Curriculum 2014 – TOP14SY (in English)

LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), Laurea Porvoo, TOP14SY

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.

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.

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                                                               21
R020                       OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCES
R0074                      Basic Studies in Mathematics                                                               5
01469                      Student Tutor Activities                                                                   5
R0127                      Geriatrics                                                                                 1
R0128                      Medical Imaging                                                                       0,5
R0129                      Microbiology and Pathophysiology                                                           2
R0130                      Gynecology and Obstetrics                                                             1,5
R0131                      Nutrition                                                                                  1
R015                       LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE
R0082                      Basic Communication in English                                                             5
R0098                      Basic Communication in Swedish
P014                       ENTREPRENEURIAL AND BUSINESS SKILLS IN THE
                           SOCIAL AND HEALTH CARE SECTOR
P0077                      Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
P0076                      Entrepreneurship in the Social and Health Care Sector
P0078                      Business Skills and Setting up a Business
P0075                      Entrepreneurial and Business Skills in the Operating
                           Environment of the Social and Health Care
                                                                                                                  21
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.



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.


R0127 Geriatrics, 1 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   describe the most essential changes in the organ system related to ageing
•   know the causes, symptoms and principles of care of the most common illnesses related to ageing
•   know the special features of the medical treatment of older people
•   use medical information to examine the prevention of illnesses related to ageing, the onset of the illnesses, and
    changes and symptoms caused by the diseases as well as research findings



R0128 Medical Imaging, 0.5 cr

The student is able to:
•   Opiskelija tietää keskeiset kuvantamismenetelmät
•   Opiskelija osaa valmistella ja ohjata potilaan tutkimukseen
•   Opiskelija osaa tarkkailla ja hoitaa potilasta tutkimuksen jälkeen
•   Opiskelija osaa säteilysuojelun yleiset periaatteet
•   Opiskelija osaa sädehoidon perusteet



R0129 Microbiology and Pathophysiology, 2 cr

The student is able to:
•   Opiskelija tietää mikrobiologian ja tautiopin keskeiset käsitteet ja tautien luokittelun
•   Opiskelija tietää mikrobien merkityksen ihmisen terveydelle
•   Opiskelija tietää mitkä tekijät vaikuttavat tautien syntyyn ja aiheuttavat muutoksia elimistössä
•   Opiskelija tietää miten infektiotauti syntyy
•   Opiskelija osaa kuvata elimistön puolustusjärjestelmän
•   Opiskelija tuntee kudosvauriotyypit, kudosvaurioiden syntymekanismit, oireet ja ilmenemisen
R0130 Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1.5 cr

The student is able to:
•   Opiskelija tietää yleisimmät naistentautien alaan kuuluvat sairaudet ja niiden oireet
•   Opiskelija tietää naistentautien yleisimmät tutkimus-, seuranta- ja hoitomenetelmät.
•   Opiskelija osaa kuvata gynekologisen potilaan lääkehoidon erityispiirteet.
•   Opiskelija tietää perusasiat raskaudenehkäisystä, raskeudenkeskeytyksestä ja lapsettomuudesta.
•   Opiskelija tietää normaalin raskauden ja synnytyksen kulun.



R0131 Nutrition, 1 cr

The student is able to:
Opiskelija tietää keskeiset kansalliset ja kansainväliset ravitsemusohjelmat ja -suositukset
Opiskelija ymmärtää kehittyvän ravitsemustieteellisen tiedon merkityksen kansansairauksien ennaltaehkäisyssä ja
hoidossa
Opiskelija osaa arvioida potilaan ravitsemustilaa ja perustella potilaan ravitsemushoitoa suositusten perusteella
Opiskelija tuntee keskeiset sairauksien hoitoon liittyvät erikoisruokavaliot


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.


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:
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



P014 ENTREPRENEURIAL AND BUSINESS SKILLS IN THE SOCIAL AND HEALTH CARE SECTOR, 15 cr

Description:
The core of the module consists of entrepreneurial and business skills in the social and health care sector.

After completing the module, student is able to explain what entrepreneurship is. Student is able to recognise his or
her own entrepreneurial abilities and to work in an entrepreneurial manner. Student sees entrepreneurship as a
career option. Student understands the significance of entrepreneurship in society and is able to identify the special
features of entrepreneurship in the social and health care sector. Student is able to analyse the operating
environment of the sector from an entrepreneurial perspective and cooperate with various networks. Student has
gained the business skills necessary for entrepreneurs and is familiar with the measures involved in setting up a
business. Student is able to apply his or her entrepreneurial and business skills in the social and health care sector
or, alternatively, to develop his or her own business ideas or businesses.

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.


P0077 Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   ​describe the different forms of entrepreneurship
•    recognise one's own entrepreneurial strengths and abilities
•    work in an entrepreneurial manner
•    see entrepreneurship as a career option.



P0076 Entrepreneurship in the Social and Health Care Sector , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   describe the significance of entrepreneurship in society
•   recognise the special features of entrepreneurship in the social and health care sector
•   analyse the operating environment of the social and health care sector from an entrepreneurial perspective
•   cooperate with various networks.



P0078 Business Skills and Setting up a Business , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   be aware of the importance of creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship
•   identify new business opportunities in the operating environment
•   plan and describe a business model for a start-up company
•   describe the steps of setting up a business
•   have basic business skills needed to set up a business.



P0075 Entrepreneurial and Business Skills in the Operating Environment of the Social and Health Care, 15 cr


The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   apply his or her entrepreneurial and business skills in the social and health care sector or develop his or her
    own business ideas or businesses.