Curriculum 2017 – CCV17SY (in English)

LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Complementary competence (bachelor's studies), Laurea Tikkurila, CCV17SY
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Y       CORE COMPETENCE
T       COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE                                               179,5
R050    DIGITAL MARKETING AND SALES
R0293   Integrated Digital Sales and Marketing
R0294   Content Marketing
R0295   Building Online Shop
R0296   Digital Analytics and Consumer Insight
R0297   Internet Business Models                                                  5
R0298   Building Webpages
0398    MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING SUPPORTING
        PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
01528   Growth in groups
01529   Tame Your Performance Anxiety
01530   Improving Your Study Skills and Finding Your Strengths                    5
01531   Ups and Downs in a Relationship
V0155   Psychodrama Growth Group
01535   Developing of Stress Coping Skills
V1552   Improving Your Study Skills and Finding Your Strengths                    5
R0223   Stress Tolerance                                                          5
01571   The Natural Way to Promote Well-being and to Approach
        Studies
R059    SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING
R0317   Object-Oriented Programming with Java                                     5
R0336   Programming with Optional Languages
R0337   Project: Developing an Application with an Object-Oriented
        Language
R057    WEB DEVELOPMENT
R0330   Web Content Management Systems                                            5
R0331   Dynamic Web Applications with Javascript                                  5
R0314   Web App Development with MEAN
R0315   Web App Development with PHP/SQL                                          5
R0332   Project: Web App Development with a PHP Framework
R0333   Project: Web App Development with a Javascript Framework
V081    CLINICAL NURSING
V1638   Health Assessment in Primary Health Care                                  5
V1639   Advanced Perioperative Nursing                                            5
V1640   Caring for Critically Ill Patients
R083    ACUTE NURSING
R0412   Special Characteristics of Acute Nursing
R0411   Nursing of Patients in Emergency Care and the Care
        Environment
R0410   Nursing of Patients in Intensive Care and Care Environment                5
R0409   Nursing of Surgical Patients and the Care Environment
R0400   Nursing of Surgical Patients and the Care Environment
R0401   Nursing of Patients in Intensive Care and Care Environment
R0402   Nursing of Patients in Emergency Care and the Care
        Environment
R0403   Special Characteristics of Acute Nursing
V082    HEALTH AND WELLBEING FROM GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
01465   New Technological Solutions and Innovations for Social and        5
        Health Care
01464   Global Health                                                     5
V1362   Wellness at Work                                                  5
01439   Current Developments and Innovations in Social and Health         5
        Care in Finland
01440   Multicultural and Multidisciplinary Professional Competences      5
V1622   Accessible Service Environments                                  10
V134    EMPOWERING MULTICULTURAL CLIENTS
V1633   Global Challenges and Possibilities within Social Services,       5
        Community Work and Client Counselling
V1634   Supporting Multicultural Families
V1635   Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion with Multicultural
        Clients
V1637   Creative Methods in Empowering Multicultural Clients
V1643   Constructive communication with Multicultural Clients             5
R022    LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE
R0233   Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture 1                    5
R0259   Intermediate Finnish
R0085   Finnish for Working Life                                          5
V1601   Nursing Documentation                                             5
V1469   Introduction to Social and Health care Finnish                    5
R020    OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCES
V1360   Directive of Maternity Care                                      1,5
R0169   Preparatory Studies in Mathematics                                3
V1561   Innovation - from Idea Creation to Market, People and             5
        Structures
R0070   Development of Services to Promote Health and Wellbeing (in       5
        Finnish)
R0428   International Business Strategy                                   5
R0429   Cambridge Venture Camp                                            5
R0430   Digital Wellbeing Sprint                                          5
R0431   10 Days 100 Challenges                                            5
R0432   10 Days 100 Challenges                                           10
0404    THE DEVELOPER OF DIGITAL HEALTH AND WELFARE
        SERVICES
01548   The Citizens as Customers of Digital Health and Welfare           5
        Services
01549   The Digital Environment in Health and Welfare Services and        5
        its Ethics and Regulations
01550   Digital Service Development and Information Management in         5
        Health and Welfare Services
                                                                       179,5
R050 DIGITAL MARKETING AND SALES, 30 cr

Description:
The objective of the module is to develop knowledgeand skills for students to prepare themselves to become digital
marketing and sales professionals. During the module, competences in digital marketing channels, content
marketing, digital analytics, webpage building and online business are developed.

After completing the module, students have a broad insight into digital customer experience. Students are able to
build attractive, usable and engaging content.They are able to make a digital content strategy plan based on target
group needs and interests analysis. The students know the principles of building organizational webpages and
running an online business. They are also able to make use of web analytics tools and techniques.

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 module

Responsible persons:
Leppävaara: Asko Mononen
Tikkurila: ei vielä tiedossa/tarjonnassa


R0293 Integrated Digital Sales and Marketing, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   build presence in internet and social media
•   make use of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and website analytics
•   build an online advertising campaign
•   integrate campaign to sales activities



R0294 Content Marketing, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   explain the consumer trends and their impact on the digital marketing today
•   describe the elements of digital customer experience
•   prepare a content strategy plan based on target group needs and interest analysis
•   create attractive content and engage with customers
•   apply the best practices in building organizational webpages



R0295 Building Online Shop, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   build an online shop and integrate it with website
•   drive traffic to online shop
•   optimize SEO for online shop
•   analyze relevant conversions for different online businesses
•   support customer's buying process



R0296 Digital Analytics and Consumer Insight, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   recognizethe consumer behavior offline and online (per main demographics)
•   plan data collection pointsand methods online
•   analyze data (e.g. aggregation, trends, comparison)
•   visualize results (e.g. dashboards)
•   plan consumer activation methods based on data



R0297 Internet Business Models, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   describe differences between virtual world and physical world
•   identify business opportunities in the internet and networks
•   apply an understanding of the internet society to build new markets
•   combine business and information technology knowledge
•   utilize opportunities of digitalization for business



R0298 Building Webpages, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   build a comprehensive website
•   create customer-focused content to the website and integrate with social media
•   maintain and update a website
•   build analytics and SEO capabilities



0398 MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, 30 cr

Description:
The core skill learnt in this module is the development of the individual's skills to support learning and well-being.
The skills developed in the module help to improve learners' capacity for lifelong learning.

On completion of the module, students see evidence of improved self-knowledge and have the skills needed for self-
management and self-development. They have the knowledge and skill needed to determine their own well-being.

Responsible persons:
Pirjo Nieminen


01528 Growth in groups, 5 cr

The student is able to:
•   Students learn to find ways to prevent stress, burnout and depression.

    Students learn to notice the link between feelings, thoughts and moods.
Contents of the study unit:
•  Hyvä arki, toiminta ja ajankäyttö
•  Hyvinvointi, stressi ja ongelmanratkaisu
•  Tunteiden ja ajatusten tunnistaminen
•  Itsetunto ja ajatusten muuttaminen
•  Sosiaaliset suhteet ja taidot
•  Hyvä arki ja elämä - ole oman elämäsi tähti



01529 Tame Your Performance Anxiety, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able
•   to identify and analyse their performance anxiety
•   to use their self-knowledge when reflecting on the causes of their performance anxiety
•   to find ways to manage their performance anxiety and boost their confidence
•   performe more cofidently


Contents of the study unit:
•  orientaatiotehtävä aiheeseen
•  esiintymisjännitys
•  esiintymisjännityksen ilmenemismuodot
•  kokemukset esiintymisjännityksestä
•  selviytymiskeinoja esiintymisjännitykseen
•  esiintymistilanteiden harjoittelu



01530 Improving Your Study Skills and Finding Your Strengths, 5 cr

The student is able to:
•   The aim is to increase motivation to study.
•   This involves examination of students' own study habits and their development.
•   The objective is for students to learn to recognise their own ways of learning, be able to assess their own
    learning and studies, and learn to identify barriers to, and the resources available for, their studies


Contents of the study unit:
•  laatia tavoitteita ja aikatauluja opiskeluunsa
•  hyödyntää erilaisia oppimistekniikoita opiskelussaan
•  tarkastella omaa opiskelumotivaatiotansa ja parantaa sitä
•  käyttää omia voimavarojaan ja tunnistaa stressin varoitusmerkkejä
•  havainnoida tunteiden, asenteiden ja ilmapiirin vaikutusta opiskeluunsa
•  tarkastella itseään oppijana
•  suunnitella ja jäsentää omaan elämäänsä kokonaisuutena tasapainoisemmaksi



01531 Ups and Downs in a Relationship, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able both to develop their professionalism in relationships and their relationship skills. Those who
achieve a pass in the course
•   are aware of the key issues that relate to starting, maintaining and terminating relationships and the relevant
    solutions.
•   are able to apply the theory, practice exercises, face-to-face instruction, and assignments covered during the
    course, as well as the discussions connected with these, in their own relationships and professional work.
Contents of the study unit:
Omien taustojen merkitys parisuhteelle, parisuhteen vaiheet, roolimallit, tunteiden tunnistaminen, ristiriitojen
käsittely, pariviestintä, yksinäisyyden ja kumppaniin kohdistuvien toiveiden käsittely, seksuaalisuus sekä
pettymysten ja eron selvittelykeinot.

Etukäteis- ja välitehtävissä käytettävä kirjallinen materiaali:
Pruuki, Timoria & Väätäinen: Pari suhteessa. Tunne itsesi, uskalla rakastaa (Otava, Keuruu 2013).
Luukkala, Jouni: Kukoistava parisuhde - parisuhteen psykologia (Duodecim 2015)
Kallio, Maaret & Kontula, Osmo: Happy End - Seksuaalisesti vireät pitkät parisuhteet (WSOY 2015)
Ammatilliseen reflektointiin käytetään materiaaleja mm. osoitteessa
http://www.city.fi/blogit/suhdeklinikka


V0155 Psychodrama Growth Group, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able
•   to identify and control the factors that affect well-being, functional ability and self-knowledge
•   find ways to strengthen professional growth and identity
•   to find ways to strengthen professional growth and identity in the group and recognise their approach to
    interaction and roles within the group
•   to understand the basics of the psychodrama method and the principles underlying the work



01535 Developing of Stress Coping Skills, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able to
•   identify the different factors that cause stress
•   use their own self-knowledge when reflecting on the causes of stress
•   assess their own solutions for stress management
•   employ various stress management techniques and remedies
•   develop theoretical knowledge and skills in the area of stress management


Contents of the study unit:
•  rentoutumis ja mindfullness – harjoituksia
•  eri stressitekijöiden ja -tilanteiden tarkastelua
•  stressin vaikutukset kehossa ja mielessä
•  stressiä lieventävien keinojen kartoittaminen ja löytäminen
•  ratkaisu- ja voimavarakeskeisten harjoitusten tekeminen



V1552 Improving Your Study Skills and Finding Your Strengths, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   improve his/her study motivation and time management
•   recognize his/her learning styles and methods
•   reflect on how to improve his/her studying skills and methods
•   recognize his/her strengths and positive attitude
•   minimize barriers in the study success



R0223 Stress Tolerance, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   recognize his/her stress factors
•   improve his/her stress management skills
•   improve his/her skills in carrying out studies and graduate in time
•   manage his/her thesis angst and minimize barries



01571 The Natural Way to Promote Well-being and to Approach Studies, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able
•   to identify the natural environment's rejuvenating effects and its capacity for enhancing well-being
•   to make use of practical, natural methods to help them strengthen their well-beingand capacity for study



R059 SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, 15 cr

Description:
In this module students will extend their skills in software development and programming skills. Students will learn
the Object-Oriented programming paradigm, which is the foundation used in modern web and mobile development
frameworks. Student will also be able to learn programming languages currently used in the job market, and apply
their skills in development projects.

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:
Not known; the module is not offered yet


R0317 Object-Oriented Programming with Java, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   apply the principles of Object-Orientation programming
•   design Object-Oriented applications using standard modeling methods
•   use functionality from off-the-shelf libraries when developing an own application



R0336 Programming with Optional Languages, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   program with at least two new programming languages
•   compare the features of different programming languages
R0337 Project: Developing an Application with an Object-Oriented Language, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   develop and implement desktop applications using a Object-Oriented programming language
•   use current tools available in the market to build, deploy, and maintain a desktop application implemented with
    a Object-Oriented programming language



R057 WEB DEVELOPMENT, 30 cr

Description:
During this module, the student will learn and apply technologies and tools needed in the development of advanced
websites and web based applications.

After completing this module, the student will be able to identify the role of advanced web development technologies
and explain how they deliver value. The student will learn how to develop websites and web applications
usingtechnogies and tools that are currently adopted in the ICT field.

Responsible persons:
Not known; the module is not offered yet


R0330 Web Content Management Systems, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   identify the role of advanced web content management systems and explain how they deliver value
•   compare the features, benefits and applicability of major web content management systems available in the
    market
•   set up a development environment associated with a selected web content management system
•   design, develop and implement websites using a selected web content management system



R0331 Dynamic Web Applications with Javascript, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   identify the role of client-side web technologies and explain how they deliver value
•   compare the features, benefits and applicability of major client-side web technologies available in the market
•   set up a development environment for implementing Javascript based web applications
•   design, develop and implement dynamic and interactive web applications using Javascript based technologies



R0314 Web App Development with MEAN, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   describe the fundamentals of MEAN stack and how web developers can benefit from it
•   install and configure a MEAN stack development environment
•   design, develop and implement Node.js web applications
•   implement server-side web scripts using Express.js framework
•   implement server-side web scripts that interact with a relational and/or NoSQL database
R0315 Web App Development with PHP/SQL, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   develop and implement interactive web applications using PHP and relational databases
•   use the PHP programming language to implement server-side scripts that interact with a relational database
•   use online collaborative tools to build and deploy PHP based web applications
•   manage the deployment process of PHP based web applications



R0332 Project: Web App Development with a PHP Framework, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   develop and implement interactive web applications using a PHP based development framework
•   use current tools available in the market to build, deploy, and maintain a web application implemented with a
    PHP based framework



R0333 Project: Web App Development with a Javascript Framework, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   develop and implement interactive web applications using a Javascript based development framework
•   use current tools available in the market to build, deploy, and maintain a web application implemented with a
    Javascript based framework



V081 CLINICAL NURSING, 15 cr

Description:
The core of this module is to implement values, principles and ethical codes as well as patient safety in
perioperative nursing. Students are able to recognize needs and areas for development in perioperative nursing.
After module student can work as a member of multi-professional team during nursing basic perioperative
processes.


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: Tuula Ikonen


V1638 Health Assessment in Primary Health Care, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   identify knowledge and skills affecting health and health assessment
•   plan, implement and evaluate health status and needs of an individual patient visiting in health centre
•   evaluate the meaning of professional interaction and cooperation with individual client in different health
    assessment situations
•   understand meaning of culturally competent health assessment in primary health care
•   recognize different methods of client and patient empowerment in primary health care
•   assess the need for consultation and multiprofessional team work in primary health care


Contents of the study unit:
•  Meaning of health assessment in primary health care
•  Primary health care service systems, service and care chains, regulations, organizations, economical factors,
   applied assessment technologies and techniques
•  Preparation for health assessment and work with individual client / patient
•  Cultural assessment, developmental assessment, system assessment
•  Patient guidance and support for self-care
•  Patient documentation in primary health care


Study unit description:
The competence gained in the study unit relates to concept of health and health assessment within the professional
nursing in primary health care environments. Specific skills of physical, psychological, and socio-cultural
assessment are taught and practiced. Students will be able to utilize different knowledge of evidence based
information of the recommendations of most commons care paths (Käypä hoitosuositus).


V1639 Advanced Perioperative Nursing, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   assess and analyze the patient´s needs for care in different perioperative and intraoperative nursing
    environments
•   utilize nursing science and multidisciplinary information on the decision-making process
•   plan, implement and evaluate advanced perioperative and intraoperative nursing process


Contents of the study unit:
•  Perioperative and intraoperativenursing processes
•  Different fields of perioperative nursing
•  Preoperative assessment techniques and preparing the patient for the operation – intraoperative nursing
   process
•  Postoperative assessment techniques and documentation
•  Advanced medication and calculations
•  Cooperation with other professionals


Study unit description:
The core of this study unit is to implement values, principles and ethical codes as well as patient safety in advanced
perioperative nursing. Students are able to recognize needs and areas for development in perioperative nursing.
After study unit students are able to work as members of multi-professionalteam during advanced perioperative
nursing processes.


V1640 Caring for Critically Ill Patients, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   practice in a patient representative manner in critical care nursing
•   define “a status” of critically ill patient and perform nursing by 1) recognizing the changes and needs, 2)
    planning and performing interventions and 3) assessing the outcomes
•   provide nursingcare interventions as a member in multiprofessional team
•   provide patient safety
•   support the integrity of critically ill patients and their families when encountering the patients and their families
•   implement evidence based nursing interventions, protocols and procedures, programs and theories of caring
    critically ill patients
•   document the given care in different care environments to facilitate the continuity of the care of critically ill
    patient


Contents of the study unit:
•  Values, principles, ethical codes and philosophy of caring for critically ill patients in different care environments
•  Advanced Life Support (ALS)
•  Evidence based knowledge of critically ill patients care: information on equipment, instruments, and technology
   used in monitoring, assessing and maintaining patients vital functions
•  Maintaining patient safety (risk management, ergonomics, infection control and aseptic practice, occupational
   safety)
•  Structured documentation of critically ill patient
•  Team work and cooperation when caring critically ill patients
•  Principles of crisis psychology when encountering the patients and their families with critical situations


Study unit description:
The study unit is performed as e-learning supported theoretical, simulation and e–tivity studies where the students
practice in situations for caring critically ill patients in nursing and multidisciplinary teams. In simulation laboratories
they learn to recognize changes in vital functions and to protect vital functions in changing intensive care nursing
care situations and learn how to support the integrity of patients and their families when encountering the patients
and their families during intensive care. In e–learning environment the students practice intensive care nursing by
searching and using evidence from research, evidence-based theories, and experiences of opinion leaders / expert
panels. During the study unit they achieve skills for clinical decision making by: assessing patient’s history and
physical exam, availability of healthcare resources; seeking information concerning patient preferences and values;
and defining clinical expertise.


R083 ACUTE NURSING, 15 cr

Description:
The module's core comprises the patient-centred and evidence-based nursing, planning, implementation and
assessment of the care given to a critically and acutely ill adult patient. The student is provided the skills to act in a
quickly changing care situation and to further develop his or her rapid decision-making process.
The student is provided the skills to communicate on and take part in cooperation in acute nursing.

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


R0412 Special Characteristics of Acute Nursing, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   describe the responsibility, obligations and skills requirements of a nurse in acute emergency situations
•   apply one's physiological and anatomical knowledge-base in the observation, assessment and care of a patient
    in acute care
•   apply systematic and proactive nursing models in the assessment of the patient's status
•   describe acute nursing laboratory, clinical physiology and X-ray examinations and interpret their results as part
    of safe patient care
•   describe and plan how patient care technology and monitoring, examination and care methods can be used
    safely and effectively as part of critical and acute patient care
•   apply methods of self-regulation for nurses in the processing of demanding and loading acute nursing situations
•   apply and analyse the central methods for patient safety and occupational safety risk management in acute
    nursing



R0411 Nursing of Patients in Emergency Care and the Care Environment, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   make a preliminary assessment on patients in emergency care
•   plan and suggest methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of patients in
    emergency care in a patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of special groups (the elderly,
    internal medicine patients, neurological patients, surgical patients, child patients and psychiatric patients)
•   assess and anticipate the vital functions and possible changes to the vital functions of patients in emergency
    care
•   document and report on the status and care of a patient in emergency care
•   plan and apply methods for the guidance and psychological support of patients in emergency care and their
    family
•   apply the key principles of telephone guidance in emergency care
•   apply the key methods of interaction and consultation in the emergency care environment
•   describe and plan multidisciplinary network cooperation in the emergency care environment
•   describe the development needs for the care and service paths of patients in emergency care and plan
    evidence-based nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of emergency patient
    care
•   critically analyse and develop one's own competence and ability to act as a nurse in the emergency care
•   describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the emergency care environment



R0410 Nursing of Patients in Intensive Care and Care Environment, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   describe how the vital functions of a patient in intensive care can be anticipated and assessed
•   plan and select methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of a patient in
    intensive care in a patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of different patients and patient
    groups
•   plan and apply the psychological support and guidance of patients in emergency care and their family in a
    patient-centred nursing
•   describe the physical, psychological and social rehabilitation of a patient in intensive care and plan support for
    rehabilitation in a patient-centred nursing
•   use different methods of documentation and reporting related to the care of a patient in intensive care
•   describe the development needs for the care and service paths of a patient in intensive care and plan evidence-
    based nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of intensive patient care
•   critically analyse and develop one's own competence in the care of a patient in intensive care
•   describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the intensive care environment



R0409 Nursing of Surgical Patients and the Care Environment, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   describe how changes to the vital functions of a surgical patient can be anticipated and assessed before
    surgery, during surgery and after surgery
•   apply their physiological and anatomical knowledge-base in the observation of a surgical patient's vital functions
    and in their care
•   apply methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of a surgical patient in a
    patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of special groups (trauma patients, neurosurgery
    patients, heart surgery patients)
•   use different methods of documentation and reporting related to the care of a surgical patient
•   plan and apply the methods for a surgical patient's guidance and psychological support in a patient-centred
    nursing
•   describe the overall rehydration and medicinal treatment of a surgical patient
•   describe the development needs for the care and service paths of surgical patients and plan evidence-based
    nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of surgical patient care
•   critically analyse and develop one's skills in the care of a surgical theatre patient
•   describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the surgical care environment



R0400 Nursing of Surgical Patients and the Care Environment, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   describe how changes to the vital functions of a surgical patient can be anticipated and assessed before
    surgery, during surgery and after surgery
•   apply their physiological and anatomical knowledge-base in the observation of a surgical patient's vital functions
    and in their care
•   apply methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of a surgical patient in a
    patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of special groups (trauma patients, neurosurgery
    patients, heart surgery patients)
•   use different methods of documentation and reporting related to the care of a surgical patient
•   plan and apply the methods for a surgical patient's guidance and psychological support in a patient-centred
    nursing
•   describe the overall rehydration and medicinal treatment of a surgical patient
•   describe the development needs for the care and service paths of surgical patients and plan evidence-based
    nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of surgical patient care
•   critically analyse and develop one's skills in the care of a surgical theatre patient
•   describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the surgical care environment



R0401 Nursing of Patients in Intensive Care and Care Environment, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   describe how the vital functions of a patient in intensive care can be anticipated and assessed
•   plan and select methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of a patient in
    intensive care in a patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of different patients and patient
    groups
•   plan and apply the psychological support and guidance of patients in emergency care and their family in a
    patient-centred nursing
•   describe the physical, psychological and social rehabilitation of a patient in intensive care and plan support for
    rehabilitation in a patient-centred nursing
•   use different methods of documentation and reporting related to the care of a patient in intensive care
•   describe the development needs for the care and service paths of a patient in intensive care and plan evidence-
    based nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of intensive patient care
•   critically analyse and develop one's own competence in the care of a patient in intensive care
•   describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the intensive care environment



R0402 Nursing of Patients in Emergency Care and the Care Environment, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   make a preliminary assessment on patients in emergency care
•   plan and suggest methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of patients in
    emergency care in a patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of special groups (the elderly,
    internal medicine patients, neurological patients, surgical patients, child patients and psychiatric patients)
•   assess and anticipate the vital functions and possible changes to the vital functions of patients in emergency
    care
•   document and report on the status and care of a patient in emergency care
•   plan and apply methods for the guidance and psychological support of patients in emergency care and their
    family
•   apply the key principles of telephone guidance in emergency care
•   apply the key methods of interaction and consultation in the emergency care environment
•   describe and plan multidisciplinary network cooperation in the emergency care environment
•   describe the development needs for the care and service paths of patients in emergency care and plan
    evidence-based nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of emergency patient
    care
•   critically analyse and develop one's own competence and ability to act as a nurse in the emergency care
•   describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the emergency care environment



R0403 Special Characteristics of Acute Nursing, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   describe the responsibility, obligations and skills requirements of a nurse in acute emergency situations
•   apply one's physiological and anatomical knowledge-base in the observation, assessment and care of a patient
    in acute care
•   apply systematic and proactive nursing models in the assessment of the patient's status
•   describe acute nursing laboratory, clinical physiology and X-ray examinations and interpret their results as part
    of safe patient care
•   describe and plan how patient care technology and monitoring, examination and care methods can be used
    safely and effectively as part of critical and acute patient care
•   apply methods of self-regulation for nurses in the processing of demanding and loading acute nursing situations
•   apply and analyse the central methods for patient safety and occupational safety risk management in acute
    nursing



V082 HEALTH AND WELLBEING FROM GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, 30 cr

Description:
In this study module students will be able to gain expertise on different innovative solutions and best practices
aimed to promote health and wellbeing globally, on individual, community and society level.
Students will be able torecognize the impact of globalization on health and wellbeing and to increase their
awareness of ethical knowledge, values, principles, legislation and recommendations in global health and wellbeing
policies. Students will be able to analyze effective innovative and technological models and projects in health and
wellness promotion worldwide. Students are also able to recognize and practice different multidisciplinary ways and
methods of wellness promotion in different contexts within social and health care.


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: Tuula Ikonen


01465 New Technological Solutions and Innovations for Social and Health Care, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   identify current technological solutions and innovations for social and health care
•   recognize differences and similarities in challenges related to the aging of global population, such as loneliness
    and changes in service structures
•   evaluate methods for developing technological solutions for social and health care
•   gain more project based learning, know-how and competence in utilizing ideas of technology for social and
    health care
•   analyse ethical aspects in health and wellness related technology


Contents of the study unit:
-best practices for using technological solutions for social and health services in different countries
-end-users as co-developers of technological solutions and services
-different eServices promoting health and wellness
-technology and the challenges of the aging population – innovative examples from different EU and other projects
-empowering clients and patients through different methods of self-expression and social connectivity

Study unit description:
NoStudents will be able to analyze effective innovative and technological models, good practices and projects in
health and wellness promotion worldwide. Students are also able to recognize and practice different multidisciplinary
ways and methods of wellness promotion in different contexts within social and health care. This study unit is
partially integrated into Laurea’s ongoing and already completed projects. The different projects introduced during
the course focus on ICT solutions and enhanced end-user engagement and are meant to promote the wellness and
health of all, especially the aging population. Some of the key themes approached through the innovative use of ICT
include user-friendly eServices, empowerment through storytelling, enhanced mobility or motility and social
connectivity and quality of life.


01464 Global Health, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   recognize the impact on globalization on health
•   increase awareness of ethical knowledge, values, principles, legislation and recommendations in global health
•   analyze effective models in health promotion worldwide


Contents of the study unit:
-recognize the impact on globalization on health
-increase awareness of ethical knowledge, values, principles, legislation and recommendations in global health
-analyze effective models in health promotion worldwide

Study unit description:
In this study module students will be able to gain expertise on major contemporary issues and challenges of global
health with an interprofessional perspective and social approach. It is open to students from all disciplines. Students
will examine global disease burden and distribution, health determinants and disparities, health policy, and the
challenges and outcomes of global health interventions. Key global health themes to be explored would include:
communicable and non-communicable diseases, environmental health, child health, reproductive health and rights,
and health among refugees and displaced population. Topics will be examined in relation to global interdependency,
highlighting how both global and disparities and global health policy responses are shaped through global ties and
tensions.


V1362 Wellness at Work, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student isable to
•   broadly perceive different local and global factors that promote wellness at work in different fields
•   identify different local and global programs, plans and good practices for wellness at work
•   recognize and practice different ways and methods (such as multisensory methods, art, relaxation, NLP and
    other cognitive methods, narrativity, solution-oriented and supervisory methods etc.) of reducing work-related
    stress factors and health and wellness risks, both in their own student lives and future working lives
•   identify and acknowledge the best practices from employee to manager to impact wellness at work



01439 Current Developments and Innovations in Social and Health Care in Finland, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   understand the Finnish social and health care system in the context of national and international social and
    health policy
•   identify and evaluate the social and health needs on individual and community level in Finland in comparison to
    his/ her own country
•   recognise differences / similarities in current developments and innovations in the social and health care service
    systems, social and health care programs, laws, regulations and economic factors in comparison to his/ her
    own country
•   recognise different methods of client and patient empowerment within social and health care in comparison to
    his/ her own country


Contents of the study unit:
- global and national trends, current developments and innovations in health issues, social and health policy
-social and health needs in Finland and in other countries, prevention of diseases and client empowerment
-social and health care service systems, service and care chains, regulations, organisations, economical factors,
applied welfare technologies
-guidance, consulting and networking within client and patient empowerment

Study unit description:
In this study module students will be able to gain expertise on different innovative solutions and best practices
aimed to promote health and wellbeing globally, on individual, community and society level. Students will be able to
analyze and evaluate the social and health care service systems, social and health care programs, laws, regulations
and economic factors in comparison to his/ her own country.


01440 Multicultural and Multidisciplinary Professional Competences, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   acknowledge his/her cultural and professional knowledge and skills in the multicultural and multidisciplinary
    issues
•   gain more cultural know-how and competence in studying and working in internationalenvironments and society
•   evaluate his/her own value bases from the multicultural and multidisciplinary point of view
•   recognise the significance of his/her professional competences in relation to global interactions and sustainable
    development


Contents of the study unit:
- students` experiences of cultural differences, living and learning abroad
-higher education in different countries promoting multidisciplinary competences
-ethical issues and special questions in different cultures and fields of services
-study module applies Multisensory method
-International Weeks at Laurea Tikkurila

Study unit description:
In this study module students will be able to gain expertise on different innovative solutions and best practices
aimed to promote multicultural and multidisciplinary professional competences. Students will be able to recognize
the impact of globalization on health and wellbeing and to increase their awareness of ethical knowledge, values
and professional competences. Students are also able to recognize and apply different multidisciplinary ways and
methods such as Multisensory method in promoting professional competences.


V1622 Accessible Service Environments, 10 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   evaluate service environments in accessible prespective
•   use innovative methods in generating ideas for new services
•   adopt a people centred, empathetic and ethical approach
•   conduct qualitative research, development and innovation projects



V134 EMPOWERING MULTICULTURAL CLIENTS, 30 cr

Description:
In this study module, students will be able to gain expertise in multicultural and global social services and thebest
practices aimed at promoting multicultural clients' overall wellbeing and empowerment.

Students will be able torecognize the impact of globalization on multicultural clients' wellbeing and to increase their
awareness of ethical knowledge, values, principles, legislation and recommendations in global social service
policies.

Students will become acquainted with creative methods and client empowering communication as well as
multicultural family work and mental health promotion and further develop innovative and future-oriented solutions
for sustainable service design.

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: Tiina Wikström


V1633 Global Challenges and Possibilities within Social Services, Community Work and Client Counselling,
5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   broadly perceive different local and global factors that influence Social Services now and in the future
•   identify different local and global programs and future plans within Social Services
•   recognize different ethical, creative and sustainable working methods in Social Services, community work and
    client counselling
•   identify and acknowledge the best practices and multi-professional, creative and sustainable solutions within
    Social Services, community work and client counselling



V1634 Supporting Multicultural Families, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   demonstrate knowledge and understanding of social work principles, practices and methods used with
    multicultural individuals and families
•   analyze the process of cultural adaptation and its impact on the development of a cultural identity
•   understand the role of family work
•   use various methods and means of family work
•   demonstrate knowledge of legislation associated with children & families
•   analyze cultural structures and processes that produce inequality



V1635 Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion with Multicultural Clients, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   understand the basic principles of mental health and wellbeing
•   broadly perceive different local and global factors that affect the mental health and wellbeing of multicultural
    clients
•   recognize the mental health and wellness needs of different multicultural client groups in different life situations
•   identify and acknowledge different local and global programs, creative methods and best practices that promote
    multicultural clients’ wellbeing now and in the future



V1637 Creative Methods in Empowering Multicultural Clients, 10 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   understand the theoretical basis of arts and creative methods within the social context
•   use creative methods to empower a sense of community in a multicultural environment
•   understand creative expression as an alternative way of communication
•   use creative methods to strengthen the inclusion of clients



V1643 Constructive communication with Multicultural Clients, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   use empathetic interaction to empower multicultural clients
•   engage empathetically with self and others
•   approach clients on a needs and values basis
•   engage in challenging communication situations



R022 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:
Leppävaara: Sirpa Rakkolainen


R0233 Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture 1, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
•   find information in very short texts and write simple messages
•   use some of the basic grammar structures
•   become familiar with Finnish cultural manners and customs
•   reach the target level of A1.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages


Study unit description:
The study unit is for those whose language of education and mother tongue are other than Finnish and Swedish and
who have not studied Finnish before.


R0259 Intermediate Finnish, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   interact in various social situations
•   develop her/his Finnish skills independently
•   understand Finnish lifestyle and Finns more deeply
•   use most frequent grammar structures to convey her/his message in spite of possible mistakes
•   reach the target level A1.3-A2.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages



R0085 Finnish for Working Life, 5 cr

The student is able to:


The student is able to:
•   write a CV in Finnish
•   apply for a job
•   be interviewed for a job
•   present his/her workplace
•   write work-related emails
•   understand and use general work vocabulary
V1601 Nursing Documentation, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   communicate both orally and literally in various situations of nursing in Finnish
•   develop skills and understanding of professional instructions, documentation and multi-disciplinary interaction
•   use relevant information of nursing practises and producing structured professional documents



V1469 Introduction to Social and Health care Finnish, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   communicate both orally and literally in frequent situations on professional field (level B1.1)
•   further develop skills and understanding of communication culture in Finland
•   seek information and vocabulary of Social Services and Health Care using Finnish sources



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


V1360 Directive of Maternity Care, 1.5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   to understand the subsections of Maternity Health directive
•   to use evidence-based reference material that is related to Maternity Health
•   to work in a small group
•   to creat a portfolio describing own skills on the basis of the seminar presentation
Contents of the study unit:
•  äitiysneuvola
•  perhevalmennus
•  äitiyspoliklinikka
•  synnytysosasto
•  synnytys sektiolla
•  synnytysvuodeosasto
•  imetys lapsettomuushoidot



R0169 Preparatory Studies in Mathematics, 3 cr

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



V1561 Innovation - from Idea Creation to Market, People and Structures, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   understand the importance and challenges of innovations to modern society.
•   create a business idea.
•   describe idea creation methods and to apply suitable methods at different stages of the innovation process.
•   understand the variety of outputs from an innovation process, from product design to services and business
    models



R0070 Development of Services to Promote Health and Wellbeing (in Finnish), 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   describe his or her own opportunities for influencing decisions made in society.
•   anticipate the service needs of different patient/client groups in a changing operating environment.
•   apply a research-oriented approach to the development of nursing and inclusive client-oriented services.
•   plan, implement and evaluate services to promote health and well-being from the perspective of the individual
    and societyin primary health care.​
•   speak and understand Finnish in everyday service situations
•   understand main point in newspaper articles and TV programs in Finnishif written/spoken in simple language
•   write text, for ex. e-mails in Finnish
•   use grammar structures in Finnish language but still makes many mistakes
(Target level: A1.3-A2.1 in Common European Framework of Reference for Language)



R0428 International Business Strategy, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   communicate and act as a member of an international team
•   create and choose strategies and make operative decisions for an international company
•   communicate strategic decisions and results both in written form and orally



R0429 Cambridge Venture Camp, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is be able to
•   understand the path from idea to start-up company
•   develop Student Entrepreneurship skills
•   understand Lean Start Up –methods
•   build Minumum Viable Product
•   learn about investor pitcing
•   comprehend the importance of Branding



R0430 Digital Wellbeing Sprint, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is be able to
•   understand the role of the service innovation process
•   have the knowledge and the skills to design customer oriented service innovations within an entrepreneurial
    environment
•   know and understand the main drivers and trends in wellbeing and health business
•   act in multicultural and multi-professional teams
•   apply design thinking approach and basic tools in innovation processes
•   build a digital, forward-looking service-oriented business model



R0431 10 Days 100 Challenges, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is be able to
•   carry out an innovation project applying the newest existing knowledge and service innovation and design
    methods
•   work in multi-sectoral projects
•   apply creative problem-solving and develop working methods



R0432 10 Days 100 Challenges, 10 cr

The student is able to:
The student is be able to
•   carry out an innovation project applying the newest existing knowledge and service innovation and design
    methods
•   work in multi-sectoral projects
•   apply creative problem-solving and develop working methods



0404 THE DEVELOPER OF DIGITAL HEALTH AND WELFARE SERVICES, 15 cr

Description:
It starts with the unit where the main content is the citizen as customer in digital health and welfare services and
how professionals are communicating in a digital environment. Then comes the study unit about digital health and
welfare environment’s with ethics and regulation in healthcare. At last comes the service design study unit, that will
increase participant’s competences about customer oriented user centered service design and co-creation process.

Responsible persons:
Otaniemi: Mikko Julinand Tuula Saarnio


01548 The Citizens as Customers of Digital Health and Welfare Services, 5 cr
The student is able to:


The Student is able to
•   recognize and use e-Health and welfare services as they are today and recognize trends in future.
•   discuss and describe what “citizen as customer of health and welfare services” means.
•   empower customers to participate in their own health and welfare service in digital area.
•   identify the need for professional-level communication in digital environments.
•   guide the citizens in using digital eHealth and eWelfare service.



01549 The Digital Environment in Health and Welfare Services and its Ethics and Regulations, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   understand basichealth and social careinformatics
•   understand basic methods of technical informatics/computer science,
•   understand and apply principles of evidence-based practice andevidence based clinical pathways
•   understand and apply legal knowledge ofconfidentiality, IT-security and patient data privacy and protection


Contents of the study unit:
This study unit deals with health informatics and the general process of digitalization in health and welfare and the
laws and regulations surrounding it.
•   Partnership countries health and welfare environment, health and welfare informatics environment ex. Kanta
    services, Estonian X-Road
•   How to store data, share data, refine data different databases
•   Ethics, laws and regulations and customer safety data privacy and security
•   Structural data, health and social classifications, the basic elements of support of decision making systems



01550 Digital Service Development and Information Management in Health and Welfare Services, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Studenti is able to
•   understand user centered service design and multi professional development process to digital services
•   be able to applied future orientation and solutions centric working habits
•   to understand different kind of data sources and structures and future possibilities to utilize data analytics for
    citizens’ health promotion


Contents of the study unit:
The content of study unit
•   service design process
•   user centered approach
•   future orientation and creative working habits
•   project management and online collaboration
•   databases and health information system usage and security
•   Image analysis (Xray, brainscans, etc.) & remote diagnostics
•   Internet of Things/sensor technology/wearables growing, so much more data available from individuals
    (MyHealth-data).
•   Analytics and visualization


Study unit description:
This study unit deals with the development of digital services and the creation of competence in service design
process. In the group-works there are lots of variations of service - service design, digital service, healthcare
service. The aim of this study unit is to give future professionals skills in developing improved e-Health services. The
point is give orientation and create interest to this topics.