Development as an Advanced Practitioner (5cr)
Course unit code: TH00BR23
General information
- Credits
 - 5 cr
 
- Teaching language
 - Finnish
 
Objective
After completing the course, the student is able to:
· to work in the role of a advanced practitioner in a multi-professional team that is responsible for the treatment and rehabilitation process of a cancer patient 
· self-regulate their own learning and development 
· adopt an analytical and reflective working and studying style 
· utilize a diverse array of information technology tools 
· implement a participatory, evidence-informed, patient-centered process in developing the advanced roles and practice 
· demonstrate commitment to continuous deepening and development of their own clinical expertise
                    
Content
· Developing as an advanced practitioner 
· The role of a advanced practitioner: national and international perspective 
· Competence in clinical practice: implementing a care process and the PEPPA process in the clinical work as a part of the independent work of a clinical expert 
· Directing their own learning and understanding, developing their planning and evaluation skills 
· Developing their own thinking and decision making skills in the health care sector 
· Motivating themselves for lifelong learning, professional development and self-direction 
· Use of information technology tools and online studying skills 
· Evidence-informed, ethical and culturally sensitive decision making