Mid-studies Test in Finnish (0cr)

Learning outcomes

The aim of the test is to ensure the nursing student’s adequate professional language skills of Finnish in more demanding clinical practice.

Teaching methods

Written and oral assessment of professional Finnish in nursing

Time and location

At Tikkurila Campus

Forms of internationality

The test is aimed at international students

Student workload

Written assessment 90 min, oral assessment 90 min

Content and scheduling

The written assessment consists of a case where a patient's situation is presented by pictures and other graphic information. The student needs to interpret the situation according to one's professional knowledge and present the case in Finnish.
The oral assessment is implemented in groups of 3 students. The group will have approx. 15 minutes to plan how to solve a patient case and 10 minutes to present it in Finnish.

Further information

You need to pass this test before you can begin your 3rd clinical practise.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

This is applicable for Nursing studies staring autumn 2021 onwardes. The student needs to pass the test prior to clinical practice 3.

Accomplishment methods

All the degree programme in nursing students whose mother tongue or language of prior education is not Finnish, are required to take the test in Finnish competence.