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Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)

Degree:
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ammattikorkeakoulututkinto

Degree title:
Terveydenhoitaja (AMK)

Credits:
240 ects

Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, muuntokoulutus, S24, Tikkurila
Curriculum code
(STV224SA)
Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, muuntokoulutus, S23, Tikkurila
Curriculum code
(STV223SAM)
Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, muuntokoulutus, K22, Tikkurila
Curriculum code
(STV222KA)
Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K21, Tikkurila
Curriculum code
(STV221KN)
Enrollment

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Marja Vellonen
Teacher in charge

Marja Vellonen

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Riikka Ketonen
Teacher in charge

Riikka Ketonen

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

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

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

RDI proportion

7 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Ilari Ernamo
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Saara Laakso
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
  • Tanja Hakkarainen
Teacher in charge

Tanja Hakkarainen

Groups
  • STV224KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K24, Tikkurila

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

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

02.10.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

RDI proportion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
  • Sari Juvonen
Teacher in charge

Sari Juvonen

Groups
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila

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

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

19.02.2024 - 02.06.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

11 op

RDI proportion

11 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Ilari Ernamo
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Pitkänen
  • Saara Laakso
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
  • Ville Lindholm
Teacher in charge

Tiina Pitkänen

Groups
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila

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

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

18.09.2023 - 22.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

13 op

RDI proportion

13 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Leino
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Irene Latva-Korpela

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

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

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Annika Kallio
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
Teacher in charge

Eija Okker-Tikkunen

Scheduling groups
  • Koskee vain Avoimen AMK:n asiakkaita, älä ilmoittaudu tähän pienryhmään (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • STV224KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K24, Tikkurila
Small groups
  • This only applies to customers of the open university of applied sciences

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

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sari Myréen
Teacher in charge

Sari Myréen

Groups
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- can communicate independently and interact in English
- take advantage of research information in English
- develop their professional language skills using different learning techniques

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Students do not demonstrate adequate proficiency in submitting vocabulary and comprehension tasks nor in producing spoken and written professional communications.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students demonstrate an understanding of key principles of effective communication for professional purposes. They can achieve communication objectives in a range of work-related situations, modify their communication style according to context and the requirements of the message, and manage interpersonal interactions with people from different backgrounds. Spoken fluency and range are sufficient to manage common professional situations. Writing shows satisfactory control of grammar and lexis for the production of standard professional messages.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Students demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of effective communication for professional purposes. They are able to achieve communication objectives in a range of work-related situations with a degree of success and can adapt their communication style to suit the requirements of audience and context. Speech is fluent, with a high degree of grammatical and propositional control. Writing shows good control of grammar, lexis, and style in a range of texts for professional purposes.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Students demonstrate an excellent understanding of key principles of effective communication for professional purposes. They are able to communicate clearly, concisely, and appropriately in a wide range of work-related situations and are effective in adapting both the style and content of a message to different audiences and in different contexts. Speech is very fluent, flexible, and easy to understand, with a high degree of grammatical control and propositional precision. Writing shows excellent control of grammar, lexis, and style in producing a variety of text types and genres.

Enrollment

11.09.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

11.10.2023 - 04.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Johanna Saastamoinen

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and analyse the factors that increase vulnerability, the related support needs and their significance in nursing
- analyse special issues related to multicultural client work and immigration in social and health care
- encounter vulnerable clients sensitively in care and service situations
- promote the agency, participation and rehabilitation of vulnerable clients and their close ones as part of nursing
- describe the tasks of the service network and different actors of vulnerable client groups as part of the care and service chain as well as consult other experts
- use evidence-based data and recommendations in the guidance and nursing of vulnerable and immigrant clients
- analyse myths, beliefs and prejudices related to one's own and other people's vulnerabilities and promote the development of positive attitudes

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
  • Tapani Risto
Teacher in charge

Tapani Risto

Scheduling groups
  • Koskee vain Avoimen AMK:n asiakkaita, älä ilmoittaudu tähän pienryhmään (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • STV224KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K24, Tikkurila
Small groups
  • This only applies to customers of the open university of applied sciences

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

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Annika Kallio
Teacher in charge

Annika Kallio

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Saara Laakso
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
  • Monika Cseh
Teacher in charge

Eija Okker-Tikkunen

Scheduling groups
  • Koskee vain Avoimen AMK:n asiakkaita, älä ilmoittaudu tähän pienryhmään (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • STV224KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K24, Tikkurila
Small groups
  • This only applies to customers of the open university of applied sciences

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

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
Teacher in charge

Eija Okker-Tikkunen

Groups
  • STV221KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K21, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- justify the main national and international health policy guidelines in the changing social and health care environments
- analyse good practices in an innovative organisation, well-functioning work community and management
- evaluate the implementation of quality management, cost efficiency and patient safety as well as factors affecting their implementation
- propose ways to improve the quality, cost efficiency and patient safety in social welfare and healthcare services
- lead and coordinate their own actions and the operation of their team

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

72 % Contact teaching, 28 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Ilari Ernamo
  • Annika Kallio
  • Ulla Jauhiainen
  • Tanja Hakkarainen
Teacher in charge

Tanja Hakkarainen

Groups
  • STV224KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K24, Tikkurila

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

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

22.05.2023 - 06.08.2023

Timing

14.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Leino
  • Kati Saarinen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Leino

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

22.08.2023 - 15.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Johanna Häkkinen
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
  • Riikka Ketonen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Riikka Ketonen

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

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

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Johanna Häkkinen
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Anna-Kaisa Hankaniemi
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Anne Pirinen
  • Riikka Ketonen
Teacher in charge

Riikka Ketonen

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Valpuri Seikkula
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Elina Kauhanen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Anne Suvitie

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

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

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Valpuri Seikkula
  • Elina Kauhanen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Anne Suvitie

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

19.02.2024 - 07.06.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Ulla Jauhiainen
Teacher in charge

Ulla Jauhiainen

Groups
  • STV224KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K24, Tikkurila

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

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Ulla Jauhiainen
Teacher in charge

Ulla Jauhiainen

Groups
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila

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

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

09.01.2024 - 13.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Ulla Jauhiainen
Teacher in charge

Ulla Jauhiainen

Groups
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila

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

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

18.08.2023 - 08.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Kati Saarinen
Teacher in charge

Kati Saarinen

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- 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

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 17.12.2023

Timing

24.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Leino
Teacher in charge

Tiina Leino

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

0 op

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Jyrki Innanen
Teacher in charge

Jyrki Innanen

Groups
  • STV224KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K24, Tikkurila

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

05.12.2023 - 11.02.2024

Timing

18.03.2024 - 29.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

RDI proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Silja Laitila
  • Eija Söderlund
Teacher in charge

Eija Söderlund

Groups
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila

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

Grading scale

H-5

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Tiina Leino
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Riikka Ketonen
  • Marja Vellonen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Marja Vellonen

Groups
  • STV221KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K21, Tikkurila
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Riikka Ketonen
Teacher in charge

Riikka Ketonen

Groups
  • STV224KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K24, Tikkurila

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

22.05.2023 - 06.08.2023

Timing

14.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
Teacher in charge

Anne Hiller-Ikonen

Groups
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila

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

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Leino
Teacher in charge

Tiina Leino

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- justify the practices of safe and aseptic vaccination
- justify the necessity and benefits of safe vaccines for individuals, communities and society

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Leino
Teacher in charge

Tiina Leino

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

9 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

Mode of delivery

56 % Contact teaching, 44 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Pitkänen
  • Sanna Kuivalainen
  • Sari Juvonen
  • Ville Lindholm
  • Anu Haavisto
Teacher in charge

Sanna Juvonen

Groups
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila

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

22.05.2023 - 06.08.2023

Timing

14.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Leino
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
Teacher in charge

Anne Hiller-Ikonen

Groups
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila

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

22.05.2023 - 06.08.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 29.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Maijala
  • Meri Vuorinen
Teacher in charge

Anne Maijala

Groups
  • SHNOPEA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus

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

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

12.09.2023 - 14.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Anne Hiller-Ikonen

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

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

27.11.2023 - 14.12.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Kaisa Porkka-Toivonen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Anne Hiller-Ikonen

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

RDI proportion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Leino
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Riikka Ketonen
Teacher in charge

Irene Latva-Korpela

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

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

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 31.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

RDI proportion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Leino
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • SH Virtuaali
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Johanna Saastamoinen

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

23.01.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.02.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Leino
Teacher in charge

Irene Latva-Korpela

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Leino
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Irene Latva-Korpela

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

RDI proportion

6 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Leino
Teacher in charge

Irene Latva-Korpela

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

02.04.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

RDI proportion

7 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Leino
Teacher in charge

Irene Latva-Korpela

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

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

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

15.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Leino
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Anne Suvitie

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Marja Vellonen
Teacher in charge

Irene Latva-Korpela

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

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Marja Vellonen
Teacher in charge

Irene Latva-Korpela

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

Timing

01.12.2023 - 30.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
Teacher in charge

Anne Suvitie

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

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

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 08.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

RDI proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Kirsi Ronkainen
  • Nanna Peltosaari
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Ronkainen

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- critically assess research-based knowledge
- select appropriate research and development methods for their research or development work and justify their choices
- collect empirical data and analyse it
- interpret the results of research and development work and draw conclusions based on them
- assess the ethics and reliability of research and development work
- communicate in situations required for research and development work and to produce a research text

Grading scale

H-5

Further information

The learning outcomes are assessed by using level 2 of Laurea's common assessment criteria.

Enrollment

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

25.08.2023 - 03.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Leino
Teacher in charge

Tiina Leino

Groups
  • STV221KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K21, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate public health nursing among the working age population
- apply evidence-based work methods in health promotion in public health nursing among the working age population
- assess the health-promoting effects of the environment as well as threats originating in the environment
- plan, implement and evaluate the prevention of infectious diseases
- use his or her expertise in health promotion in multiprofessional cooperation with individuals, groups and communities
- analyse and report on the impacts of changes in the operating environment on the health and well-being of the working age population

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

12.09.2023 - 03.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tiina Leino
Teacher in charge

Tiina Leino

Groups
  • STV223SAM
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S23, Tikkurila

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

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

RDI proportion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Leino
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Irene Latva-Korpela

Groups
  • STV221KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K21, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- evaluate and discuss choices related to professional ethics
- plan, implement and evaluate public health nursing and nursing in different operating environments
- apply methods of public health nursing that strengthen his or her own resources
- guide clients to make choices that promote their health
- make independent decisions and provide reasons for them
- assess the health and safety of clients of different ages and their families
- evaluate and develop documentation in public health nursing
- critically assess his or her own professional development
- function as a member of a multiprofessional team
- act as an expert of public health nursing in development projects
- apply technology in public health nursing

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

RDI proportion

15 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Tiina Leino
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Riikka Ketonen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Irene Latva-Korpela

Groups
  • STV221KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K21, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- analyse patient care, the service given and working practices in the work community interms of effectiveness of care, safety, operative quality and cost effectiveness
- constantly develop his/her expertise and competence and actively make these available to the work community
- manage his/her own activities and make proposals for improving the functioning of the team
- promote goal-oriented work, the well-being of the community and the community spirit in the team in his/her own communication
- act professionally and work productively in the work community and innovation projects

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

RDI proportion

15 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Suvitie
  • Tiina Leino
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Anne Hiller-Ikonen
  • Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge

Irene Latva-Korpela

Groups
  • STV220KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K20, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- analyse patient care, the service given and working practices in the work community interms of effectiveness of care, safety, operative quality and cost effectiveness
- constantly develop his/her expertise and competence and actively make these available to the work community
- manage his/her own activities and make proposals for improving the functioning of the team
- promote goal-oriented work, the well-being of the community and the community spirit in the team in his/her own communication
- act professionally and work productively in the work community and innovation projects

Enrollment

11.12.2023 - 08.03.2024

Timing

18.03.2024 - 13.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 42

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

Teija Lehto

Groups
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila

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

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5