Nursing Documentation in Finnish (3cr)

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 Tikkurila Campus, 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/
- Kuvaileva kirjaaminen: https://osaamisenpaikka.fi/tehtava/kuvaileva-kirjaaminen/

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to Laurea's degree rules, all students have the right to demonstrate their skills. The initiative to identify and recognize the acquired competence is taken by the student. Competence is identified and recognized by the teacher responsible for the implementation of the study or another person appointed by the head of the university unit. The evaluation follows the same evaluation criteria and evaluation scale as the Course. See student intranet for more information.

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

Student 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).
Basics of a daily report both orally and in writing; FIN CC classification, using both active and passive expressions and describing daily routines. Expanding professional vocabulary needed in a bedside ward.

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

H-5