Expert training in health technology: OSTESOS25
Code: OSTESOS25
- Degree title
- Ei tutkintoon johtava koulutus
- Credits
- 30 ects
- Duration
- 1 years (30 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
During the studies, students will delve into health technology, digitalisation, project management, and knowledge management. The studies focus on the challenges of developing operating models in the social and healthcare sector and examines future operational environments.
After completing the studies, the student will be able to identify areas for development within the social and healthcare sector and propose possible solutions for various operational environments. They have knowledge of project management and are aware of the benefits, opportunities, and challenges of digitalization in the social and healthcare sector. Additionally, they understand the product development process in health technology and how to implement and utilize health technology in the social and healthcare sector's operational environments.
The core content of the studies includes:
Health technology and wellness technology
Digitalization in the social and healthcare sector
Project management
The study modules included in the program are:
• Future Operating Environments, 5 ECTS, Fall 2024
• Research Methods, 5 ECTS, Fall 2024
• Product Development in Health Technology, 5 ECTS, Fall 2024
• Project Management in Healthcare Environments, 5 ECTS, Spring 2025
• Implementation and Utilization of Health Technology, 5 ECTS, Spring 2025
• Health Technology in Health Promotion, 5 ECTS, Spring 2025
The studies can be completed while working.
The studies are offered through open university of applied sciences programs.
Objective
After completing the studies, the student will be able to identify areas for development within the social and healthcare sector and propose possible solutions for various operational environments.
They have knowledge of project management and are aware of the benefits, opportunities, and challenges of digitalization in the social and healthcare sector. Additionally, they understand the product development process in health technology and how to implement and utilize health technology in the social and healthcare sector's operational environments.
Development
The studies combine face-to-face and online-based teaching methods. They utilize both traditional in-person teaching formats and online learning environments. The class sessions can be conducted in person or remotely.
The studies are based on innovation pedagogy, encouraging students to share their knowledge within the student group. Students can learn through project-based methods, peer learning in groups, and practical work-life collaborations.
Further information
The course units in the training program are evaluated either on a pass/fail basis or on a numerical scale of 1-5.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 5. / 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSTESOS25-1001 |
OSTESOS24-1001 Expert training in health technology
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||
| MS00BP40 | Future Operating Environments | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| TH00CY63 | Basics of research and development methods | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| MS00BR15 | Health Technology Product Development | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| TH00CY65 | Project management in different operating environments | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| MS00BR16 | Health Technology Implementation and Usage | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| TH00BP96 | Health Technology in the Health Promotion | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| Total | 30 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 5.07 | 5.07 | 5.07 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| OSTESOS25-1001 |
OSTESOS24-1001 Expert training in health technology
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| MS00BP40 | Future Operating Environments | 5 |
| TH00CY63 | Basics of research and development methods | 5 |
| MS00BR15 | Health Technology Product Development | 5 |
| TH00CY65 | Project management in different operating environments | 5 |
| MS00BR16 | Health Technology Implementation and Usage | 5 |
| TH00BP96 | Health Technology in the Health Promotion | 5 |