Vulnerable Client Groups and Integration of Services (3 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and analyse factors that increase vulnerability, the related support needs and their significance in nursing
- analyse special needs related to multicultural client relationships and immigration in social and health care
- encounter vulnerable clients in nursing and service situations in a sensitive manner
- promote participation, inclusion and rehabilitation of vulnerable clients and their significant others as part of nursing care
- describe the service network of vulnerable client groups and the tasks of different operators as part of the care and service chain and to consult other experts
- critically assess service processes in the social and health care sector from the perspective of vulnerable client groups and implement service guidance
- utilise evidence-based information and recommendations in the guidance and nursing care of clients in a vulnerable position and clients with an immigrant background
- analyse their own and other people's myths, beliefs and prejudices against vulnerable client groups and promote the development of positive attitudes

Location and time

Orientation,

Teaching methods

Teacher: Ann.Marie Suvisaari
Lectures (zoom), seminar and LbD project work with Siskot ja Simot organization.

Project work is big part of that course and project day xx.xx is compulsory.

Exam schedules

VULNERABLE GROUPS AND SERVICE INTEGRATION 3 cr

- Orientation xx.xx.2025 (compulsory)
- project day xx.xx (compulsory) (Visiting vulnerable clients and arranging a pop-up for wellbeing at an Elderly care)

Completion alternatives

You may also be able to complete this study unit at work as a work-based learning (TOPI). If you are considering this option, please contact the course teacher by email.
The work-based learning is completed by separate assignment in your own work. In the assignment, you will become familiar with the key concepts of the course and the materials of the Canvas workspace. You can use the Canvas material as sources in the assignment of work-based learning.

Student workload

3 cr = 81 hour

Lectures in zoom 12h
Seminar or project 20h
Indipendent work 49h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to

- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcome

Content scheduling

Identifying factors and situations in life that increase vulnerability (e.g. unemployment, poverty, disability, high need for healthcare services, immigration, and cultural background factors)
- Immigrant service needs and specific health promotion issues
- Service guidance, service needs assessment, and service plan as a working method in nursing
- Peer support organizations
- Special features of interaction and guidance in meeting vulnerable clients

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed