Advanced Finnish for Physiotherapists (5 cr)

Code: SP00BV71-3001

General information

Timing: 01.08.2025 - 29.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: 20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus: Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 10 - 15

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (SPG2), Laurea Otaniemi

Teachers: Meri Punkari

Teacher in charge: Meri Punkari

Groups: SPG222SN1
Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, daytime studies, S22, Otaniemi, group 1

Study unit: SP00BV71

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand extended speech in rehabilitation ja physiotherapy context
- interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity with clients and their significant others
- take an active part in professional discussion with colleagues
- read newspaper articles and academic reports about contemporary problems
- present a clear, detailed description on a wide range of subjects related to physiotherapy
- write a clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to physiotherapy.
- complete the National Certificate of Language Proficiency test (YKI) at least at the skills level three.

Materials

Material provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Contact lessons at Laurea Otaniemi, individual and group assignments on Canvas learning space.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

IMPORTANT: All the previous courses in Finnish language have to be completed before the Advanced Finnish for Physiotherapists.