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Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)

Degree:
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ammattikorkeakoulututkinto

Degree title:
Terveydenhoitaja (AMK)

Credits:
240 ects

Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, muuntokoulutus, K25, Otaniemi
Curriculum code
(STG225KAM)
Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, muuntokoulutus, K23, Otaniemi
Curriculum code
(STG223KAM)
Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, muuntokoulutus, S21, Otaniemi
Curriculum code
(STG221SA2)
Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S20, Otaniemi
Curriculum code
(STG220SA)
Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Kokko
  • Kaija Marttila
Teacher in charge

Anne Kokko

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- analyse the factors causing changes in basic vital functions and the effect of these changes in on the patient's health
- explain how to systematically assess the need for treatment of patients in need of urgent care and implement main clinical tests and treatment procedures required by the patient’s condition
- combine and analyse information received from different sources about the patient's condition
- use research information and recommendations to justify decisions made in acute care
- prioritise treatment procedures related to patient care and assess the response of treatment in acute care nursing
- start basic patient monitoring
- know how to analyse the significance of comprehensive and timely documentation and reporting in the treatment of acute patients
- describe and plan how care technology is used in nursing of an acutely ill patient
- understand the principles of communication and teamwork in acute nursing
- understand the risks related to patient and occupational safety in acute care nursing and is able to describe how to ensure the safety of their activities
- describe the support need an acutely ill patient and their significant others
- analyse and evaluate their own self-regulation methods in the handling of demanding and stressful situations

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
  • Tiina Putkuri
Teacher in charge

Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- assess future changes in working life and their significance for their own career
- describe and recognise employment opportunities in their field
- describe the career development opportunities of public health nurses and draw up career plan for themselves
- utilise and build professional networks
- describe the significance of social media in job seeking

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

06.01.2025 - 30.11.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Minna Nikula
  • Tiina Putkuri
Teacher in charge

Minna Nikula

Groups
  • STG225KAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, muuntokoulutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- assess future changes in working life and their significance for their own career
- describe and recognise employment opportunities in their field
- describe the career development opportunities of public health nurses and draw up career plan for themselves
- utilise and build professional networks
- describe the significance of social media in job seeking

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

RDI proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Heidi Jokinen
  • Kirsi Leinonen
  • Meri Punkari
Teacher in charge

Heidi Jokinen

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- follow the values and ethical principles in nursing care and the work community and assess how well these are followed in practice
- work in a collegial and responsible manner as a part of the work community
- make observations on the client’s basic needs, functional capacity, and changes in vital functions
- support the patient's functional capacity diversely and respond to their basic needs
- prepare a care plan and evaluate the care received by the client, taking the client's resources into consideration
- implement the basic test and procedures required monitoring vital signs as part of patient care and update the care plan accordingly
- implement medication treatment via enteral and local routes and injections under supervision
- document data on patient record and report orally on the client's condition and care
- implement aseptic techniques
- apply methods related to patient and occupational safety and data protection in their work
- act appropriately in a dangerous situation
- describe the importance of a professional care relationship
- apply the principles of empowering presence and interactions in nurse-client communications
- assess their activities together with clients and develop their activities taking clients' experience into account
- assume responsibility for their learning during the placement
- analyse the development of their own competence during the placement and actively utilise feedback to support their development
- search for and present research data in a concise manner to support and develop patient care
- communicate their expertise in team and work communities in a convincing manner

Content

Theme: Responding to the patient's basic needs, patient and occupational safety.

LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing

- Searching for information targeted at a phenomenon or problem in nursing work and formulation of clinical research questions: For example, PICO/PICoa/PCC, mind map or other chosen method.
- Searching and summarising research data
- Feedback from the communication’s teacher.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 1." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

RDI proportion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Jonna Suominen
  • Anu Haavisto
  • Pirjo Huikko
Teacher in charge

Anu Haavisto

Groups
  • SHG224SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of the most common internal medicine and infectious diseases in nursing
- recognise the health risks of theirpatients and give early support for those who need it
- use different patient-oriented guidance methods to support clients’ resources in self-care and life-style habits
- utilise the most common treatment and guidance methods used in the treatment of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and to safely implement treatment and monitoring
- plan, implement and assess the treatment of a patient's pain
- plan, implement and evaluate the treatment of a chronic wound
- recognise a patient at risk of malnutrition and propose methods of nutrition therapy to improve the patient’s nutritional status
- prepare and guide clients in most common imaging examinations
- justify the use of the most common medications and drug classifications in treating patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and assess the effectiveness of medication treatment
- safely administer basic vaccines
- prevent and control infections in their working environment, taking the needs of different patient groups into account
- assess the patient care from the patient and occupational safety perspectives and promote patient safety at all stages of the care
- engage in multiprofessional interaction and cooperation in nursing care of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases

Content

Theme: Treatment of patients with internal medicine or infectious diseases, resource-based patient guidance.

LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing/Searching for information targeted at a phenomenon or problem in nursing work and formulation of clinical research questions:
- For example, PICO/PICoa/PCC, mind map or other chosen method.
- Searching and summarising research data.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 2." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

11 op

RDI proportion

11 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Silja Laitila
  • Kaija Marttila
  • Meri Punkari
Teacher in charge

Kaija Marttila

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

Mental health and substance abuse nursing :

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of the most common mental health disorders, psychiatric illnesses and substance addictions in nursing
- use research and recommendations in decision-making in mental health and substance abuse nursing
- recognise the patient's mental strain, grief and crisis and know how to support them
- build a respectful care relationship with a person suffering from a mental health disorder, a substance abuse client and their significant others
- assess and develop their capabilities in resource-oriented interaction with mental health and substance abuse clients and their significant others
- apply approaches and methods used in mental health disorders and substance abuse nursing in a patient-oriented manner
- justify the medicines and drug classifications used in the care of patients with mental health and substance abuse problems and assess their effectiveness in substance abuse and mental health nursing
- propose solutions and analyse decision-making in the daily nursing of mental health and substance abuse clients
- analyse and develop their competence, well-being at work and recovery
- assess the actual treatment and service path together with the mental health and substance abuse client and propose measures to improve patient-orientation
- communicate their expertise in team and work communities in a convincing manner

Nursing of surgical patients:

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgery and forms of anaesthesia in perioperative nursing
- use research information and recommendations to justify decisions made in perioperative nursing
- prepare a patient for surgery or procedures
- monitor the patient's condition and guide the patient during surgery or procedure
- analyse the information received from different sources about the patient's condition and draw conclusions based on the information
- to implement multiprofessional and network cooperation in the treatment of a surgical patient
- provide self-care guidance for a surgical patient in its main content areas
- treat post-operative pain
- treat a surgical wound
- recognise risks related to infection control, patient and occupational safety, and is able to prevent the risks in daily nursing activities
- recognise situations requiring immediate treatment and is able to respond to a deterioration in the patient's condition
- start basic patient monitoring
- immediately and comprehensively document the assessment of the patient's condition, the treatment and its effectiveness
- administer intravenous medication and intravenous infusions safely
- apply their knowledge of epidural and spinal medication treatment in the care of a surgical patient
- acts as an active member in multiprofessional team in surgical nursing
- justify the medicines and drug classification used by the main client groups and evaluate their effectiveness
- analyse and promote their well-being at work and recovery
- assess the treatment and service path implemented together with the patient and propose measures to improve patient-orientation
- communicate their expertise in team and work communities in a convincing manner

Content

Theme: Evidence-based decision-making in clinical nursing. Effective oral communication skills, presentation and argumentation.

LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing.
- Auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g., PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- Searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
- Feedback from the communication´s teacher.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 3." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

02.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

13 op

RDI proportion

12 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Mäkelä
  • Meri Vuorinen
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Päivi Ylinen

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi
  • SHG223SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others


The following learning objective for public nursing students has been added and the change comes into effect on January 1, 2025. The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate group guidance together with the client and other operators

Content

Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.

LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Miska Mustonen
  • Heidi Jokinen
Teacher in charge

Heidi Jokinen

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the client's role as experts and operators in their own lives
- explain the meaning of client's significant others as an emotional resource
describe the main concepts in a professional relationship and interaction between the client and the nurse/public health nurse in face-to-face and online interaction
- act in a preventive manner while taking the level of risk into account in challenging situations with clients or in situations that pose a risk of violence
- describe the main features of social and health care organisations, the ways in which services are provided and organised, and the organisations’ guidance and supervision in Finland
- utilise electronic service paths as part of the service system
- describe the legislation and information guidance that regulates health care
- describe the data protection and data security requirements of social and health care in creating, using, storing and disposing of patient data

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Miska Mustonen
  • Heidi Jokinen
  • Irene Pylkkänen
Teacher in charge

Heidi Jokinen

Groups
  • STG225KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the client's role as experts and operators in their own lives
- explain the meaning of client's significant others as an emotional resource
describe the main concepts in a professional relationship and interaction between the client and the nurse/public health nurse in face-to-face and online interaction
- act in a preventive manner while taking the level of risk into account in challenging situations with clients or in situations that pose a risk of violence
- describe the main features of social and health care organisations, the ways in which services are provided and organised, and the organisations’ guidance and supervision in Finland
- utilise electronic service paths as part of the service system
- describe the legislation and information guidance that regulates health care
- describe the data protection and data security requirements of social and health care in creating, using, storing and disposing of patient data

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Timing

12.08.2024 - 02.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

0 op

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SFG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
Teacher in charge

Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson

Groups
  • SHG224SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi
  • SFG224SN
    Fysioterapeuttikoulutus, päivätoteutus, S24, Otaniemi
  • SSG224SA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

At the beginning of their studies, all students who have English and/or Swedish qualifications or prior certificates required for studies at Laurea, or who have received previous instruction in English and/or Swedish take initial tests in these languages. The initial tests are the same for all fields of study and may only be taken once. Students who transfer between degrees within Laurea do not have to retake the test. The test is used to check the students' starting level before language studies begin. Students who fail the test must take preparatory studies in the language at the start of their studies. The preparatory studies will be included in the complementary competence studies.

Timing

01.01.2025 - 19.01.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

0 op

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SFG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
Teacher in charge

Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson

Groups
  • SSG225KA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi
  • SFG225KA
    Fysioterapeuttikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi
  • STG225KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi
  • SHG225KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

At the beginning of their studies, all students who have English and/or Swedish qualifications or prior certificates required for studies at Laurea, or who have received previous instruction in English and/or Swedish take initial tests in these languages. The initial tests are the same for all fields of study and may only be taken once. Students who transfer between degrees within Laurea do not have to retake the test. The test is used to check the students' starting level before language studies begin. Students who fail the test must take preparatory studies in the language at the start of their studies. The preparatory studies will be included in the complementary competence studies.

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

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

Mirja Villman

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- 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 English terminology used by professionals in the health sector
- use research information and topical information about the health sector published in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study

https://laurea.zoom.us/j/68020798676?pwd=cnRwU2VPYXVyWU5zbGtnL3JQQWtxZz09 passcode 284452

M.A., senior lecturer Mirja Villman

Location and time

According to the timetable on weeks 3-9

Learning materials and recommended literature

The teacher´s own material in Canvas, textbooks Dear patient and Healthy English

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/When recognition of previous studies, a written exam and an oral presentation

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

The first meeting: Wed 15 Jan at 10.30-12.00 Zoom
Exam: Thu 27 Feb at 9.00-11.00 Canvas/Proctorio online exam
Oral presentation: Sun 23 Feb bt 23.59 on video submitted to Canvas site
Written assignment: Sun 2 Mar by 23.59 Canvas site

Forms of internationality

The English-speaking world and culture

Students workload

3 cr during the course

Content and scheduling

According to the timetable on weeks 3-9

Further information for students

-

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

National evaluation criteria used

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

See above

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

08.01.2025 - 27.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

RDI proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Päivi Ylinen
  • Kirsi Leinonen
Teacher in charge

Päivi Ylinen

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the principles of assessing the need for reliable care at the nurse's appointment
- describe and justify the methods of clinical evidence-based and data collection in assessing the need for treatment of clients of different ages
- describe the principles related to the guidance of further care so that the patient can receive help in a timely and smooth manner
- apply their knowledge of the safe implementation of minor procedures in primary health care
- assess the suitability of electronic services and digital solutions from the perspective of different user groups
- use electronic services, solutions and remote technology in client care and to support decision-making
- plan successful online interaction and service situations and digital care paths using different applications and environments
- guide clients in self-care, as users of electronic services and as producers and holders of well-being information
- make use of evidence-based data and recommendations in their work at a nursing clinic
- plan, implement and evaluate group guidance together with clients and other operators
- assess and develop their own guidance and interaction skills
- provide first aid in life-threatening situations

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Kokko
  • Eliisa Kukkola
  • Pirjo Huikko
Teacher in charge

Anne Kokko

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain the main concepts of anatomy and physiology
- describe the structure and functioning of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, and explain their significance in the functioning of the human body as a whole
- explain the main concepts of microbiology and pathology, and the classification of diseases
- explain the significance of microbes for human health and the causation of infectious diseases
- explain how different factors affect the causation of diseases and cause changes in the body
- explain the different types of tissue damage, their causation mechanisms and symptoms

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Kokko
  • Mikko Aulio
  • Pirjo Huikko
Teacher in charge

Anne Kokko

Groups
  • STG225KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain the main concepts of anatomy and physiology
- describe the structure and functioning of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, and explain their significance in the functioning of the human body as a whole
- explain the main concepts of microbiology and pathology, and the classification of diseases
- explain the significance of microbes for human health and the causation of infectious diseases
- explain how different factors affect the causation of diseases and cause changes in the body
- explain the different types of tissue damage, their causation mechanisms and symptoms

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

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Meri Vuorinen
  • Kirsi Leinonen
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Leinonen

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of changes related to ageing, health risk factors and most common illnesses of the elderly in their nursing care
- apply the principles and recommendations related to the assessment of the functional capacity, service needs of elderly patients and service guidance
- apply the main principles of rehabilitation and resource-oriented care while supporting health, functional capacity and care for elderly patients
- apply research data and recommendations in the planning, implementation and assessment of the quality of care for elderly patients
- describe and justify the most common examinations and procedures needed in the nursing care of elderly patients when the general condition of the elderly patient has suddenly deteriorated
- describe the special features of interaction and guidance in the nursing of elderly patients and patients with a memory disorders
- describe and justify the use of digital and technological aids in the monitoring and treating of the health of elderly patients and their rehabilitation

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 90

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Monika Cseh
  • Pia Lahtinen
  • Meri Punkari
Teacher in charge

Pia Lahtinen

Groups
  • SHG224SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- define the meaning of evidence-based information and how it is produced, summarised and distributed
- describe the nurse's/public health nurse's role in evidence-based care and commit to implementing it
- describe the significance of different types of information in client contacts and evidence-based nursing in health care services
- search for information in the most common nursing and other health science databases
- critically assess and apply national and international research data
- describe the basic Information related to copyright and mark reference sources
- apply the basics of reporting and scientific writing
- present information in different ways, taking the target group and its needs into account
- acquire basic presentation skills and use them in practise
- display a positive attitude towards research and evidence-based nursing
- discuss the significance of human rights, values of nursing, ethical principles and instructions in nursing and their own work
- recognise the existence of ethical conflicts and propose justified solutions to them

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

RDI proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

43 % Contact teaching, 57 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Ami Heikkinen
  • Anne Kokko
  • Anna Ojala
  • Kaisa Porkka-Toivonen
  • Sari Juvonen
  • Pirjo Huikko
Teacher in charge

Anna Ojala

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply research information and recommendations in supporting patient’s functional capacity, and caring for their vital functions and basic needs
- apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology when rationalizing the methods supporting patient´s vital function
- justify, implement and interpret the main diagnostic tests and procedures required in monitoring patient´s vital functions as part of their care
- describe the main content of nutrition recommendations for different age and target groups and implement the recommendations in patient care
- utilise information on factors affecting the risk of malnutrition and the principles of its prevention
- utilise information in identifying and evaluating a patient's pain and of the principles and methods of non-pharmacological pain management
- describe the principles and methods used in recognising and assessing patient´s pain, and implementing non-pharmacological pain management
- describe the responsibility and good practices in promoting patient and client safety
- implement aseptic techniques and apply the principles of infection control
- work ergonomically and utilise versatile guidance methods and available helping aids in transferring patients and preventing falls
- apply the basics of professional interaction in nursing
- recognise a lifeless patient and perform basic resuscitation
- prepare a dead body with dignity
- support and assist significant others after death
- take samples and guide the patient while taking samples
- apply the nursing process when documenting in the patient information system and assess the relevancy, consistency and quality of the documented data
- act in First Aid situations

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

RDI proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

43 % Contact teaching, 57 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • SH W Virtuaali
  • Anne Kokko
  • Anna Ojala
  • Fys2 Virtuaali
  • Pirjo Huikko
Teacher in charge

Anna Ojala

Groups
  • STG225KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply research information and recommendations in supporting patient’s functional capacity, and caring for their vital functions and basic needs
- apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology when rationalizing the methods supporting patient´s vital function
- justify, implement and interpret the main diagnostic tests and procedures required in monitoring patient´s vital functions as part of their care
- describe the main content of nutrition recommendations for different age and target groups and implement the recommendations in patient care
- utilise information on factors affecting the risk of malnutrition and the principles of its prevention
- utilise information in identifying and evaluating a patient's pain and of the principles and methods of non-pharmacological pain management
- describe the principles and methods used in recognising and assessing patient´s pain, and implementing non-pharmacological pain management
- describe the responsibility and good practices in promoting patient and client safety
- implement aseptic techniques and apply the principles of infection control
- work ergonomically and utilise versatile guidance methods and available helping aids in transferring patients and preventing falls
- apply the basics of professional interaction in nursing
- recognise a lifeless patient and perform basic resuscitation
- prepare a dead body with dignity
- support and assist significant others after death
- take samples and guide the patient while taking samples
- apply the nursing process when documenting in the patient information system and assess the relevancy, consistency and quality of the documented data
- act in First Aid situations

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 01.06.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

RDI proportion

0.5 op

Mode of delivery

25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

30 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Meri Vuorinen
  • Irene Pylkkänen
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Meri Vuorinen

Groups
  • SHG223SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the normal development stages of a child and a young person and is able to support the development of healthy and sick children and young persons
- describe the most common illnesses in children and young people, assess the required care needs, investigations, provided care and follow-up.
- use evidence-based information and recommendations when justifying decision-making in nursing of children, young people and families
- describe the special features of a care relationship, interaction and guidance in nursing of children, young people and families
- describe the care and service paths of treating children and young people and the significance of multiprofessional team and network collaboration
- apply their knowledge of the most common disabilities when providing nursing care for children with disabilities

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

12.08.2024 - 25.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

RDI proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Elina Kauhanen
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
  • Päivi Ylinen
  • Riikka Ketonen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate resource-based guidance and online guidance for families with children, varying pedagogical methods and justifying them ethically
- apply evidence-based health promotion working methods in the public health nursing of a child at a child health clinic
- strengthen and support emotional skills and parenthood in families with children
- analyse and support factors that protect and strengthen the mental health, resources and health of families with children
- assess the child's comprehensive development, safe growth environment and their significance for the child's health and well-being
- use their expertise in health promotion in multiprofessional cooperation at the individual, group and community level
- comply with national and regional health policy guidelines in public health nursing

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Elina Kauhanen
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
  • Päivi Ylinen
  • Riikka Ketonen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi

Groups
  • STG225KAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, muuntokoulutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate resource-based guidance and online guidance for families with children, varying pedagogical methods and justifying them ethically
- apply evidence-based health promotion working methods in the public health nursing of a child at a child health clinic
- strengthen and support emotional skills and parenthood in families with children
- analyse and support factors that protect and strengthen the mental health, resources and health of families with children
- assess the child's comprehensive development, safe growth environment and their significance for the child's health and well-being
- use their expertise in health promotion in multiprofessional cooperation at the individual, group and community level
- comply with national and regional health policy guidelines in public health nursing

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

12.08.2024 - 06.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Valpuri Seikkula
  • Minna Nikula
  • Meri Vuorinen
Teacher in charge

Minna Nikula

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate resource-based guidance, working methods and online guidance of an expectant family, varying pedagogical methods and with ethical justifications
- analyse and support factors that protect and strengthen the mental health, resources and health of an expectant family
- assess the health of the expectant mother and the fetus and recognise the risk factors associated with pregnancy and childbirth
- use expertise in health promotion in multiprofessional cooperation at the individual, group and community level
- comply with national and regional health policy guidelines in public health nursing

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

13.01.2025 - 07.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Minna Nikula
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Päivi Ylinen

Groups
  • STG225KAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, muuntokoulutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate resource-based guidance, working methods and online guidance of an expectant family, varying pedagogical methods and with ethical justifications
- analyse and support factors that protect and strengthen the mental health, resources and health of an expectant family
- assess the health of the expectant mother and the fetus and recognise the risk factors associated with pregnancy and childbirth
- use expertise in health promotion in multiprofessional cooperation at the individual, group and community level
- comply with national and regional health policy guidelines in public health nursing

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

RDI proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Heidi Jokinen
  • Päivi Ylinen
  • Anu Haavisto
Teacher in charge

Päivi Ylinen

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- calculate medication doses correctly
- apply the legislation and information guidance related to medication treatment
- provide safe medication treatment
- administer medication treatment via the enteral and topical routes and as injections
- use different pharmaceutical databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

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

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • SH W Virtuaali
  • Ville Lindholm
  • Anu Haavisto
Teacher in charge

Anu Haavisto

Groups
  • STG225KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- calculate medication doses correctly
- apply the legislation and information guidance related to medication treatment
- provide safe medication treatment
- administer medication treatment via the enteral and topical routes and as injections
- use different pharmaceutical databases

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

RDI proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Kokko
  • Anna Ojala
  • Jonna Suominen
Teacher in charge

Anna Ojala

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- calculate medication doses correctly
- apply knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and the basics of medication treatment when planning, implementing and evaluating treatment for patients with medical and infectious diseases
- describe the main drug classifications, drugs’ active ingredients and medicines used in long-term and acute care and their mechanisms
- implement safe and aseptic medication treatment using different routes of administration

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

RDI proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna Ojala
  • Kaija Marttila
Teacher in charge

Anna Ojala

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- calculate medication doses correctly
- apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and the implementation of pharmaceutical care when planning, implementing and evaluating the medication treatment of a surgical or acutely ill patient
- treat a patient's acute pain with medications
- plan, implement and evaluate the administration of intravenous nutrition
- explain the basic principles of safe blood transfusion
- explain the basics of epidural and spinal medication
- explain the basics of safe and aseptic use of central venous catheters

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

09.01.2025 - 28.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

0.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Irene Pylkkänen
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Päivi Ylinen

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- calculate medication doses correctly
- safely implement medication treatment for older people in health care wards and home environments
- safely implement medication treatment for children
- safely implement medication treatment for pregnant and postpartum women
- safely implement intravenous infusion therapy for children, young people and the elderly

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

13.08.2024 - 16.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
Teacher in charge

Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan and administer vaccinations for persons going abroad
- recognise the vaccination needs of people arriving from different environments, draw up an individual plan for carrying out vaccinations
- justify well and comprehensibly the significance of vaccinations to citizens

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

12.08.2024 - 08.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

0 op

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Mika Forsberg
Teacher in charge

Mika Forsberg

Groups
  • SHG224SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

At the beginning of their studies, all students take initial tests in mathematics. The initial test may only be taken once. Student shows in the initial test that they have the basic knowledge of the field's mathematical solutions. Students who fail the test must take basic studies in mathematics at the start of their studies. The basic studies in mathematics is included in the complementary competence studies.

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

0 op

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Mika Forsberg
Teacher in charge

Mika Forsberg

Groups
  • STG225KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi
  • SHG225KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

At the beginning of their studies, all students take initial tests in mathematics. The initial test may only be taken once. Student shows in the initial test that they have the basic knowledge of the field's mathematical solutions. Students who fail the test must take basic studies in mathematics at the start of their studies. The basic studies in mathematics is included in the complementary competence studies.

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 04.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

RDI proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Putkuri
  • Pia Lahtinen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Putkuri

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common mental health disorders in children, young people and adults and their main examination and treatment methods
- use evidence-based information and recommendations when justifying decisions, approaches and working methods used in mental health and substance abuse nursing care
- apply the principles of resource-oriented interaction in the care of a mental health and substance abuse clients and in supporting the significant others
- recognise the patient's difficult emotions, psychological strain, grief and crisis, and describe how to help the patient and their significant others to manage these difficult feelings
- describe the significance of the service system for mental health and substance abuse nursing, digital services and work in multiprofessional teams and networks
- describe the special features of medication treatment in mental health nursing
- explain the significance of ethical guidelines and legislation in mental health and substance abuse nursing
- recognise special features related to cultures and subcultures in mental health and substance abuse nursing
- analyse ethical questions related to mental health and substance abuse nursing
- analyse the significance of their own attitudes, perceptions and resources when implementing client-oriented nursing

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

15 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Miska Mustonen
  • Kirsi Ronkainen
  • Heidi Jokinen
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
  • Minna Nikula
  • Tiina Putkuri
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Putkuri

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply evidence-based information and research and development methods to develop nursing practice
- conceptualise phenomena in working life based on researched data
- work collaboratively and responsibly in development projects with working life and other partners
- present justified development proposals related to patient care and working life
- assess their own activities and solutions critically
- manage their own activities and thesis work
- manage thesis process and present their ideas logically and with justifications
- demonstrate readiness for independent expert work

Grading scale

H-5

Timing

12.08.2024 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Minna Nikula
  • Tiina Putkuri
Teacher in charge

Minna Nikula

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- form an understanding of the expertise and competence needed in a registered nurse's/public health nurse's work
- apply different study methods and plan the progress of their studies in line with their personal goals
- assess their strengths and development goals from the perspective of studying and their future profession
- assess their need for guidance and support and find support for their studies
- apply the good practices of a functional work community in work and study environments
- intervene in unprofessional and unethical activities in work and study environments

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi

Groups
  • STG225KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- form an understanding of the expertise and competence needed in a registered nurse's/public health nurse's work
- apply different study methods and plan the progress of their studies in line with their personal goals
- assess their strengths and development goals from the perspective of studying and their future profession
- assess their need for guidance and support and find support for their studies
- apply the good practices of a functional work community in work and study environments
- intervene in unprofessional and unethical activities in work and study environments

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 09.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

Mode of delivery

34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Kokko
  • Anna Ojala
  • Kaija Marttila
Teacher in charge

Kaija Marttila

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common diseases and injuries and their investigations and treatment methods in the field of surgery
- describe the different areas of anaesthesiology and the different forms of anaesthesia
- describe and justify the most common examinations and treatment and monitoring methods of in perioperative nursing
- use evidence-based information and research to justify decisions made in perioperative nursing
- apply the main principles of self-care guidance in perioperative nursing and describe its main contents
- describe the main principles of how patient care technology and monitoring, examination and care methods can be used safely and effectively as part of perioperative nursing
- describe how to prevent hazardous incidents at all stages of the perioperative treatment process
- describe the care and service paths of a surgical patient, taking into consideration digital solutions and the significance of working in multiprofessional teams and networks

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

07.01.2025 - 02.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Minna Nikula
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
Teacher in charge

Minna Nikula

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- justify the need for vaccination to the individual, the community and society and find out the legislation underlying the vaccination
- describe the diseases to be prevented by vaccination, the benefits of vaccination and preventive measures in disease prevention
- find out the vaccines included in the national vaccination program, the different types of vaccines and the basics of the chemical composition of the vaccines
- guide the client based on the latest evidence-based information and based on a good client experience
- vaccinate safely and skillfully, considering the preparation of vaccinations, the different vaccination techniques and the precautions involved in vaccination
- identify the anaphylactic reaction and start the necessary treatment s procedures and guide the client for further treatment

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

14.01.2025 - 03.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Minna Nikula
Teacher in charge

Minna Nikula

Groups
  • STG225KAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, muuntokoulutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- justify the need for vaccination to the individual, the community and society and find out the legislation underlying the vaccination
- describe the diseases to be prevented by vaccination, the benefits of vaccination and preventive measures in disease prevention
- find out the vaccines included in the national vaccination program, the different types of vaccines and the basics of the chemical composition of the vaccines
- guide the client based on the latest evidence-based information and based on a good client experience
- vaccinate safely and skillfully, considering the preparation of vaccinations, the different vaccination techniques and the precautions involved in vaccination
- identify the anaphylactic reaction and start the necessary treatment s procedures and guide the client for further treatment

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Timing

12.08.2024 - 02.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

0 op

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SFG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
Teacher in charge

Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson

Groups
  • SHG224SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi
  • SFG224SN
    Fysioterapeuttikoulutus, päivätoteutus, S24, Otaniemi
  • SSG224SA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Timing

01.01.2025 - 19.01.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

0 op

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 160

Degree programmes
  • Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SFG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
Teacher in charge

Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson

Groups
  • SSG225KA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi
  • SFG225KA
    Fysioterapeuttikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi
  • STG225KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi
  • SHG225KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K25, Otaniemi

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

12.02.2025 - 22.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

0 op

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Kaija Marttila
Teacher in charge

Kaija Marttila

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Miska Mustonen
  • Meri Vuorinen
Teacher in charge

Meri Vuorinen

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology while promoting sexual and reproductive health
- analyse the significance of sexual and gender diversity in their work
- apply research data and recommendations when identifying factors affecting sexual and reproductive health when justifying methods for supporting them
- recognise the patient’s need for guidance for sexuality in connection to illnesses and crisis
- discuss sexuality related issues with patient and their significant others
- promote sexual guidance as part of nurse’s work
- describe the most common gynaecological illnesses and their related investigations, provided care and follow-up
- describe and explain the normal course and monitoring of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum
- describe and justify the most common examinations and methods of nursing care during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum
- describe the principles of maternal, new-born and family care after childbirth

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

9 op

Virtual proportion

6 op

Mode of delivery

34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Kokko
  • Jonna Suominen
  • Anu Haavisto
Teacher in charge

Jonna Suominen

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- describe changes in the body caused by the most common internal medicine and infectious diseases
- describe the main diagnostic tests and principles of care and prevention of internal medicine and infectious diseases
- apply research data and recommendations on the most important treatment methods, procedures and monitoring of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases
- justify the significance of self-care guidance for patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and describe its main contents
- describe the principles and main methods of treating a chronic wound
- explain the principles of the mechanism and treatment of chronic pain as part of the treatment of patients with internal medicine diseases
- use digital tools in monitoring the health status of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases
- describe and justify the nurses´/public health nurses´ actions in situations requiring immediate care and resuscitation
- justify the significance and methods of nutritional care as part of the treatment of patients with internal medicine diseases
- describe how the patient is prepared for and guided in the most common medical imaging examinations
- promote patient safety and prevent hazardous incidents at all stages of internal medicine and infectious patients care process

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

3 op

Mode of delivery

25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • TH W Virtuaali
  • Heidi Jokinen
Teacher in charge

Heidi Jokinen

Groups
  • STG224SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- analyse the health risks and threats to the populations’ health on community and individual level
- apply recommendations and research information related to the prevention of chronic illnesses when planning and implementing guidance on healthy lifestyles for patients and their families
- plan and implement interventions to promote health and functional capacity for individuals and significant others in utilising multiprofessional cooperation and networks
- plan, implement and evaluate resource-based guidance and online guidance that supports individual self-management with varying pedagogical methods and with ethical justifications
- describe guidance and information related to the prevention and control of infectious diseases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

19.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Päivi Ylinen

Groups
  • STG221SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S21, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- recognise self-management and time management skills as part of their work
- understand the basic principles of entrepreneurial activities and the entrepreneurial spirit
- analyse the significance of leadership in functional organisations
- integrate continuous professional development into their own work
- promote the positive direction of change
- recognise the rights and obligations in their work
- integrate well-being at work as part of one's own and the team's coping
- act as a member of a work community and a team following ethical principles
- recognise the quality of good health care work and is able to participate in quality work
- integrate decision-making skills in their work
- through their own activities, support the learning, competence and motivation of their team, groups and students
- explain factors affecting cost awareness in health care and recognise their role as part of the unit's finances
- communicate and market in their work and activities

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 450

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
  • Minna Nikula
Teacher in charge

Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi

Groups
  • STG225KAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, muuntokoulutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

Opiskelija osaa
- hyödyntää asiakas- ja voimavaralähtöisen kohtaamisen, ohjaamisen ja tukemisen perusperiaatteita työssään
- perustella viestinnän merkitystä terveystiedon välittymisessä
- huomioida vauvaperheiden hyvinvointiin liittyviä tekijöitä
- osaa hyödyntää tutkimustietoa vauvaperheiden terveydestä ja hyvinvoinnista

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 04.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Putkuri
  • Kaisa Porkka-Toivonen
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Putkuri

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate resource-based guidance and online guidance for school-age children and their families, varying pedagogical methods and justifying them ethically
- analyse and develop evidence-based working methods based on school and student health care
- assess and support the comprehensive development of school-age children and students as well as a safe growth environment
- strengthen the mental health of school-age children and students
- use expertise in health promotion in multiprofessional cooperation at the individual, group and community level
- assess and act as a health promoter for the school and study community as well as the school environment

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

15.01.2025 - 15.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Leino
  • Tiina Putkuri
  • Fys2 Virtuaali
Teacher in charge

Tiina Putkuri

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate resource-based guidance and online guidance for school-age children and their families, varying pedagogical methods and justifying them ethically
- analyse and develop evidence-based working methods based on school and student health care
- assess and support the comprehensive development of school-age children and students as well as a safe growth environment
- strengthen the mental health of school-age children and students
- use expertise in health promotion in multiprofessional cooperation at the individual, group and community level
- assess and act as a health promoter for the school and study community as well as the school environment

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.03.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Leino
  • Tiina Putkuri
Teacher in charge

Tiina Putkuri

Groups
  • STG225KAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, muuntokoulutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate resource-based guidance and online guidance for school-age children and their families, varying pedagogical methods and justifying them ethically
- analyse and develop evidence-based working methods based on school and student health care
- assess and support the comprehensive development of school-age children and students as well as a safe growth environment
- strengthen the mental health of school-age children and students
- use expertise in health promotion in multiprofessional cooperation at the individual, group and community level
- assess and act as a health promoter for the school and study community as well as the school environment

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

RDI proportion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Päivi Ylinen

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

Practice in Public Health Nursing 1. during Pregnancy, Infancy and Under School Age
The student is able to
- describe the purposes, objectives and contents of maternity and child health clinic inspections
- apply the health examination programme in practice
- carry out screening studies
- use a reflective work approach during the appointment work and utilise the necessary evidence-based methods to assess the health of the expectant mother and children and to record data appropriately
- support interaction between the child and the parent
- recognise, guide and support families individually in self-care, health-promoting choices and health maintenance
- assess maternal and fetal health and recognise health problems and risk factors related to pregnancy and childbirth and guide the patient to treatment in a timely manner
- support parenthood and recognise parents' resources
- recognise the need for support for children and families and, if necessary, refer them to the appropriate help in a timely manner
- actively participate in other forms of child health clinic work, such as home visits and online and group guidance, in addition to the standard appointment work
- guide families in social security matters and describe issues related to confirming the paternity of a father
- take into account the possibilities, societal importance and multicultural perspectives of child health clinic activities
- describe the situations when social work support is needed for the family or the need for child welfare notification is assessed
- guide families in Swedish, English or assisted by an interpreter
- interact with clients in a respectful and ethical manner
- act as a member of the work community
- implement the vaccination programme of the child health clinic according to the family's individual needs
- assess their own competence and develop their own activities as a supporter of families

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

RDI proportion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
Teacher in charge

Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- make justified independent decisions in assessing the need for treatment, taking professional ethics into account
-plan, implement and evaluate public health nursing
- use health care methods that strengthen resources in different operating environments
- guide and support clients in self-care, health habits and lifestyle changes
- perform clinical procedures that are part of the public health nurse’s work
- recognise the contents, tasks and responsibilities of public health nursing work in occupational health care, the work community and the working environment
- draw on national and regional health policy policies, plans and guidelines concerning occupational health care as starting points for their work
- recognise the possibilities of occupational health care in supporting the working-age population and understand the operating process of occupational health care
- carry out various health examinations and screening among the working-age population and assess the need for treatment, following ethical principles
- draw on various reports in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health care work of working-age clients
- describe the workplace survey process and understand the significance of the workplace survey
- recognise health risks caused by work in different tasks
- promote the health of employees and their ability to work and function at different stages of their careers
- the main principles of compensation classes defined by Kela in occupational health care activities
- guide and vaccinate travellers and immigrants
- assess their own competence and interaction skills and develop their activities
- assess the health and safety of clients of different ages and their families
- promote the health and safety of work and the working environment
- guide clients in Swedish, English or assisted by an interpreter
- assess and develop data recording
- be a member of a multiprofessional team
- utilise electronic services and technology

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

RDI proportion

7 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Putkuri
Teacher in charge

Tiina Putkuri

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- recognise the contents and tasks of the school nurse's work as part of pupil well-being and the school community
- take into account national and regional health policies, plans and guidelines concerning school and student health care as starting points for their work
- take into account the possibilities and societal significance of school and student health care activities and multicultural perspectives
- participate in multiprofessional network-based work and in the various tasks of pupil well-being, taking professional ethics into account
- find out about the significance of the audit of the school environment and the school community for the health and well-being of school-age children
- describe the objectives and contents of the health examination programme for school-age children and students and apply them in client situations
- carry out screening studies
- assess the comprehensive growth, development, study ability and family situation of a child and young person of school age
- support and guide in health problems and risk factors related to health and well-being both in the appointment work and online services
- support young people in identifying their challenges and help them utilise their own resources and strengthen their decision-making skills and sense of participation
- describe situations where social work support or child welfare is needed
- find out about the possibilities and needs of preventing non-communicable and infectious diseases in school environments
- promote sexual and mental health
- to guide clients in Swedish, English or assisted by an interpreter
- guide and vaccinate school-age children and students
- be a member of the school community
- examine and evaluate the posture of school-age children
- assess their own competence and develop their own activities

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

RDI proportion

7 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Päivi Ylinen

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- act professionally and independently as a public health nurse or registered nurse
- lead their own activities and make proposals for developing evidence-based activities of the team
- act as a health promotion expert in a multiprofessional team and network, drawing on shared expertise
- use health and well-being technology ethically and in a client-oriented manner in promoting and treating health and well-being
- assess the functioning of the service system from the perspective of reducing health disparities in society
- promote the realisation of human rights, inclusion and equality in different communities and societies
- monitor the costs and effectiveness of health care
- communicate effectively through different means with clients and partners and in the work community

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 30.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

RDI proportion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- assess and develop their competence and nursing expertise in their chosen training environment
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client situations, promoting clients' agency and participation
- analyse the client care, service and work community's operating methods from the perspective of the effectiveness, safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of the care
- assess nursing from the perspective of ecological, economic and social sustainable development
- analyse factors affecting their well-being at work and resources and promote their own well-being at work and means of coping
- assess and describe their competence and identify competence needs in a multidisciplinary network that meet the needs of a changing society

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 04.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Putkuri
  • Meri Punkari
Teacher in charge

Tiina Putkuri

Groups
  • STG221SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S21, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate a topical working life health promotion task or project
- utilise different methodological solutions for development and ways of innovation and apply them in the planning of health promotion interventions
- communicate about their development work at its different stages

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

RDI proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
Teacher in charge

Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate the public health nursing with the working-age population in accordance with the principles of sustainable development
- apply evidence-based health promotion working methods in the public health nursing with the working-age population
- plan, implement and evaluate the prevention of infectious diseases
- strengthen the mental health of the working-age population
- act as a health promotion expert in multiprofessional cooperation at the individual, group and community level
- analyse and report on the impacts of changes in the operating environment on the health and well-being of the working-age population
- identify environmental health aspects and threats

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
Teacher in charge

Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi

Groups
  • STG225KAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, muuntokoulutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate the public health nursing with the working-age population in accordance with the principles of sustainable development
- apply evidence-based health promotion working methods in the public health nursing with the working-age population
- plan, implement and evaluate the prevention of infectious diseases
- strengthen the mental health of the working-age population
- act as a health promotion expert in multiprofessional cooperation at the individual, group and community level
- analyse and report on the impacts of changes in the operating environment on the health and well-being of the working-age population
- identify environmental health aspects and threats

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

27.08.2024 - 27.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

RDI proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Päivi Ylinen

Groups
  • STG221SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S21, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- assess the significance of international and national strategies and the health and social services reform in public health nursing
- base their activities on multidisciplinary community-based orientation
- plan and implement public health nursing and the promotion of well-being in multidisciplinary working groups
- assess the effectiveness of services promoting health and well-being and the need for renewal from the viewpoint of individuals and society

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

02.04.2025 - 26.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Päivi Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Päivi Ylinen

Groups
  • STG225KAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, muuntokoulutus, K25, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- assess the significance of international and national strategies and the health and social services reform in public health nursing
- base their activities on multidisciplinary community-based orientation
- plan and implement public health nursing and the promotion of well-being in multidisciplinary working groups
- assess the effectiveness of services promoting health and well-being and the need for renewal from the viewpoint of individuals and society

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Kokko
  • Minna Nikula
  • Tiina Putkuri
  • Kaija Marttila
  • Kirsi Leinonen
Teacher in charge

Anne Kokko

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 18.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

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

Mirja Villman

Groups
  • STG223SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- communicate independently in Swedish orally and in writing in their work on the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and according to the requirements of Universities of Applied Sciences Decree (1129/2014 7§)
- improve their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the care sector.

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study

https://laurea.zoom.us/j/738414399
passcode: 494821

M.A., senior lecturer Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Location and time

According to the timetable on weeks 34-40

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material on Canvas site and textbook Flexvård

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/when recognition of previous studies: written exam, oral presentation and possibly a written assignment

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

First Zoom meeting: Wed 21 Aug at 10.00-11.30
Oral presentation: Sun 22.9. 23.59 on video
Exam: Wed 2 Oct at 16.00-18.00 Canvas/Proctorio
Written assignment: by Sun 29 Sep 23.59

Forms of internationality

The Nordic language and cultural area

Students workload

Equals 4 cr of a student´s work

Content and scheduling

On weeks 34-40

Further information for students

-

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exam (fail-5), oral presentation (fail-5) and written assignment (pass/fail)
National evaluation criteria in use

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

National evaluation criteria in use

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

National evaluation criteria in use

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

See above

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

See above