Curriculum 2014 – TOG14SY (in English)

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LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), Laurea Otaniemi, TOG14SY

Operating environment

COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE IN BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Elective studies compiled into modules

Elective studies are a part of completing a university of applied sciences degree. Complementary modules make it
possible to deepen or extend your knowledge.
From autumn 2014, elective studies will be offered in modules. The modules being offered at Laurea are all listed
and described in each campus’s own complementary competence curricula.
The modules comprise competence areas. A module typically includes at least two study units, but alternatively
competence can also be developed in projects. Credits can also be gained through recognition of prior learning or
demonstrations.
Complementary competence modules are also well-suited for further education for those students, who have
completed a degree. Graduates can enrol in them as students of the Open University of Applied Sciences.

Modules further competency in a subject area

The scope of a module is 15 - 30 credits. Complementary competence modules support individual study paths and
competence. Complementary competence modules that are compatible with the student’s professional goals can
include in his/her degree. The compatibility of the elective studies with the degree will be subject to prior agreement
with the teacher tutor.
Learning is made relevant to workplace development and the student's personal goals. The learning outcomes
specified for the modules build on future workplace needs and Laurea's focus areas.

Completion of studies

Campus-specific curricula describe what studies a unit has planned to offer over the course of a degree programme.
Not all courses are held every year, rather a new list of available courses is planned and published each academic
year according to demand.

The competences described in the module can be developed either by participating in study units or working in
projects. Please note that in some education forms projects are the primary way of gathering credits.The study unit
implementation plans specify the objectives, content and implementation form of the studies. The topic of the project
and the competences developed by participating in it will be clarified when the project is added to the study offer.
The scope of the project will be agreed on in each case.

The modules have been designed so that they can mainly be completed in the course of one or two semesters.
Study units can be implemented either in Finnish or in English. The language of the implementation is decided for
each semester and is visible in the study unit offer.

In order for a student to further their competency, we recommend that the student selects entire modules, but it is
also possible for a student to select individual study units (courses) from within modules.

Flexible Possibilities for Completing Attainments and Specialising

Any studies in an institution of higher education can be counted as advanced competency. In addition to
complementary competence studies presented in the curriculum the student can for example
• select complementary competence studies offered on Laurea's different campuses
• select a core competence module in another degree programme as their advance competency
• include in the degree studies selected from the offer of the FUAS Federation, or HAMK University of Applied
Sciences and Lahti university of Applied Sciences

Completion of studies
Campus-specific curricula describe what studies a unit has planned to offer over the course of a degree programme.
Not all courses are held every year, rather a new list of available courses is planned and published each academic
year according to demand.

Curriculum Development

The offering of the complementary modules is constantly under development to match the requirements of the
working life and thus the offering may change during the studies. Up to date plans on the available advanced
competency modules will be published each academic year.
1. year
Y CORE COMPETENCE
T COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE 45
R020 OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCES
R0074 Basic Studies in Mathematics 5
G8307 Enjoy your studies 5
01469 Student Tutor Activities 5
R015 LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE
R0082 Basic Communication in English 5
R0098 Basic Communication in Swedish 5
R0089 Language and Culture Tandem 5
R0083 Basics of Spanish 1 5
G107 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS AND MARKETING
B052 ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE
G108 LAUREA STARTUP
G103 PROMOTING WELLBEING
G8289 Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) and ICF as a Part of
Rehabilitation
G8290 Supporting Mental Functions
G8291 Nutrition as Support for Wellbeing
G8292 Applied Physical Activity
G8293 Promoting Health
G8294 Ensuring Thriving at Work
G105 REHABILITATION NETWORKS
G8298 National and Global Rehabilitation Challenges and
Effectiveness
G8304 Optional Work Placement
G110 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
R005 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMPETENCE
R0093 Diversity and Special Nature of Early Childhood Education
R0094 Pedagogical Competence in Early Childhood Education
R0095 Competence in Guiding Early Childhood Education Activities
V078 CHILD PROTECTION - YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES
G8299 Work with Challenging Children
G8300 Child Welfare Services in Open Care
G8301 Work with Young People
G111 MULTIDISCIPLINARY CUSTOMER WORK COMPETENCE
IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE FIELD
G8286 Different Stages of Human Life 5
G8287 Similar, Different and Various Types of Opportunities
G8288 Interaction Skills in the world of Children, Youths and Adults
G104 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIONS AND E-SERVICES
G8295 eWellbeing Services and Their Development
G8296 Management and Leadership
G8297 Entrepreneurship: 5
V070 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
45
R020 OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCES, 15 cr

Description:
The aim of the studies offered in this module is to develop student’s basic knowledge and skills. The studies will give
basic abilities for the student to be able to manage on his/her studies in his/her field of studies. The student will
conduct the appropriate studies from this module according to the initial tests or his/her needs. After completing the
studies the student will have gained basic knowledge and skills to develop his/her skills to apply these competences.

Also other studies which develop professional skills can be offered in this module. Studies completed elsewhere can
always be placed in this module.

Learning process:
The competences described in the module can be developed either by participating in study units or working in
projects. Please note that in some education forms projects are the primary way of gathering credits.

In the projects you participate in the development work of domestic or international businesses and communities
and in project work. The language used in the project can be either Finnish or English. Projects can also focus on
developing the student’s own business. The topic of the project and the competences developed by participating in it
will be clarified when the project is added to the study offer. The scope of the project will be agreed on in each case.
The competences generated in the projects can partly be included in the learning outcomes of some other
module(s) and thus the credits can be divided between several modules.

Responsible persons:
Hyvinkää, sote: Terhi Hautaviita
Lohja, sote: Anu Elorinne
Porvoo: Erja Annola
Tikkurila: Marja Vellonen

R0074 Basic Studies in Mathematics, 5 cr

The student is able to:

The student is able to
• solve mathematical problems at a level required in the UAS studies.

G8307 Enjoy your studies, 5 cr

01469 Student Tutor Activities, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Student is able to
• understand the objectives and operating methods of Laurea and his or her own degree programme
• plan new operating methods to enhance the commitment of new students
• perceive the content of his or her own culture
• provide new students from different cultures with information on the learning environment and culture of the
Laurea community
• market Laurea University of Applied Sciences and the opportunities for study offered by Laurea
• apply communication and marketing skills required in the marketing of Laurea
• act as a mentor for students in need of support
• understand the significance of effective tutoring activities for the promotion of well-being in the community

Contents of the study unit:
• Campus-specific meetings according to an agreed-upon schedule and the planning of tutoring
• Training events for tutors organised by Laurea
• Creating their own competence profile in the Kyvyt.fi service and acting as a 'reflection tutor' in the context of
the online service
• Tutoring activities related to entrance examinations in the spring and in the autumn
• Providing new students with an introduction to Laurea at the start of each term in September and January
• Providing guidance to international and exchange students throughout the term
• The planning of the Freshers' Event and the Pre-Freshers' Event Party
• Support measures for new students related to themes addressed in the study unit on career planning in
accordance with the agreed upon division of labour
• Participation in campus events at the student's own campus

Study unit description:
• The students learn how to evaluate tutoring from the viewpoint of their own campus and the educational
responsibilities that exist in that campus
• They know how to instruct new students in the Laurea operating culture
• The students are familiar with the systems currently in use
• They know how to create a competence portfolio for themselves and are able to support new students in the
creation of a competence portfolio at the kyvyt.fi service.
• They are familiar with the learning environments of their campus and have the capacity to represent the
campus in different events where necessary
• The students are familiar with working methods in the area of career planning and, in cooperation with a
teacher tutor, are able to support new students in matters related to career planning
• They have the capacity to act as an active promoter of the work community and student well-being

Previous studies:
A student acting as a student tutor must be a member of the student union of Laurea University of Applied Sciences.

R015 LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE, 15 cr

Description:
The aim of the study units in the module is to develop language skills and international competence needed at work.
After completing the module the student has developed his/her ability to work in multicultural working environments.

Responsible persons:
Tikkurila: Camilla Kåla

R0082 Basic Communication in English, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student
• knows the basics of English grammar
• knows the basics of written and spoken communication
• is able to use study-related and work-related vocabulary
• is able to enhance language skills by making use of a variety of study methods
R0098 Basic Communication in Swedish , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• know the basics of Swedish grammar
• use study-related and work-related vocabulary
• know the basics of written and spoken communication
• enhancehis/her language skills by making use of a variety of study methods

R0089 Language and Culture Tandem, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
• improve his/her target language skills, especially oral skills
• make observations and get familiar with target (foreign) culture and society
• expand his/her general cultural competence

R0083 Basics of Spanish 1 , 5 cr

The student is able to:

The student is able to:
• understand the basic structures and vocabulary of Spanish
• communicate in Spanish in simple situations
• write simple and targeted texts
• understand some cultural characteristics of the Spanish-speaking world

G107 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS AND MARKETING, 15 cr

Description:

The objective of the module is that the student masters marketing and sales planning as well as the development of
customer relationship management as a whole. He/she knows how to develop a customer relationship management
process for different segments, profitable and loyal customers as a goal.
The student is able to develop strategic marketing mix solutions for different segments. He/she uses a variety of
marketing communications and sales management solutions in the international business environment. The student
is able to develop company's customer relationships and take the advantage of the data of the customer information
system to gain a profitable customer capital.

Leppävaara: Anne Martola

B052 ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE, 15 cr

Description:
The aim of the module is that students will understand the principles of accounting and financial statements, and the
main finance and taxation legislation related to business.

Students will learn how the economy is closely connected to a company’s operational procedures improve their cost
accounting skills as well as increasing their knowledge of how a company improves its overall business profitability.
Students will be able to analyse businesses with the help of financial statements, key numbers and various
calculations, and to make use of this information in the company’s development and decision-making.

Responsible persons:
Otaniemi: Mika Hentunen

G108 LAUREA STARTUP, 15 cr

Description:
The objective of the module is that the student is able to evaluate and develop his/her entrepreneurial skills, is able
to assess his/her business idea and draw up a business plan on the basis of his/her business idea. The goal is also
that he is familiar with entrepreneurial social obligations and opportunities.
If a student is interested in starting his/her own business, the objective is that the student is able to do so in practice
and knows how to prepare for early-stage entrepreneurial challenges. Student is able to analyze and to utilise
financial and operational performance information in his/her business.
Students can complete15–30 credits in the module with the aim of developing their entrepreneurial skills or their
own company.

Responsible persons:
Otaniemiand Leppävaara: Marjo Ruuti
Hyvinkää: Maija Huhta
Lohja: Riku Riski

G103 PROMOTING WELLBEING, 30 cr

Description:
The objective of the module is for the student to be able to evaluate and develop physiotherapy as a part of his/her
client's wellbeing.

After completing the module the student is able to extensively apply different physiotherapy assessment and
exercise methods. The student is able to evaluate and develop his/her own competence, as well as services from a
multidisciplinary perspective in the client’s different operating environments. The student is able to foresee future
challenges to wellbeing and create solutions.

Responsible persons:
Otaniemi: Johanna Stepanoff ja Irma Karhu

G8289 Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) and ICF as a Part of Rehabilitation, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• use the GAS method to describe the objectives for and evaluation of rehabilitation
• apply International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) terminology in physiotherapy and
rehabilitation
• analyse and evaluate the usefulness and applicability of GAS and ICF in demonstrating effectiveness

G8290 Supporting Mental Functions, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• describe the basics of psychophysical physiotherapy
• evaluate a client’s resources and motivation with psychophysical physiotherapy assessment methods
• support and promote the client’s health and functional ability in multidisciplinary operating environments
• evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy and create new practices

G8291 Nutrition as Support for Wellbeing, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• describe the basic functions of the digestive system and its regulation and the effect of physical activity on
nutrition
• describe and recognise the significance of nutrition for the wellbeing of people in different ages
• evaluate the client’s body composition and support dietary habits that promote a client's wellbeing
• design approaches that take physical activity and nutrition into account and promote the client's overall
wellbeing.

G8292 Applied Physical Activity, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• describe the significance of the disorders or defects of the cardiovascular system and respiratory system with
regard to a person’s wellbeing and functioning
• evaluate and improve the client’s functioning with methods of applied physical activity
• evaluate and develop assistive technology appropriate for the client`s needs and supporting activity and
participation

G8293 Promoting Health, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• conceptualise the national and global threats to health and wellbeing
• develop environments that will promote health and functional ability
• evaluate and promote the population’s health and functional ability

G8294 Ensuring Thriving at Work, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• recognise and describe the different risks occurring in working environments
• evaluate the health and wellbeing of empolyees`at work places
• promote the thriving at work in different situations in working life
• develop work and operating environments on the basis of assessments.

G105 REHABILITATION NETWORKS, 15 cr

Description:
The objective of this module is to develop the student’s expertise in international rehabilitation networking.

After completing the module the student is able to act in national and international rehabilitation networks. The
student is able to evaluate the challenges and develop the effectiveness of physiotherapy, as well as develop the
operations in the field of physiotherapy networks.

Responsible persons:
Otaniemi: Johanna leskelä
G8298 National and Global Rehabilitation Challenges and Effectiveness, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• recognise and describe national and global rehabilitation challenges.
• apply the principles of sustainable development in his/her own work
• evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation and develop operations in a multidisciplinary and multicultural
operating environment

Previous studies:
Studies in physiotheraphy.

G8304 Optional Work Placement, 10 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• critically evaluate his/her own professional actions and actively develop himself/herself, his/her own work and
field of expertise by using investigative and developing approaches
• use his/her economical, administrative and management skills in his/her own physiotherapy work
• act as an agent with real influence in multiprofessional and multicultural networks

G110 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, 15 cr

Description:
After completion of the module, the student is able to lead and develop an organization, its functions and personnel
according to a business strategy. During the module, the managerial and project leadership skills of the student will
develop.

The ability of the student to lead himself/herself, different individuals, teams and organizations will develop. The
student is familiar with the rights and responsibilities that labour laws require of an employer. After completion of the
module, the student is able to promote welfare at work. She/he is able to function in both national and international
environment.
Student can study 15-30 credits in this module.

Responsible persons:
Moduulia ei enää tarjota

R005 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMPETENCE, 30 cr

Description:
In this module, the students develop their specific and multi-disciplinary pedagogical competence and expertise in
early childhood education. The students build up competence that supports a child's individual and communal
growth, development and learning. The students become experts of education, care and teaching in the area of
early childhood education. After completing this module, the students may take on a leading role in a team of
educators and act as an educational partner in multiprofessional networks. The studies contained in this module are
part of the study path leading to the competence of a kindergarten teacher.

Responsible persons:
Otaniemi: Virpi Lund
Tikkurila: Maarit Koskinen
Hyvinkää: Maire Antikainen

R0093 Diversity and Special Nature of Early Childhood Education, 10 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• assess a child's individual needs for growth, development and learning
• work in a goal-oriented manner and as required by the child's needs for special support and development
• work for a child in cooperation and in a family-oriented way in multiprofessional networks
• apply his/her competence in early childhood education in work, respecting the strengths of different children,
families, cultures and views of education

R0094 Pedagogical Competence in Early Childhood Education, 10 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• analyse the value base, aims and underpinning knowledge of early childhood education
• take a child's characteristic ways of acting into account in education
• recognize the significance of inclusion, communality and dialogical interaction in a child's growth, development
and learning
• create preconditions for an educational partnership and cooperation

R0095 Competence in Guiding Early Childhood Education Activities, 10 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• plan, guide and evaluate pedagogical activities and operational environments that meet the needs of children
and groups of children
• apply functional and creative methods in education
• reflect upon an educator's actions and his/her own view of education

V078 CHILD PROTECTION - YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES , 15 cr
Description:
Students completing this module will develop their knowledge and competencies in working with children, young
people, and families from the perspective of strengthening client participation. Students will be capable of working
as a social worker in a psycho-social setting. Furthermore, students will become familiar with the working methods,
procedures, and processes involved in child protection work and be capable of engaging with young people and
families in various professional settings. The students will also be able to reflect on their own knowledge and
understanding of the work in this area.

The module is worth between 15 and 30 ECTS.

Responsible persons:
Otaniemi: Mirva Alapoikela jaTuula Saarnio
Tikkurila: Hanna Väätäjä

G8299 Work with Challenging Children, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• assess a child’s or youth’s special needs
• work in institutional care that support children

G8300 Child Welfare Services in Open Care, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• assess what type of support the child and family require
• work in accordance with the Child Welfare Act and principles of child welfare
• use the work methods in open care in an appropriate way

G8301 Work with Young People, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• assess a young person’s needs
• support young people with different methods, including the work in Internet

G111 MULTIDISCIPLINARY CUSTOMER WORK COMPETENCE IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES AND
HEALTHCARE FIELD, 15 cr

Description:
The core purpose of the module is for students to gain an understanding of human growth and development and of
life’s different stages.
After completing the module, the student is able to support the creation of an interactive relationship between people
of different ages. The student is able to improve a customer’s potential to develop his/her own personality and skills.
The student is able to utilise various multidisciplinary methods when guiding activities according to a customer’s
needs.

Responsible persons:
Otaniemi: (hoitotyö) Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi, (sosionomi) Annika Kultavirta

G8286 Different Stages of Human Life, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• recognise and describe developmental entities and opportunities in different phases of a person´s life
• evaluate the course of his/her client's life and give guidance

G8287 Similar, Different and Various Types of Opportunities, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• recognise the specific challenges in a person’s growth and development and know the service systems in use
for these
• support his/her clients' different ways of learning and acting
• guide rehabilitative operations according to the client’s needs
• encounter and resolve situations where challenging behaviour is exhibited

G8288 Interaction Skills in the world of Children, Youths and Adults, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• support the building of interaction relationship with a baby, child, youth or adult
• give guidance on developing an interactive relationship in client work
• analyse interaction skills and situations in client work

G104 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIONS AND E-SERVICES, 15 cr

Description:
The objective of this module is to develop the student’s multidisciplinary leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

After completing the module the student will be able to apply the basics of leadership and management in his/her
own professional work. The student will be able to evaluate the services and inclusive service processes in his/her
field. The student is able to transform and renew practices used by the work community in an entrepreneurial and
innovative way in a changing operating environment.

Responsible persons:
Otaniemi: Mirva Alapoikela ja Merja Wirman

G8295 eWellbeing Services and Their Development, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• describe and conceptualise existing eWellbeing Services.
• evaluate the accessibility and feasibility of eWellbeing Services
• innovate and design new eWellbeing Services.

G8296 Management and Leadership, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• describe different models and theories of leadership
• recognise the challenges of leadership and management work
• evaluate and develop one's own actions as a member of the work community and as someone in a managerial
position
• evaluate the work community and wellbeing in the workplace
• apply labour legislation and collective agreements

G8297 Entrepreneurship:, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• describe the objectives for development of services from the perspective of professional life and the region in
question
• recognise and develop client-oriented, sustainable and economical solutions for services as a part of the
operations of the innovation environment
• design business operations for a physiotherapy cooperative or enterprise

V070 PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 15 cr

Description:
In this module, the students develop their project management skills.

After completing the module, the students understand the significance of projects in developing business operations.
They are able to plan and conceptualise projects. They recognize risks associated with projects. They are able to
sell projects and obtain the resources needed to implement them. The students are able to implement, manage and
supervise projects. They are able to plan and evaluate projects.

Responsible persons:
Hyvinkää: Tero Uusitaloand Taru Tallgren

Tikkurila: Kari Halme