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Nursing SwedishLaajuus (4 cr)

Study unit code: SH00BY84

Credits

4 op

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

06.10.2025 - 21.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Helena Riihimäki
Teacher in charge

Helena Riihimäki

Groups
  • SHV224SN2
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, S24, Tikkurila, ryhmä 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Teija Lehto
Teacher in charge

Teija Lehto

Groups
  • SHV224SN
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, S24, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge

Camilla Kåla

Groups
  • SHG224SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study

Senior lecturer. M.A. Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Location and time

According to the timetable on weeks

Learning materials and recommended literature

Textbook Flexvård and the teacher´s own material

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/when recognition of previous studies written and oral exam

Important dates

First meeting:
Exam:
Oral presentation:
Written assignment:

Forms of internationality

The Scandinavian cultural area

Students workload

Equals 4 cr of student´s work

Content and scheduling

According to the timetable

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

National evaluation criteria, discussed during the first classes

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

National evaluation criteria used

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Idem

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Idem

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Idem

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge

Camilla Kåla

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Hyvinkää

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHB2), Laurea Hyvinkää (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sari Lahtinen
Teacher in charge

Sari Lahtinen

Groups
  • SHB224SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Hyvinkää

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Lohja

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna Puisto
Teacher in charge

Anna Puisto

Groups
  • SHF224SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Lohja

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Porvoo

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHP2), Laurea Porvoo (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Ruotsi Virtuaali
Teacher in charge

Anna Puisto

Groups
  • SHP224SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Porvoo

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Hyvinkää

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHB2), Laurea Hyvinkää (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sari Lahtinen
Teacher in charge

Sari Lahtinen

Groups
  • SHB224SA2
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Hyvinkää, ryhmä 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge

Camilla Kåla

Groups
  • SHG224SA2
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi, ryhmä 2
  • SHG224SA3
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi, ryhmä 3

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Teija Lehto
Teacher in charge

Teija Lehto

Groups
  • SHV224SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

31.03.2025 - 06.04.2025

Timing

01.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Teija Lehto
Teacher in charge

Teija Lehto

Groups
  • SHYDIN
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 25.03.2025

Timing

27.03.2025 - 29.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Teija Lehto
Teacher in charge

Teija Lehto

Groups
  • SHV224KN
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K24, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 12.01.2025

Timing

22.01.2025 - 20.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Lohja

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna Puisto
Teacher in charge

Anna Puisto

Groups
  • SHF224KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Lohja

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 06.01.2025

Timing

21.01.2025 - 26.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

0.5 op

Mode of delivery

88 % Contact teaching, 12 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Hyvinkää

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHB2), Laurea Hyvinkää (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sari Lahtinen
Teacher in charge

Sari Lahtinen

Groups
  • SHB224KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Hyvinkää

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 06.01.2025

Timing

20.01.2025 - 08.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

38 % Contact teaching, 62 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Porvoo

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHP2), Laurea Porvoo (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sari Lahtinen
Teacher in charge

Sari Lahtinen

Groups
  • SHP224KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Porvoo

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 06.01.2025

Timing

08.01.2025 - 14.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Teija Lehto
Teacher in charge

Teija Lehto

Groups
  • STV224KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K24, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge

Mirja Villman

Groups
  • SHG224KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B1 of t the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key Swedish language health sector terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in health care sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study

Senior lecturer. M.A. Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Location and time

According to the timetable on weeks 4-11

Learning materials and recommended literature

Textbook Flexvård and the teacher´s own material

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/when recognition of previous studies written and oral exam

Important dates

First meeting: Wed 22 Jan at 13.00-14.30 Zoom
Exam: Thu 13 Mar at 8.30-10.30 Canvas7Proctorio online exam
Oral presentation: Sun 9 Mar by 23.59 on video submitted to Canvas site
Written assignment:Sun 16 Mar by 23.59 Canvas site

Forms of internationality

The Scandinavian cultural area

Students workload

Equals 4 cr of student´s work

Content and scheduling

According to the timetable

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

National evaluation criteria, discussed during the first classes

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

National evaluation criteria used

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Idem

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Idem

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Idem