causes them, diagnosis and examination methods in neurology, and the treatment and rehabilitation of neurological diseases.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2111 Orthopaedics and Traumatology 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the most common orthopaedic and traumatological diseases, injuries, and disabilities, and their effects on functional capacity in human.
The student will learn to apply his or her knowledge in planning, practising and evaluating physiotherapy.
The core themes of the study unit are the most common orthopaedic and traumatological diseases and injuries, methods of examination in orthopaedics and traumatology, the treatment of diseases and injuries, and rehabilitation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2114 Promotion of Health 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will learn to perceive health from the point of view of the individual, the family, the community and society as a whole. The student will appreciate the importance of promoting health as a way of preventing diseases, and supporting people’s development, independent activity and growth. More detailed information on the content of the study unit will be presented at the beginning of the study unit.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
As a profession as well as an area of expertise, physiotherapy is related to rehabilitation. The status of physiotherapy is stated in the Social Welfare, Health Care and Rehabilitation legislation. The importance of physiotherapy will be emphasized in the future as the average age of the population and the number of elderly people is increasing in our society. The rehabilitation services are directed towards the ever-increasing amount of clients that have diverse type of functional limitations.
Professional studies consist of six modules:
* The Foundations of Physiotherapy Work 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
* Complementary Professional Studies in Physiotherapy
18 CR/27 ECTS Credits
* Physiotherapy in Human Movement and Function 21 CR/31.5 ECTS Credits
* Methods in Physiotherapy Work 33 CR/49.5 ECTS Credits
* Intensive Studies in Physiotherapy 18 CR/27 ECTS Credits
* Thesis and Maturity Test 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits
SP20 THE FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY WORK 10 CR/15 ECTS Credits, 8 CR/12 ECTS Credits, (2 CR/3 ECTS Credits in clinical studies)
Objectives of the Study Unit
The student will appreciate the importance of rehabilitation and physiotherapy history in the process of becoming a physiotherapy expert. He or she will learn to see physiotherapy as part of the services that the society provides for guiding, supporting and improving people’s ability to function, and he or she will learn to feel at ease in the rehabilitation culture. The student will come to understand the different philosophical bases of his or her work, know how to explain the work from various theoretical positions, and become a physiotherapy expert working in rehabilitation and health care teams. The student will regard the client as an independent subject in the rehabilitation and physiotherapy process, and respect each client’s way of life. Also, the student will learn to recognise what quality means in the context of physiotherapy, and know how to set up a new physiotherapy practice.
SP2003 Professional Culture in Physiotherapy 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits(1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to appreciate the importance of physiotherapy, and the role of the physiotherapist in supporting, instructing, guiding and improving of people’s functional capacities. The student will learn how a physiotherapy expert should behave in different situations. In the course of the study unit the student will become familiar with physiotherapy in various different environments, and with the profession of physiotherapist.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2004 Entrepreneurship in Physiotherapy 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will come to understand the meaning of entrepreneurship and its role in the supply of services. The student will learn the skills necessary to become an entrepreneur, and become familiar with the elevant legislation. The core themes of the study unit are legislation, accounting and marketing.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP21 COMPLEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY 18 CR/27 ECTS Credits
Objectives of the Study Unit
The student will become familiar with sciences that complement the study of physiotherapy. The course will give the student an overall idea of the structure and functions of the human body, and the effect that various diseases have on peoples’ physical functioning. The student will learn to apply the information acquired according to the requirements of the profession.
SP2103 Applications of Biomechanics in Physiotherapy
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will master the application of biomechanics as part of physiotherapy. The main subject covered in the study unit is the foundations of motion analysis.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2105 Physiatrics 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will recognise the most common musculoskeletal diseases and their effect on peoples’ ability to function. The student will learn to employ his or her theoretical knowledge of physiology to planning, applying and evaluating physiotherapy.
The main subjects covered in the study unit are prevention of musculoskeletal diseases, examination, treatment and rehabilitation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2106 Gerontology 0.5 CR/0.75 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will learn about the particular issues involved in human ageing, effect of ageing on the ability to move and function, and the health problems that are a result of ageing. More detailed information on the content of the study unit will be presented at the beginning of the study unit.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2108 Didactics in Physical Education 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will be introduced to the theory of teaching physical education, and instructing groups in various kinds of physical exercise. The study unit will cover planning, leading and analysing physical exercise sessions and instructional sessions. The main themes of the study unit are principles of teaching that should include instruction, interaction, motivation and activation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2109 Mental Health Work 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will recognise mental health phenomena and their underlying causes. He or she will become familiar with the organisation of services, how different branches of the health profession collaborate, and the lines of communication and action in the mental health sector. A more detailed summary of the study unit will be presented at the beginning of the study unit.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2110 Neurology 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will learn about the most common neurological diseases and their effects on people’s functional capacity. The student will be able to use his or her knowledge of neurology when planning, practising and evaluating physiotherapy. The core themes of the study unit are the most common neurological diseases and what causes them, diagnosis and examination methods in neurology, and the treatment and rehabilitation of neurological diseases.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2111 Orthopaedics and Traumatology 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the most common orthopaedic and traumatological diseases, injuries, and disabilities, and their effects on functional capacity in human.
The student will learn to apply his or her knowledge in planning, practising and evaluating physiotherapy.
The core themes of the study unit are the most common orthopaedic and traumatological diseases and injuries, methods of examination in orthopaedics and traumatology, the treatment of diseases and injuries, and rehabilitation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2114 Promotion of Health 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will learn to perceive health from the point of view of the individual, the family, the community and society as a whole. The student will appreciate the importance of promoting health as a way of preventing diseases, and supporting people’s development, independent activity and growth. More detailed information on the content of the study unit will be presented at the beginning of the study unit.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP22 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN HUMAN MOVEMENT AND FUNCTION
21 CR/31.5 ECTS Credits, 14 CR/21 ECTS Credits, (7 CR/10,5 ECTS Credits)
Objectives of the Study Unit
The student will learn to evaluate and analyse the functioning and movement of people of different ages in various settings. In partnership with the client, the student will learn to choose appropriate means to guide, instruct, support and improve a client’s functioning and movement. The student will also learn how to instruct clients of different ages, to observe the quality their functions and, if necessary, to improve it.
SP2202 The Basics of Adult´s Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with a client’s ability to function, and will learn how to evaluate the physiotherapy needs of a client with problems in the locomotor system. The student will learn to prevent functional problems in the locomotor system, and choose, apply and evaluate appropriate therapies.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2203 Adult´s Orthopaedic Physiotherapy 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with how to define appropriate physiotherapeutic treatment for the most common orthopaedic and traumatological problems. He or she will be adequately trained to choose, apply and evaluate the appropriate methods of therapy.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2204 Adult´s Neurological Physiotherapy 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the physiotherapeutic examination of a patient with neurological problems, and the theory and practice of therapy. The student will appreciate his or her role as a member of the care - and rehabilitation team involved with a neurology patient. The core themes of the study unit are the most common neurological diseases and the role of physiotherapy in their rehabilitation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2205 Adult´s Physiotherapy in Respiratory System
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will gain an insight into the theory of physiotherapy for the respiratory and circulatory systems, and he or she will be able to apply them in the prevention and treatment of such disorders. The student will be equipped to recognise the limitations of physiotherapy in the treatment of a client/patient with respiratory or circulation problems.
The study unit includes the most common restrictive and obstructive respiratory diseases and their treatment using physiotherapy, and the most common cardiovascular diseases and their treatment.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2206 Physiotherapy in Mental Health Work 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the psychosomatic approach to physiotherapy, and will be able to assess the effect of psycho-somatic and mental illnesses on a client’s ability to move and function. The student will train to apply therapy in a way that takes into account a client’s resources and motivation.
The core themes of the study unit are the most common mental problems, their treatment and rehabilitation, making contact with a mental patient, and the particular characteristics of therapy for such patients.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2207 Physiotherapy for the Elderly 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits,(1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the most common diseases encountered by the elderly, and their prevention and rehabilitation. The student will learn to plan, apply and evaluate therapies for the elderly.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2208 Physiotherapy for Children and Adolescent 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the neurological, musculoskeletal, and respiratory diseases and disorders that are most common in children, and most important from the point of view of physiotherapy. He or she will also learn about methods of assessment and treatment in case of such diseases or disorders. The student will then be able to apply that knowledge within children’s physiotherapy. A more detailed summary of the content of the study unit will be presented at the beginning of the study unit.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP23 METHODS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY WORK 33 CR/49.5 ECTS Credits, 21 CR/31.5 ECTS Credits, (12 CR/18 ECTS Credits)
Objectives of the Study Unit
The student will be equipped to use various research and information retrieval methods, and to use research, personal experience, and theoretical knowledge to help the client, as well as to develop him or herself, and his or her work. The student will be able to analyse and evaluate a client’s functioning and movement as part of the client’s overall circumstances. The student will also learn how to choose, in collaboration with the client, the physiotherapeutic methods of that would best serve the needs of the clients.
SP2302 Applied Assessment Methods in Physiotherapy
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will deepen the knowledge he or she has acquired through various assessment methods, and analyse its importance in planning, applying and evaluating physiotherapy. The study unit also covers assessment methods that are specific to certain parts of the body.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2303 Differential Diagnosis in Physiotherapeutic Evaluation 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
With the help of his or her improved assessment methods, the student will develop a differential diagnostic method of assessment. The student will be able to subject the methods he or she has used to critical evaluation, and also look critically at the results of tests carried out, making use of the latest scientific information.
The study unit covers differential diagnostics in physiotherapy. The student will also find out about with the most up to date assessment methods from the relevant literary sources.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2304 Adapted Physical Activity 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits,
(2 CR/3 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to recognise differences between client groups and individuals, and to take into account their special needs when planning and applying physiotherapy.
The themes of the study unit are the principles of adapted physical activity, and the provision of adapted physical activity, considered from the perspective of the therapist, the client, and the organisations that provide adapted physical activity.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2306 Physical and Manual Therapy / Physical Therapy
2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to appreciate the rationale behind physical therapy methods and their practical application within physiotherapy.
The study unit covers thermotherapy, electric therapy, traction, and the observation of patient safety in a therapy situation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2307 Physical and Manual Therapy / Manual Therapy 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will come to understand the principles of manual therapy and its practical application within physiotherapy. The study unit will cover the basics of manual therapy, therapeutic techniques, indications and contraindications.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2308 Teaching and Instructing Methods 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the theory and practice of instruction, and learn to choose the instruction method that is most appropriate for each group of clients. The student will learn to evaluate his or her instruction techniques critically, and to modify them accordingly.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2309 The Basics of Therapeutic Exercise 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (2 CR/3 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will understand the theory and meaning of therapeutic exercise in the physiotherapy process. The student will learn to choose the best scientifically proven methods, in partnership with the client.
The study unit covers the theoretical background of therapeutic exercise and therapeutic exercise applications.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2310 Applied Therapeutic Exercise 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will improve his or her therapeutic exercise skills. The student will also become better at analysing and assessing the effects of therapy and learn to take heed of feedback from clients.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2311 Technical Therapeutic Activities 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will learn to appreciate the importance of equipment, and to see their possibilities to aid the client´s functional capacity. The student will be trained to assess the need for equipment and to instruct a client in its use. Also, the student will become familiar with the classification of equipment.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2312 Occupational Physiotherapy 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn about the methods used in occupational therapy and ergonomy, and how to apply them in practice.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2313 Alternative Therapy Methods 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will become aware of the alternative therapy methods that exist and the theories which underpin them. He or she will learn to evaluate these methods.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
21 CR/31.5 ECTS Credits, 14 CR/21 ECTS Credits, (7 CR/10,5 ECTS Credits)
Objectives of the Study Unit
The student will learn to evaluate and analyse the functioning and movement of people of different ages in various settings. In partnership with the client, the student will learn to choose appropriate means to guide, instruct, support and improve a client’s functioning and movement. The student will also learn how to instruct clients of different ages, to observe the quality their functions and, if necessary, to improve it.
SP2202 The Basics of Adult´s Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with a client’s ability to function, and will learn how to evaluate the physiotherapy needs of a client with problems in the locomotor system. The student will learn to prevent functional problems in the locomotor system, and choose, apply and evaluate appropriate therapies.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2203 Adult´s Orthopaedic Physiotherapy 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with how to define appropriate physiotherapeutic treatment for the most common orthopaedic and traumatological problems. He or she will be adequately trained to choose, apply and evaluate the appropriate methods of therapy.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2204 Adult´s Neurological Physiotherapy 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the physiotherapeutic examination of a patient with neurological problems, and the theory and practice of therapy. The student will appreciate his or her role as a member of the care - and rehabilitation team involved with a neurology patient. The core themes of the study unit are the most common neurological diseases and the role of physiotherapy in their rehabilitation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2205 Adult´s Physiotherapy in Respiratory System
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will gain an insight into the theory of physiotherapy for the respiratory and circulatory systems, and he or she will be able to apply them in the prevention and treatment of such disorders. The student will be equipped to recognise the limitations of physiotherapy in the treatment of a client/patient with respiratory or circulation problems.
The study unit includes the most common restrictive and obstructive respiratory diseases and their treatment using physiotherapy, and the most common cardiovascular diseases and their treatment.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2206 Physiotherapy in Mental Health Work 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the psychosomatic approach to physiotherapy, and will be able to assess the effect of psycho-somatic and mental illnesses on a client’s ability to move and function. The student will train to apply therapy in a way that takes into account a client’s resources and motivation.
The core themes of the study unit are the most common mental problems, their treatment and rehabilitation, making contact with a mental patient, and the particular characteristics of therapy for such patients.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2207 Physiotherapy for the Elderly 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits,(1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the most common diseases encountered by the elderly, and their prevention and rehabilitation. The student will learn to plan, apply and evaluate therapies for the elderly.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2208 Physiotherapy for Children and Adolescent 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the neurological, musculoskeletal, and respiratory diseases and disorders that are most common in children, and most important from the point of view of physiotherapy. He or she will also learn about methods of assessment and treatment in case of such diseases or disorders. The student will then be able to apply that knowledge within children’s physiotherapy. A more detailed summary of the content of the study unit will be presented at the beginning of the study unit.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP23 METHODS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY WORK 33 CR/49.5 ECTS Credits, 21 CR/31.5 ECTS Credits, (12 CR/18 ECTS Credits)
Objectives of the Study Unit
The student will be equipped to use various research and information retrieval methods, and to use research, personal experience, and theoretical knowledge to help the client, as well as to develop him or herself, and his or her work. The student will be able to analyse and evaluate a client’s functioning and movement as part of the client’s overall circumstances. The student will also learn how to choose, in collaboration with the client, the physiotherapeutic methods of that would best serve the needs of the clients.
SP2302 Applied Assessment Methods in Physiotherapy
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will deepen the knowledge he or she has acquired through various assessment methods, and analyse its importance in planning, applying and evaluating physiotherapy. The study unit also covers assessment methods that are specific to certain parts of the body.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2303 Differential Diagnosis in Physiotherapeutic Evaluation 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
With the help of his or her improved assessment methods, the student will develop a differential diagnostic method of assessment. The student will be able to subject the methods he or she has used to critical evaluation, and also look critically at the results of tests carried out, making use of the latest scientific information.
The study unit covers differential diagnostics in physiotherapy. The student will also find out about with the most up to date assessment methods from the relevant literary sources.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2304 Adapted Physical Activity 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits,
(2 CR/3 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to recognise differences between client groups and individuals, and to take into account their special needs when planning and applying physiotherapy.
The themes of the study unit are the principles of adapted physical activity, and the provision of adapted physical activity, considered from the perspective of the therapist, the client, and the organisations that provide adapted physical activity.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2306 Physical and Manual Therapy / Physical Therapy
2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to appreciate the rationale behind physical therapy methods and their practical application within physiotherapy.
The study unit covers thermotherapy, electric therapy, traction, and the observation of patient safety in a therapy situation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2307 Physical and Manual Therapy / Manual Therapy 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will come to understand the principles of manual therapy and its practical application within physiotherapy. The study unit will cover the basics of manual therapy, therapeutic techniques, indications and contraindications.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2308 Teaching and Instructing Methods 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with the theory and practice of instruction, and learn to choose the instruction method that is most appropriate for each group of clients. The student will learn to evaluate his or her instruction techniques critically, and to modify them accordingly.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2309 The Basics of Therapeutic Exercise 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits, (2 CR/3 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will understand the theory and meaning of therapeutic exercise in the physiotherapy process. The student will learn to choose the best scientifically proven methods, in partnership with the client.
The study unit covers the theoretical background of therapeutic exercise and therapeutic exercise applications.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2310 Applied Therapeutic Exercise 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will improve his or her therapeutic exercise skills. The student will also become better at analysing and assessing the effects of therapy and learn to take heed of feedback from clients.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2311 Technical Therapeutic Activities 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will learn to appreciate the importance of equipment, and to see their possibilities to aid the client´s functional capacity. The student will be trained to assess the need for equipment and to instruct a client in its use. Also, the student will become familiar with the classification of equipment.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2312 Occupational Physiotherapy 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn about the methods used in occupational therapy and ergonomy, and how to apply them in practice.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP2313 Alternative Therapy Methods 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will become aware of the alternative therapy methods that exist and the theories which underpin them. He or she will learn to evaluate these methods.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP30 INTENSIVE STUDIES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY 18 CR/27 ECTS Credits, 9 CR/13.5 ECTS Credits, (9 CR / 13.5 ECTS Credits)
Objectives of the Study Unit
The student will deal with different physiotherapeutic methods in greater details and is able to apply his or her theory- and experience-based knowledge appropriately to promote his or her work at different environments. The student will be capable of constructive collaboration as a physiotherapy professional. The student will develop his or her communication skills, master the skills a physiotherapist needs to practice as a specialist in a particular area, and use his or her capacity for critical reflection to improve. The student will recognise different management approaches and develop the skills necessary to function as an active and responsible member of a physiotherapy team.
SP3000 Elective Intensive Studies in Physiotherapy 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits, (4 CR/6 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will deepen his or her theoretical and practical knowledge of physiotherapy within a chosen specialisation.
The study unit consists of the following:
1) an examination in the literature of the student’s area of specialisation (3 CR)
2) clinical studies in the same specialisation (4 CR)
3) a seminar combining clinical studies and the study of relevant literature (1 CR)
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP3001 Management Issues in Physiotherapy 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will recognise different management approaches and be capable of flexible collaboration as an active and responsible member of a physiotherapy community. The student will become familiar with the health care guidelines, the planning and follow-up system, and the role of physiotherapy within these.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP3002 Quality Control in Physiotherapy 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to recognise the factors that affect the quality of physiotherapy work, and be capable of improving his or her professional practice. The student will appreciate that he or she has a responsibility to promote the highest standards in physiotherapy, and learn how to collaborate in a constructive way within a multi-professional team. The student will become familiar with quality systems, and the standards used to measure quality in physiotherapy work and documentation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP3003 Developing Team Unit 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits,
(1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to assess and analyse a client’s movements, working as a member of a multi-professional team. The student will learn the skills necessary to work effectively within a network, and participate in improving the team and the sense of community within the workplace.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP3004 Assessing the Effectiveness of Physiotherapy
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS
Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to use research methods and retrieve information about physiotherapy. He or she will learn to evaluate and develop his or her own work and the work carried out by a team of health professionals. The student will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of research in developing the theoretical foundations of physiotherapy.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP3005 Research Methods 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (2 CR/3 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with contemporary research and development needs in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. The student will learn to carry out quantitative and qualitative research.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
Objectives of the Study Unit
The student will deal with different physiotherapeutic methods in greater details and is able to apply his or her theory- and experience-based knowledge appropriately to promote his or her work at different environments. The student will be capable of constructive collaboration as a physiotherapy professional. The student will develop his or her communication skills, master the skills a physiotherapist needs to practice as a specialist in a particular area, and use his or her capacity for critical reflection to improve. The student will recognise different management approaches and develop the skills necessary to function as an active and responsible member of a physiotherapy team.
SP3000 Elective Intensive Studies in Physiotherapy 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits, (4 CR/6 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will deepen his or her theoretical and practical knowledge of physiotherapy within a chosen specialisation.
The study unit consists of the following:
1) an examination in the literature of the student’s area of specialisation (3 CR)
2) clinical studies in the same specialisation (4 CR)
3) a seminar combining clinical studies and the study of relevant literature (1 CR)
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP3001 Management Issues in Physiotherapy 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will recognise different management approaches and be capable of flexible collaboration as an active and responsible member of a physiotherapy community. The student will become familiar with the health care guidelines, the planning and follow-up system, and the role of physiotherapy within these.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP3002 Quality Control in Physiotherapy 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to recognise the factors that affect the quality of physiotherapy work, and be capable of improving his or her professional practice. The student will appreciate that he or she has a responsibility to promote the highest standards in physiotherapy, and learn how to collaborate in a constructive way within a multi-professional team. The student will become familiar with quality systems, and the standards used to measure quality in physiotherapy work and documentation.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP3003 Developing Team Unit 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits,
(1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to assess and analyse a client’s movements, working as a member of a multi-professional team. The student will learn the skills necessary to work effectively within a network, and participate in improving the team and the sense of community within the workplace.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP3004 Assessing the Effectiveness of Physiotherapy
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (1 CR/1.5 ECTS
Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will learn to use research methods and retrieve information about physiotherapy. He or she will learn to evaluate and develop his or her own work and the work carried out by a team of health professionals. The student will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of research in developing the theoretical foundations of physiotherapy.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP3005 Research Methods 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits, (2 CR/3 ECTS Credits)
Objective and Content
The student will become familiar with contemporary research and development needs in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. The student will learn to carry out quantitative and qualitative research.
Teaching Method
Tutors and students decide together.
Literature Used
Tutors and students decide together.
Evaluation
Tutors and students decide together.
SP9 PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL STUDIES 30 CR / 45 ECTS Credits
SP 9001 Preventive physiotherapy (4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits)
SP 9002 Orthopaedic physiotherapy (5 CR / 7.5 ECTS Credits)
SP 9003 Neurological physiotherapy ( 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits)
SP 9004 Elective / elderly people´s physiotherapy
(5 CR / 7.5 ECTS Credits)
SP 9005 Elective / mental health work physiotherapy
(5 CR / 7.5 ECTS Credits)
SP 9006 Intensive placement ( 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits)
SP 9001 Preventive physiotherapy (4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits)
SP 9002 Orthopaedic physiotherapy (5 CR / 7.5 ECTS Credits)
SP 9003 Neurological physiotherapy ( 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits)
SP 9004 Elective / elderly people´s physiotherapy
(5 CR / 7.5 ECTS Credits)
SP 9005 Elective / mental health work physiotherapy
(5 CR / 7.5 ECTS Credits)
SP 9006 Intensive placement ( 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits)
13.4 Professional Studies in Social Services
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
SW2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 100 CR/150 ECTS Credits
SW20 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 6 CR/9 ECTS Credits
consists of following parts:
SW2000 The Human Being as an Individual 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·becomes familiar with various psychological and sociological life-span theories.
·realizes the meaning of the interaction process and culture in the development process of the human being.
·learns about different viewpoints regarding the nature of human beings, and education and parenting and reflects and analyses his/her personal views in relation to these
·develops skills in supporting the growth process of individuals of different ages.
·focuses on contents including psychological, social psychological and sociological views on childhood, youth, adulthood, old age, as well as different parenting styles, different conceptions/views on the nature of human beings, and the concept of generations
SW2001 Current Issues in Growth and Development 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the challenges of education on the individual, the community and the societal level.
·learns to recognize special educational needs.
·becomes familiar with central and current issues in special education.
·learns how to interact positively with a variety of different people
SW21 THE HUMAN BEING AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY 12 CR/18 ECTS Credits
SW2100 Changes in Finnish Society and Ways of Life 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
consists of following parts:
Formation of the Finnish Welfare State 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the nature of Finnish social policy and the development of social work and professional development.
·understands different types of socio-political systems
·becomes familiar with contents which include the history of social policy development and its’ future challenges, as well as Finnish social policy systems and professions.
Welfare Economics 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·Understands the bonds between economics, social policy
and welfare.
·becomes familiar with contents which include the basic concepts of economics, and the policies of financing of welfare states
·understands comparisons between different theoretical aspects of economics
Structural and Social Changes of Finnish Society 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands changes within Finnish society as a part of global change.
·comprehends the impact of societal changes on different ways of living
·becomes familiar with the basic concepts and theories which inform sociological analysis
·is introduced to the history, theories and concepts relating to the evolution from a pre-modern to a late-modern society.
SW2101 Dimensions of Welfare 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Consists of following parts:
Social Problems and Marginalization 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the complexity and interrelatedness of social problems.
·is capable of identifying the risk factors and emergence of social problems on individual, family group, community and societal levels.
·acknowledges the phenomenon of marginalization and of detrimental trends on the individual, community and societal levels.
·focuses on contents which familiarize him/her with the nature of social problems, their manifestation, their development, and their relation to forces of marginalization and exclusion.
Social Ethics and Welfare 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·is capable of the ethical and philosophical questioning of social life and welfare phenomena.
·focuses on contents which include the basic concepts of social ethics, and an examination of the concept of Good life quality.
Social Security and Welfare 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands social welfare system and social security and social legislation in Finland.
·becomes familiar with a comparative analysis of models of welfare provision in Europe
·develops an overview and understanding of social security legislation in Finland.
SW2102 Multiculturalism 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·learns the importance of developing one’s own “cultural capability” as a starting point in order to be able to draw on the strength of one’s on cultural background.
·understands that Multicultural theory is founded on the principle that cultural and linguistic and other differences can and should be used as a basis for learning
·develops an understanding of the definitions and concepts relating to globalization, and cultural pluralism
·focuses on contents which include an introduction to Multicultural Theory and Practice, as well as an examination of the effects of globalization, cultural pluralism on welfare provision, politics, and economics
SW2103 Cultural Studies 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Consists of the following parts:
Cultural Theory 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·appreciates the importance of a sense of cultural belonging in identity formation
·understands the basic theories and themes which inform cultural studies
·comprehends the relationship between ideology, politics, globalization, and postmodernism on culture and cultural theory
·becomes familiar with the history, and modern challenges to Cultural Theory
·develops an awareness of the processes and practices that define the construction of cultural identity
Race and Ethnic Studies 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·Understands the concepts of prejudice, stereotyping and racism and their effects on marginalizing ethnic groups
·Appreciates the impact of ethnic heritage and race on the identity formation of individuals, groups, and communities
·Understands the nature of issue based oppressions and incorporates this awareness in starting to think about effective strategies in holistic, anti-oppressive practice
·Is capable of placing Finland’s racial policy in relation to immigration, refugee policy, and integration in a comparative European context
Spirituality and Religious Belief Systems 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·Appreciates the nature and importance of spiritual belief and religious affiliation in shaping identity and social life, and defining appropriate modes of moral and ethical conduct
·Demonstrates an understanding and tolerance of different religious philosophies
·Becomes aware of the implications for practice of working with individuals and groups with widely divergent spiritual belief systems
·Begins to evaluate the impact of his/her own spiritual beliefs on reflective Multicultural Social Work practice
·becomes familiar with the basic principles and foundations of Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
·discusses religious belief and spirituality in relation to the implications for reflective Multicultural Social Work practice
SW2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 100 CR/150 ECTS Credits
SW20 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 6 CR/9 ECTS Credits
consists of following parts:
SW2000 The Human Being as an Individual 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·becomes familiar with various psychological and sociological life-span theories.
·realizes the meaning of the interaction process and culture in the development process of the human being.
·learns about different viewpoints regarding the nature of human beings, and education and parenting and reflects and analyses his/her personal views in relation to these
·develops skills in supporting the growth process of individuals of different ages.
·focuses on contents including psychological, social psychological and sociological views on childhood, youth, adulthood, old age, as well as different parenting styles, different conceptions/views on the nature of human beings, and the concept of generations
SW2001 Current Issues in Growth and Development 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the challenges of education on the individual, the community and the societal level.
·learns to recognize special educational needs.
·becomes familiar with central and current issues in special education.
·learns how to interact positively with a variety of different people
SW21 THE HUMAN BEING AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY 12 CR/18 ECTS Credits
SW2100 Changes in Finnish Society and Ways of Life 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
consists of following parts:
Formation of the Finnish Welfare State 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the nature of Finnish social policy and the development of social work and professional development.
·understands different types of socio-political systems
·becomes familiar with contents which include the history of social policy development and its’ future challenges, as well as Finnish social policy systems and professions.
Welfare Economics 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·Understands the bonds between economics, social policy
and welfare.
·becomes familiar with contents which include the basic concepts of economics, and the policies of financing of welfare states
·understands comparisons between different theoretical aspects of economics
Structural and Social Changes of Finnish Society 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands changes within Finnish society as a part of global change.
·comprehends the impact of societal changes on different ways of living
·becomes familiar with the basic concepts and theories which inform sociological analysis
·is introduced to the history, theories and concepts relating to the evolution from a pre-modern to a late-modern society.
SW2101 Dimensions of Welfare 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Consists of following parts:
Social Problems and Marginalization 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the complexity and interrelatedness of social problems.
·is capable of identifying the risk factors and emergence of social problems on individual, family group, community and societal levels.
·acknowledges the phenomenon of marginalization and of detrimental trends on the individual, community and societal levels.
·focuses on contents which familiarize him/her with the nature of social problems, their manifestation, their development, and their relation to forces of marginalization and exclusion.
Social Ethics and Welfare 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·is capable of the ethical and philosophical questioning of social life and welfare phenomena.
·focuses on contents which include the basic concepts of social ethics, and an examination of the concept of Good life quality.
Social Security and Welfare 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands social welfare system and social security and social legislation in Finland.
·becomes familiar with a comparative analysis of models of welfare provision in Europe
·develops an overview and understanding of social security legislation in Finland.
SW2102 Multiculturalism 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·learns the importance of developing one’s own “cultural capability” as a starting point in order to be able to draw on the strength of one’s on cultural background.
·understands that Multicultural theory is founded on the principle that cultural and linguistic and other differences can and should be used as a basis for learning
·develops an understanding of the definitions and concepts relating to globalization, and cultural pluralism
·focuses on contents which include an introduction to Multicultural Theory and Practice, as well as an examination of the effects of globalization, cultural pluralism on welfare provision, politics, and economics
SW2103 Cultural Studies 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Consists of the following parts:
Cultural Theory 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·appreciates the importance of a sense of cultural belonging in identity formation
·understands the basic theories and themes which inform cultural studies
·comprehends the relationship between ideology, politics, globalization, and postmodernism on culture and cultural theory
·becomes familiar with the history, and modern challenges to Cultural Theory
·develops an awareness of the processes and practices that define the construction of cultural identity
Race and Ethnic Studies 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·Understands the concepts of prejudice, stereotyping and racism and their effects on marginalizing ethnic groups
·Appreciates the impact of ethnic heritage and race on the identity formation of individuals, groups, and communities
·Understands the nature of issue based oppressions and incorporates this awareness in starting to think about effective strategies in holistic, anti-oppressive practice
·Is capable of placing Finland’s racial policy in relation to immigration, refugee policy, and integration in a comparative European context
Spirituality and Religious Belief Systems 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·Appreciates the nature and importance of spiritual belief and religious affiliation in shaping identity and social life, and defining appropriate modes of moral and ethical conduct
·Demonstrates an understanding and tolerance of different religious philosophies
·Becomes aware of the implications for practice of working with individuals and groups with widely divergent spiritual belief systems
·Begins to evaluate the impact of his/her own spiritual beliefs on reflective Multicultural Social Work practice
·becomes familiar with the basic principles and foundations of Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
·discusses religious belief and spirituality in relation to the implications for reflective Multicultural Social Work practice
SW 22 CLIENT WORK AND INTERACTION 6 CR/9 ECTS Credits
SW 2200 Professional Communication 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·Learns how to meet with clients of different ages and from various backgrounds.
·Gains an understanding of the different aspects affecting the professional interaction.
·Develops a client-based working style.
·Learns to work in multidisciplinary work-teams.
·understands theories on interaction processes, as well as the basics of interpersonal communication
·becomes familiar with the basic techniques of professional interviewing (active listening skills, open-ended questions, conclusions)
SW 2201 Values and Ethics in Social Work 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the meaning of the ethical foundations which underpin Social Work, and concepts such as a code of ethics, client rights, privacy & confidentiality, professional accountability, and social justice
·comprehends the need for a set of guiding principles for social work practice, which can be adapted to specific socio-cultural settings
·is able to identify problem areas in the practice of social wok, and begins to creatively search for solutions by analyzing various related case studies
·critically reflects upon his/her own value base and its impact on the provision of holistic client care
·analyses International Declarations of Ethical Principles of Social Work, and other related codes of ethics and value principles
·discusses relevant case studies in practical applications of ethical principles
SW2202 Group Processes 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the meaning of group work in social work
·gains skills in analyzing the meaning of a group work, group dynamics and group processes and is able to reflect his/her own role in group work
·gains leadership skills in working with a variety of groups
SW2203 Introduction to Creative Social Work Methods
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the importance of activity based methods in social work
·is emboldened to use his/her own CReativity and develop his/her own self- expression
·becomes familiar with the use and practice of physical activities in different areas of social work
·develops an understanding of music as a tool in the interaction with different clients
·becomes aware of the importance of Sociodrama as a method in social work
SW 23 SOCIAL WORK MODELS AND METHODS 18 CR/27 ECTS Credits
SW2300 Project Work 5 CR/7.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·becomes familiar with the theoretical background of project work
·learns the competence of planning, implementing, and evaluating a project of their own to promote the empowerment and welfare of various community groups
·learns about different models of project work, as well as the roles and competences of participants in project work
·understands the challenges of working as a part of a project team and learns the skills of networking, cooperation, and compromise
·gains practical experience in implementing project work methods
SW 2301 Multicultural Social Work 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·becomes familiar with the theoretical framework of anti-discriminatory or anti-oppressive practice, and multicultural Social Work
·understands the effect of race & ethnicity, gender, class, age and disability on social divisions in society and the maintenance of structural inequalities
·learns practical skills in working with individuals and groups from ethnic minorities
·comprehends the political nature of reflective social work practice if it aims to challenge sexism, racism, ageism, and disablism, as well as other forms of discrimination and oppression which result in marginalizing certain segments of society
·learn skills and methods related to Group work/counselling
·becomes familiar with the Finnish legislation which relates to entitlements/services for immigrants, and social work with minorities
SW2302 Cross-cultural Family Work 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·learns about basic theoretical backgrounds of family work
·learns skills in supporting parenting
·becomes familiar with specific dynamics in families living in cross-cultural situations
·becomes familiar with family work methods in families living in cross-cultural situations
·focuses on contents which include: concepts of families in different cultures, methods in supporting and evaluating parenting, dynamics in families living in cross-cultural situations (eg. the meaning of migrant generations in families, the role parents and children in mixed marriages), and methods of cross-cultural family work
SW2303 Crisis Work 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·learns to distinguish the different types of crisis which are connected to the life situations of human beings.
·becomes familiar with different crisis work methods and learns how such crises will be resolved in different cultures.
·learns skills to utilize crisis work methods in practice.
·focuses on specific contents such as the different types of crisis at different stages in life and in different life situations, suicide and death in different cultures, crisis work methods in practice, crisis work services in Finland.
SW2304 Community Work 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·becomes familiar with the main pluralist and radical theoretical approaches which inform community work practice as well as with their ideological underpinnings
·becomes acquainted with the various models of community work and the areas of skill concentration
·understands the need for more community based social work practice and the achievement of community capability within the changing nature of Finnish and European society
·comprehends the role of multiprofessional work, volunteering, and the third sector in community work practice
·develops an awareness of the link between community and macro-society in how forces of social exclusion operate at the community level
SW2305 Creative Methods 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·strengthens his/her self-confidence and identity by using creative methods
·obtains the pint of view of the professional applications in creative methods
·can apply activity based methods in client work
·focuses on the following content areas:
the basics of music therapy
listening to, singing, and playing different percussive instruments
the basic theories of physical education demonstrations
the didactic basis of physical education
the theory and practice of Sociodrama
SW24 WORK COMMUNITY AND WORK DEVELOPMENT 8 CR/12 ECTS Credits
SW2400 The Basics of Work 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student :
·understands the meaning of work in a societal context.
·is able to analyse factors which influence the welfare of individuals and different work communities such as the working environment and different ways of supporting work capability.
·becomes familiar with labour protection, occupational health, personnel and economical administration.
·focuses on the contents of the sociology and psychology of work, professional ethics, occupational safety and health, personnel and economical administration, and stress management.
SW2401 Development of Work and Entrepreneurship 5 CR/7.5 ECTS Credits
consists of the following parts:
The Third Sector and Entrepreneurship 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·is able to make comparative distinctions between the nature and roles of the public, private and third sectors in welfare provision.
·understands aspects of quality management in Multicultural Social Work.
·learns the whole process of establishing one’s own enterprise, and understands the special characteristics of entrepreneurship in the field of Multicultural Social Work.
·Develops skills of self-management, and self directiveness
Work Development and Leadership 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·gains competence in the analysis and development of his/her own work as well as of the working community.
·understands the importance of Human Resource Management on the development of the work community.
·gains leadership skills
·is aware of importance of multicultural team work in work development and learns about its’ specific characteristics
·focuses on the different approaches to work development, managing diversity in team work, organisational culture, and skills needed in leadership.
SW 2200 Professional Communication 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·Learns how to meet with clients of different ages and from various backgrounds.
·Gains an understanding of the different aspects affecting the professional interaction.
·Develops a client-based working style.
·Learns to work in multidisciplinary work-teams.
·understands theories on interaction processes, as well as the basics of interpersonal communication
·becomes familiar with the basic techniques of professional interviewing (active listening skills, open-ended questions, conclusions)
SW 2201 Values and Ethics in Social Work 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the meaning of the ethical foundations which underpin Social Work, and concepts such as a code of ethics, client rights, privacy & confidentiality, professional accountability, and social justice
·comprehends the need for a set of guiding principles for social work practice, which can be adapted to specific socio-cultural settings
·is able to identify problem areas in the practice of social wok, and begins to creatively search for solutions by analyzing various related case studies
·critically reflects upon his/her own value base and its impact on the provision of holistic client care
·analyses International Declarations of Ethical Principles of Social Work, and other related codes of ethics and value principles
·discusses relevant case studies in practical applications of ethical principles
SW2202 Group Processes 1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the meaning of group work in social work
·gains skills in analyzing the meaning of a group work, group dynamics and group processes and is able to reflect his/her own role in group work
·gains leadership skills in working with a variety of groups
SW2203 Introduction to Creative Social Work Methods
1 CR/1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·understands the importance of activity based methods in social work
·is emboldened to use his/her own CReativity and develop his/her own self- expression
·becomes familiar with the use and practice of physical activities in different areas of social work
·develops an understanding of music as a tool in the interaction with different clients
·becomes aware of the importance of Sociodrama as a method in social work
SW 23 SOCIAL WORK MODELS AND METHODS 18 CR/27 ECTS Credits
SW2300 Project Work 5 CR/7.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·becomes familiar with the theoretical background of project work
·learns the competence of planning, implementing, and evaluating a project of their own to promote the empowerment and welfare of various community groups
·learns about different models of project work, as well as the roles and competences of participants in project work
·understands the challenges of working as a part of a project team and learns the skills of networking, cooperation, and compromise
·gains practical experience in implementing project work methods
SW 2301 Multicultural Social Work 4 CR/6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·becomes familiar with the theoretical framework of anti-discriminatory or anti-oppressive practice, and multicultural Social Work
·understands the effect of race & ethnicity, gender, class, age and disability on social divisions in society and the maintenance of structural inequalities
·learns practical skills in working with individuals and groups from ethnic minorities
·comprehends the political nature of reflective social work practice if it aims to challenge sexism, racism, ageism, and disablism, as well as other forms of discrimination and oppression which result in marginalizing certain segments of society
·learn skills and methods related to Group work/counselling
·becomes familiar with the Finnish legislation which relates to entitlements/services for immigrants, and social work with minorities
SW2302 Cross-cultural Family Work 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·learns about basic theoretical backgrounds of family work
·learns skills in supporting parenting
·becomes familiar with specific dynamics in families living in cross-cultural situations
·becomes familiar with family work methods in families living in cross-cultural situations
·focuses on contents which include: concepts of families in different cultures, methods in supporting and evaluating parenting, dynamics in families living in cross-cultural situations (eg. the meaning of migrant generations in families, the role parents and children in mixed marriages), and methods of cross-cultural family work
SW2303 Crisis Work 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·learns to distinguish the different types of crisis which are connected to the life situations of human beings.
·becomes familiar with different crisis work methods and learns how such crises will be resolved in different cultures.
·learns skills to utilize crisis work methods in practice.
·focuses on specific contents such as the different types of crisis at different stages in life and in different life situations, suicide and death in different cultures, crisis work methods in practice, crisis work services in Finland.
SW2304 Community Work 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·becomes familiar with the main pluralist and radical theoretical approaches which inform community work practice as well as with their ideological underpinnings
·becomes acquainted with the various models of community work and the areas of skill concentration
·understands the need for more community based social work practice and the achievement of community capability within the changing nature of Finnish and European society
·comprehends the role of multiprofessional work, volunteering, and the third sector in community work practice
·develops an awareness of the link between community and macro-society in how forces of social exclusion operate at the community level
SW2305 Creative Methods 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·strengthens his/her self-confidence and identity by using creative methods
·obtains the pint of view of the professional applications in creative methods
·can apply activity based methods in client work
·focuses on the following content areas:
the basics of music therapy
listening to, singing, and playing different percussive instruments
the basic theories of physical education demonstrations
the didactic basis of physical education
the theory and practice of Sociodrama
SW24 WORK COMMUNITY AND WORK DEVELOPMENT 8 CR/12 ECTS Credits
SW2400 The Basics of Work 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student :
·understands the meaning of work in a societal context.
·is able to analyse factors which influence the welfare of individuals and different work communities such as the working environment and different ways of supporting work capability.
·becomes familiar with labour protection, occupational health, personnel and economical administration.
·focuses on the contents of the sociology and psychology of work, professional ethics, occupational safety and health, personnel and economical administration, and stress management.
SW2401 Development of Work and Entrepreneurship 5 CR/7.5 ECTS Credits
consists of the following parts:
The Third Sector and Entrepreneurship 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·is able to make comparative distinctions between the nature and roles of the public, private and third sectors in welfare provision.
·understands aspects of quality management in Multicultural Social Work.
·learns the whole process of establishing one’s own enterprise, and understands the special characteristics of entrepreneurship in the field of Multicultural Social Work.
·Develops skills of self-management, and self directiveness
Work Development and Leadership 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·gains competence in the analysis and development of his/her own work as well as of the working community.
·understands the importance of Human Resource Management on the development of the work community.
·gains leadership skills
·is aware of importance of multicultural team work in work development and learns about its’ specific characteristics
·focuses on the different approaches to work development, managing diversity in team work, organisational culture, and skills needed in leadership.
Intensive Optional Studies:
SW30 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will develop a deep understanding of a child’s growth and his or her social networks. The student will be qualified to assess a child’s development, learning needs and growth from the point of view of early childhood education. The student will understand the importance of a family for a child’s growth and well-being. The student will be equipped with the skills to plan, apply and evaluate activities to encourage a child’s learning. In collaboration with the child’s family, the student will be able to draft a child’s care plan in a professional manner, drawing on skills from a range of disciplines. The student will learn to evaluate and contribute to the practice of early childhood education.
SW3000 Early Years Development and How to Support It from the Developmental Psychology Perspective 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3001 Early Childhood Education 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
SW3002 Special Early Childhood Education 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW3003 Quality and Management in Early Childhood Care 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW42 COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT WORK IN AN INCREASINGLY TECHNOLOGICAL WORLD 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
To deepen a student’s appreciation of the multi-dimensional nature of community life in a modern information society. The studies include the evaluation of the feasibility and the potential application of different forms of community work in a variety of settings. The study unit includes the use of information and communication technology in community work. The aim of these studies is to explore the nature of social action and the methods used by groups and associations within civil society in work that deals with social changes. Through these studies, the student will learn to apply group work methods, initiate third sector or voluntary associations and start up campaigns.
SW4200 The Mixed Economic System of Community, Technology and Welfare 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4201 Community Work, the Activists and How to Make a Difference 7 CR / 10.5 ECTS Credits
SW31 CHILD PROTECTION 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will become familiar with the part child protection plays in Finnish social work. The student appreciates and recognises the needs of different children, young people, and their families. The students will be
equipped to work closely with children, young people and those close to them in order to improve their lives, and understand what ‘quality’ means in the context of child welfare work, as well as to integrate those practices most suited for the work.
SW3100 Child Protection in Finnish Society 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3101 Child Protection Work in Practice 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW3102 Preventing the Marginalization of Young People 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3103 Practical Methods in Child Protection 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3104 Best Practice in Child Protection 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW41 CRISIS AND MENTAL HEALTH WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will develop an understanding of the impact of crises and mental health problems on a person’s life. He or she will learn to use psycho-social work to support people and help them to cope with everyday life. The student will learn methods that are used in crisis and mental health work and will be able to advise clients on using mental health services. The student will improve his or her psycho-social work skills, learn to work as a member of a multiprofessional team and in collaboration with other parties.
SW4100 Crises and Mental Health Problems among Young People and Adults 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4101 Practices and Principles of the Mental Health Services 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW4102 Crisis Work, Forms of Therapy and the Influence of Psycho-therapy 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4103 Creative Therapy 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW43 MULTICULTURAL SOCIAL WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·develops an understanding of cultural differences and their impact on the way in which we communicate as well as our cultural identity
·comprehends the effects of race and ethnicity on social divisions in society and their associate structural inequalities, as well as the manner in which these effect individual clients and group
·understands the concepts and processes of tolerance, cultural adaptation, and stereotyping
·becomes familiar with the theoretical approaches which inform the discipline of Intercultural Communication
·becomes familiar with the theoretical framework of Anti-discriminatory practice, and Multicultural Social Work theory
·applies the learned concepts in working sensitively with clients of different ethnic backgrounds
·learns to identify the particular needs of different ethnic client groups such as women, children & youths, families, and the elderly, and that these needs necessitate culturally sensitive working methods
·develops an awareness of the nature of services available to ethnic minorities in Finland
SW4300 Intercultural Communication 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW4301 Client Needs in Multicultural Social Work 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW4302 Methods of Multicultural Social Work 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits
SW9 PRACTICAL STUDIES 30 CR / 45 ECTS Credits
SW9001 Communication and the Client 8 CR / 12 ECTS Credits
Objectives
·The student will become familiar with social work, and gain practical experience;
·the student will be able to evaluate his or her performance at work and professional development;
·The student will gain experience of working with clients and learn to recognise their needs and resources;
·The student will recognise the importance of an investigative, scientific approach to work.
SW9002 Methods of Social Work in Practice 8 CR / 12 ECTS Credits
Objectives
·The student’s knowledge of social work will deepen and he or she will develop a responsible attitude towards participating in a working community;
·The student will be able to evaluate his or her work, use of professional working methods, and professional growth;
·The student will understand the importance of acting according to ethical principles as a professional social worker;
·The student will be able to evaluate the different practices used in the profession.
SW9003 Optional Intensive Studies 8 CR / 12 ECTS Credits
Objectives
·The student will gain a deeper understanding of social work, and he or she will develop a responsible approach to participating in a working community, and learn to evaluate it constructively;
·The student will be able to evaluate his or her professional work as a practicant in relation to social development, and his or her professional growth;
·The student will learn to give critical and independent thought to the whole question of professional ethics, the basis of which is the recognition of client needs and an understanding of what professional ethics, in its broadest sense, means.
·The student will be able to assess a client’s social position.
SW9004 Optional Practice Placement 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits
Objectives
·The student will become familiar with a development project that is currently up and running and, as a responsible member of the team, he or she will play a part in the life of a working community;
·The student will develop an awareness of the process of professional growth and be able to evaluate it.
SW30 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will develop a deep understanding of a child’s growth and his or her social networks. The student will be qualified to assess a child’s development, learning needs and growth from the point of view of early childhood education. The student will understand the importance of a family for a child’s growth and well-being. The student will be equipped with the skills to plan, apply and evaluate activities to encourage a child’s learning. In collaboration with the child’s family, the student will be able to draft a child’s care plan in a professional manner, drawing on skills from a range of disciplines. The student will learn to evaluate and contribute to the practice of early childhood education.
SW3000 Early Years Development and How to Support It from the Developmental Psychology Perspective 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3001 Early Childhood Education 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
SW3002 Special Early Childhood Education 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW3003 Quality and Management in Early Childhood Care 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW42 COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT WORK IN AN INCREASINGLY TECHNOLOGICAL WORLD 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
To deepen a student’s appreciation of the multi-dimensional nature of community life in a modern information society. The studies include the evaluation of the feasibility and the potential application of different forms of community work in a variety of settings. The study unit includes the use of information and communication technology in community work. The aim of these studies is to explore the nature of social action and the methods used by groups and associations within civil society in work that deals with social changes. Through these studies, the student will learn to apply group work methods, initiate third sector or voluntary associations and start up campaigns.
SW4200 The Mixed Economic System of Community, Technology and Welfare 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4201 Community Work, the Activists and How to Make a Difference 7 CR / 10.5 ECTS Credits
SW31 CHILD PROTECTION 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will become familiar with the part child protection plays in Finnish social work. The student appreciates and recognises the needs of different children, young people, and their families. The students will be
equipped to work closely with children, young people and those close to them in order to improve their lives, and understand what ‘quality’ means in the context of child welfare work, as well as to integrate those practices most suited for the work.
SW3100 Child Protection in Finnish Society 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3101 Child Protection Work in Practice 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW3102 Preventing the Marginalization of Young People 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3103 Practical Methods in Child Protection 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3104 Best Practice in Child Protection 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW41 CRISIS AND MENTAL HEALTH WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will develop an understanding of the impact of crises and mental health problems on a person’s life. He or she will learn to use psycho-social work to support people and help them to cope with everyday life. The student will learn methods that are used in crisis and mental health work and will be able to advise clients on using mental health services. The student will improve his or her psycho-social work skills, learn to work as a member of a multiprofessional team and in collaboration with other parties.
SW4100 Crises and Mental Health Problems among Young People and Adults 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4101 Practices and Principles of the Mental Health Services 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW4102 Crisis Work, Forms of Therapy and the Influence of Psycho-therapy 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4103 Creative Therapy 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW43 MULTICULTURAL SOCIAL WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student:
·develops an understanding of cultural differences and their impact on the way in which we communicate as well as our cultural identity
·comprehends the effects of race and ethnicity on social divisions in society and their associate structural inequalities, as well as the manner in which these effect individual clients and group
·understands the concepts and processes of tolerance, cultural adaptation, and stereotyping
·becomes familiar with the theoretical approaches which inform the discipline of Intercultural Communication
·becomes familiar with the theoretical framework of Anti-discriminatory practice, and Multicultural Social Work theory
·applies the learned concepts in working sensitively with clients of different ethnic backgrounds
·learns to identify the particular needs of different ethnic client groups such as women, children & youths, families, and the elderly, and that these needs necessitate culturally sensitive working methods
·develops an awareness of the nature of services available to ethnic minorities in Finland
SW4300 Intercultural Communication 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW4301 Client Needs in Multicultural Social Work 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW4302 Methods of Multicultural Social Work 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits
SW9 PRACTICAL STUDIES 30 CR / 45 ECTS Credits
SW9001 Communication and the Client 8 CR / 12 ECTS Credits
Objectives
·The student will become familiar with social work, and gain practical experience;
·the student will be able to evaluate his or her performance at work and professional development;
·The student will gain experience of working with clients and learn to recognise their needs and resources;
·The student will recognise the importance of an investigative, scientific approach to work.
SW9002 Methods of Social Work in Practice 8 CR / 12 ECTS Credits
Objectives
·The student’s knowledge of social work will deepen and he or she will develop a responsible attitude towards participating in a working community;
·The student will be able to evaluate his or her work, use of professional working methods, and professional growth;
·The student will understand the importance of acting according to ethical principles as a professional social worker;
·The student will be able to evaluate the different practices used in the profession.
SW9003 Optional Intensive Studies 8 CR / 12 ECTS Credits
Objectives
·The student will gain a deeper understanding of social work, and he or she will develop a responsible approach to participating in a working community, and learn to evaluate it constructively;
·The student will be able to evaluate his or her professional work as a practicant in relation to social development, and his or her professional growth;
·The student will learn to give critical and independent thought to the whole question of professional ethics, the basis of which is the recognition of client needs and an understanding of what professional ethics, in its broadest sense, means.
·The student will be able to assess a client’s social position.
SW9004 Optional Practice Placement 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits
Objectives
·The student will become familiar with a development project that is currently up and running and, as a responsible member of the team, he or she will play a part in the life of a working community;
·The student will develop an awareness of the process of professional growth and be able to evaluate it.
13.5 Other Studies In Health Care and Social Services
Laurea Polytechnic
Hyvinkää Institute
Health Care Studies
Contact Person: Ms. Hannele Leinonen
Uudenmaankatu 22
FIN-05800 Hyvinkää
Tel. + 358 20 578 7703
Mob.+ 358 40 571 0743
Fax + 358 20 578 7740
Email: hannele.leinonen@laurea.fi
Health Care Community and Environment 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objectives and Content
The student is able to recognize health needs in communities. He/she knows the connections between the environment and health. The student is also able to gain knowledge of health care systems and health care education.
Methods
Lectures, Assignments
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Laurea Polytechnic
Tuusulanjärvi Institute
Social Services
Contact person: Ms. Mari Syrjäpalo
Sibeliuksenväylä 55
FIN-04400 Järvenpää
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 discussions 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
International Social Work Symposium Working in Networks 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student takes part in the international social services symposium ‘Working in Networks’ arranged by Laurea Polytechnic in Järvenpää in October 2002. The themes of the symposium are, for example, co-operation and networking in the social and health care field in Finland and the role of information technology in customer service in the social and health care field. The student has a possibility of participating in various types of tasks which are to be agreed on more in detail with the teacher responsible at Laurea. In addition, the student has a possibility of taking part in the trip to Tallinn on Oct, 23.
Prerequisites
None
Method
Lectures, workshops, portfolio
Assessment
Pass/Fail
Semester
Period 2: 20- 22.10 2002.
Laurea Polytechnic
Vantaa Institute
Nursing and Public Health Nursing
Contact person: Ms. Tuula Ikonen
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 395
Fax + 358 20 5787 300
Email: tuula.ikonen@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
- 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 of various fields of study will be accepted
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
For Bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social work students.
Methods
Lectures, study visits, group work, seminars, individual tutorial support.
Assessment
Written report, oral presentation.
Semester
Period 3 – 4, spring
SH7522 Current Issues in Quality Insurance of 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.
- understands the importance of the co-operation against nosocomial and community –acquired infections during the clients/ patient’s health care process.
- 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 precautions against hospital or personnel acquired infections,
Prerequisites
For bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social work students.
Methods
Lectures, 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
For 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
Contact Person: Ms. Riitta Ahos
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 351
Fax. + 358 20 5787 301
Email: riitta.ahos@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-centred and family- centred 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
Hyvinkää Institute
Health Care Studies
Contact Person: Ms. Hannele Leinonen
Uudenmaankatu 22
FIN-05800 Hyvinkää
Tel. + 358 20 578 7703
Mob.+ 358 40 571 0743
Fax + 358 20 578 7740
Email: hannele.leinonen@laurea.fi
Health Care Community and Environment 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objectives and Content
The student is able to recognize health needs in communities. He/she knows the connections between the environment and health. The student is also able to gain knowledge of health care systems and health care education.
Methods
Lectures, Assignments
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Laurea Polytechnic
Tuusulanjärvi Institute
Social Services
Contact person: Ms. Mari Syrjäpalo
Sibeliuksenväylä 55
FIN-04400 Järvenpää
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 discussions 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
International Social Work Symposium Working in Networks 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student takes part in the international social services symposium ‘Working in Networks’ arranged by Laurea Polytechnic in Järvenpää in October 2002. The themes of the symposium are, for example, co-operation and networking in the social and health care field in Finland and the role of information technology in customer service in the social and health care field. The student has a possibility of participating in various types of tasks which are to be agreed on more in detail with the teacher responsible at Laurea. In addition, the student has a possibility of taking part in the trip to Tallinn on Oct, 23.
Prerequisites
None
Method
Lectures, workshops, portfolio
Assessment
Pass/Fail
Semester
Period 2: 20- 22.10 2002.
Laurea Polytechnic
Vantaa Institute
Nursing and Public Health Nursing
Contact person: Ms. Tuula Ikonen
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 395
Fax + 358 20 5787 300
Email: tuula.ikonen@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
- 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 of various fields of study will be accepted
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
For Bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social work students.
Methods
Lectures, study visits, group work, seminars, individual tutorial support.
Assessment
Written report, oral presentation.
Semester
Period 3 – 4, spring
SH7522 Current Issues in Quality Insurance of 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.
- understands the importance of the co-operation against nosocomial and community –acquired infections during the clients/ patient’s health care process.
- 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 precautions against hospital or personnel acquired infections,
Prerequisites
For bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social work students.
Methods
Lectures, 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
For 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
Contact Person: Ms. Riitta Ahos
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 351
Fax. + 358 20 5787 301
Email: riitta.ahos@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-centred and family- centred 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
13.6 Courses in English 2002—2003