Orientation to the Finnish Social and Healthcare System (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Content scheduling

Orientation to Finnish social welfare and health care is designed for those who have completed a nursing degree abroad and are applying for a nursing license in Finland. The course is also suitable for exchange students and those pursuing an international nursing degree. The Study Unit consists of three parts: 1. Ethics and ethical principles 2. Customer and patient safety 3. Social welfare and health care service system Opens in a new window. The assignments in each section must be completed according to the given instructions, and the sections must be completed in order. There is a short knowledge test between the sections, which must be completed in order to proceed to the next section. At the end of the course, the final test must be passed.

Objective

The student is able to: - describe the principles of ethical conduct for nurses and act according to them - describe the ethical guidelines for nurses and act according to them - describe the principles of collegial conduct and adhere to them - describe the core terminology related to patient safety - describe the responsibilities of the nurse in maintaining and promoting patient safety - identify the areas of client and patient safety (care safety, equipment safety, medication safety) and be able to list factors that promote and jeopardize these aspects - describe how adverse and hazardous events should be handled and reported (as part of patient safety culture) - the essential guidelines for data protection in the nurse's work - describe the main structures and legislation of the Finnish social and health care system - describe the roles of different providers of social and healthcare services as part of the client and patient care chain - describe the significance of digital services as part of social and healthcare services - explain the nurse's responsibilities and duties in ensuring data protection and maintaining confidentiality

Location and time

The course is completed entirely on the Digicampus online learning platform at your own pace during the duration of the course. See Timing.

Materials

All the necessary learning materials are linked to the course.

Teaching methods

Self-paced online course. The course is completed entirely independently by the end of the course deadline. You will study the material in an online learning environment, which includes study materials and assignments/tests. No personal feedback will be provided on the assignments.

Exam schedules

The course workspace will remain open until the end of the course deadline (see Timing), and all assignments must be completed before the workspace closes.

Completion alternatives

Laurean tutkintosäännön mukaisesti opiskelijalla on oikeus osaamisensa näyttämiseen. Aloitteen hankitun osaamisen tunnistamisesta ja tunnustamisesta tekee opiskelija. Osaamisen tunnistaa ja tunnustaa opintojakson vastuuopettaja tai muu korkeakouluyksikön johtajan nimeämä henkilö. Arvioinnissa noudatetaan samaa arviointikriteeristöä ja arviointiasteikkoa kuin opintojaksolla. Katso lisätietoa intranetistä.

Student workload

You will study independently online. You can complete the course on your own schedule. It takes approximately 81 hours to complete the course.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The study unit is evaluated with a final knowledge test. Once you have completed all three sections, you can take the test in the Final test Opens in a new window. section. You can take the test when it suits you. The test must be carried out alone. Each student will have their own set of questions drawn. Showing the questions to another student is prohibited. The final test questions cover all three sections you have completed. The test is evaluated as either a pass or a fail. The test is approved if at least half of the answers (50%) are correct. If you fail the test, you can retake it twice.