Professional Development in Practice IV (15 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing of patients at different life stages
- assess the need for services and care of vulnerable and multicultural patients
- apply client-centred working methods to improve the inclusion, well-being and rehabilitation of clients
- work in a multidisciplinary team and network taking advantage of shared expertise

Location and time

Part 1.Clinical practice in homecare and familycare environments during weeks 42-51.
Part 2. LbD-project: Group counselling and promotion of Welfare and Health of Vulnerable Clients Trough the Life Span. During weeks 40-51 at Lohja campus and working life environments. The schedule of project contact lessons is in Peppi. There will be also 1-3 workshops/student which schedule will be agreed upon the start of project.

Teaching methods

Part 1.Clinical practice in homecare and familycare environments. 12 ects = 8 weeks.
Part 2. LbD-project: Group counselling and promotion of Welfare and Health of Vulnerable Clients Trough the Life Span. 3 ects.

Employer connections

LbD-project: Group counselling and promotion of Welfare and Health of Vulnerable Clients Trough the Life Span.
Notice! Integrated in study unit R0198.
Multiprofessional studyproject will be carried out with Bachelor of social services -students
Tasks: Students will organize service councelling and health promotion workshops for vulnerable client groups (eg immigrants, adolescents with learning disabilities)
Working life partners (will be clarified at the beginning of project): City of Lohja, Kanneljärven opisto, Nappi-hanke.

Exam schedules

Orientation of study unit 4.9.
!!Please notice that attendance in orientation is compulsory and comfirms student´s participation in the study unit!!
The schedule of study unit is in Peppi.
Clinical practice during weeks 42-51.

International connections

Study unit is in English and is open also for international exchange students.

Student workload

Part 1. Clinical practice 12 ects. One full week in clinical practice = 38 working hrs (including paperwork).
Part 2. LbD-project 3 ects. Schedule (orientation, workshops, seminar) is in Peppi. In addition to those already in Peppi there will be 1-3 project days/ student, the full schedule will be agreed with working life partners at the beginning of project.

Further information

Regarding the EU-directives compulsory clinical learning environments in this practice are maternity care, homecare/homehospital and pediatric care. Other suitable practice environments are eg: nurses appointment, outpatient clinics etc. For more advice please contact module coordinator.
If you practice in units where patients/clients are minors, you must state a criminal record before starting the clinical practice.