The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competencies:

- Professional engagement competence
- Clinical care competence
- Health promoting competence
- Learning and Tutoring competence
- Nursing ethics competence
- Interprofessional work and safety culture
- Leadership and decision-making competence

Learning outcomes

Once you have completed the study unit you will?

- Understand the Nordic welfare model as a base of
values, and be able to discuss the meaning of
Nordic welfare in relation to the nursing
profession.
- Understand the structure of Finnish society,
it?s legislation and other regulations that are a
base for how Finnish society works. You will be
familiar with Finnish legislation that underlies
the labour market and that is essential for
healthcare and the nursing profession
- Be familiar with different aspects of Finnish
society, understand the public and economical
connections to nursing within both the public and
private sector, and can explain how working life
is organized.
- Be able to describe the possibility of public
influence, and be able to identify your own
possibilities of influence.
- Be able to describe the healthcare and welfare
services the local authorities offer according to
existing legislation.
- Understand the value of multi professional
cooperation.

Course contents

Lectures, Individual studies, Writing of blog /
article

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment requirements

Exam, Quizzes

Examiner

Sigfrids Ingmar

Group size

No limit (24 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Course enrolment period

2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22

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