Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate both orally and in writing in various situations of nursing in Finnish (level B1.1)
- develop skills and understanding of professional instructions, documentation and multi-disciplinary interaction
- use relevant information of nursing practises and producing structured professional documents

Teaching methods

Contact lessons at Laurea Porvoo Campus and In Zoom. individual and group assignments on Canvas learning space.

Learning materials and recommended literature

To course material consist mainly of authentic documents of Finnish healthcare services. The materials will be provided by the teacher in Canvas. Recommended reading to support your learning:
- Käypä hoito: http://www.kaypahoito.fi/web/kh/etusivu
. Näyttöön perustuva toiminta www.hotus.fi
· FinCC-luokituskokonaisuuden. Käyttöopas: https://www.julkari.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/90804/FinCC-luokituskokonaisuuden%20opas_korjattu%20liitteen%C3%A4%20olevaa%20SHToL-luokitusta.pdf?sequence=1
· Terveydenhuollon rakenteisen kirjaamisen opas https://www.julkari.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/126020/URN_ISBN_978-952-302-479-3.pdf?sequence=1
· Studying Nursing in Finnish: http://randomfinnishlesson.blogspot.fi/2014/11/studying-nursing-in-finnish.html
· Sanasto vuodeosastolle: http://www03.edu.fi/oppimateriaalit/ammatilliset_kielet/potilashuone/fimg/
- Aamuraportti https://kotisuomessa.fi/web/site-45256/state-jurdgmbtei/page-113180

Important dates

It is essential to be present on the first lesson to ensure your place on the course.

Forms of internationality

The course is aimed at international students

Students workload

3 cr = 81h of student's work
Lectures 20h
Presentation 24h
Invidual assignment 12h
Independent & on-line working 25h

Content and scheduling

Aims: The student is able to
- communicate both orally and literally in frequent and routine like situations of nursing
. develop skills and understanding of professional instructions, documentation and multi-disciplinary interaction
- use relevant information of nursing practices and producing structured professional documents

Core contents:
Getting to know the structure and the main points of a nursing plan; FIN CC classification, using the passive voice of verbs (present and past).
Writing a daily report; FIN CC classification, using both active and passive expressions and describing daily routines. Expanding professional vocabulary needed in a bedside ward.

Further information for students

The course is conducted in Finnish. Instructions and guidance also available in English, if needed.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

· Presentation, a group work: scale of 1 - 5
· Individual vocabulary assignment: scale of 1 - 5
· Lectures: compulsory attendance (activity influences your rating)