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Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice: S1516S6

Code: S1516S6

Degree title
Master of Health Care (Biomedical Laboratory Science)
Master of Health Care (Emergency Care)
Master of Health Care (Midwifery)
Master of Health Care (Optometry)
Master of Health Care (Radiography and Radiotherapy)
Master of Health Care (Oral Hygiene)
Master of Health Care (Public Health Nursing)
Master of Health Care (Nursing)
Credits
90 ects
Duration
1.5 years (90 ECTS)
Start semester
Autumn 2016
Teaching language
Finnish

Descriptions

The skills and knowledge of students graduated from Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences are described according to the NQF, National Qualifications Framework, and the recommendations of the Rectors' Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences.

The general aims of the studies leading to a Master’s Degree are to increase the student's capability of
applying theory into practice and to deepen his/her analytical and project leadership skills, his/her ability to participate in research and development work, and social skills. The purpose of the final project is to develop the ability to apply research knowledge into practice, to utilize the applicable methods in the development of working life, and to acquire skills required in demanding expert positions.
The Master’s Degree improves the student’s ability to develop him/herself in current and future expert and leadership positions and promotes the student’s career development.

The graduates are developers and reformers of working life, possessing the needed research and development knowledge. The studies follow the Learner’s Path model of Metropolia where the main focus is on working life orientated learning, project-based learning and development of RDI, internationality, lifelong learning, and the multidisciplinary approach. The students represent working life and they have at least three years of working experience prior to studies. The students utilize their gained experience and working life connections during the studies and establish networks of experts with other students, various professionals within and outside the school, and alumni. During the studies, the students develop their self-assessment and self-management skills as well as international interaction and communication skills. Internationality is achieved through foreign guest lecturers and multidisciplinary international studies.

The Master's Degree Programme aims to provide the students with the extensive and profound knowledge of social and health care that is necessary for the development of working life and to equip them with the theoretical knowledge required for demanding expert and management positions or entrepreneurship. The studies also focus on good communicative and language skills that are necessary in professional life.

The aim of the Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice is to educate clinical experts who are able to work in various expert positions in social and health care. The development and management of evidence based practice is a crucial skill and development area for a clinical expert. The aim is to enable the students to deepen and develop their expertise in their special field and to develop skills in using evidence-based practices to develop nursing. The studies also focus on good communicative and language skills that are necessary in professional life.

Development

Metropolia ammattikorkeakoulusta ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon valmistuneen opiskelijan osaamista kuvataan kansallisen viitekehyksen (NQF, National Qualifications Framework) ja Ammattikorkeakoulujen rehtorineuvoston Arene ry:n suositusten mukaisesti. Opetussuunnitelma on kehitetty yhteistyössä työelämän, opiskelijoiden ja Metropolian Masters verkoston kanssa.

Opetussuunnitelmatyössä on huomioitu keskeisten työelämän ja sidosryhmien edustajien näkemykset tutkinto-ohjelmien tarpeista, työelämävastaavuudesta ja tulevaisuudesta.

Kliininen asiantuntijuus sosiaali-ja terveysalalla tutkinto-ohjelman merkitys työelämälle tulee korostumaan tulevaisuudessa. Kliinisen asiantuntijan ylempää ammattikorkeakoulututkintoa kehitettäessä on huomioitu valtakunnalliset ja alueelliset sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon strategiat. Tutkinto-ohjelmaa suunniteltaessa on kartoitettu sosiaali- ja terveysalan organisaatioiden ja toimijoiden tulevaisuuden tarpeita palvelujen kehittämiseksi, tuottamiseksi asiakas/potilaslähtöisesti. Lisäksi suunnittelussa on hyödynnetty kliinisen asiantuntijuuden kansallista ja kansainvälistä tutkimusta.

Tutkinto-ohjelman tavoitteena on vastata olemassa oleviin ja tulevaisuuden sosiaali- ja terveysalan kehittämis- ja johtamishaasteisiin. Parhaillaan on menossa suuri rakenteellinen muutosprosessi siitä, miten sosiaali- ja terveydenhuolto Suomessa kansallisesti ja alueellisesti järjestetään. Lisäksi uudistetaan paikallisia organisaatio- ja palvelurakenteita vastaamaan paremmin asiakkaiden tarpeita. Organisaatioilta odotetaan tehokkuutta ja kustannusvaikuttavuutta. Työntekijöiden näkökulmasta olennaisia tekijöitä ovat autonomisuuden ja aloitteellisuuden sekä oppimisen mahdollisuudet työssä. Työyhteisöjen kehittämisessä keskeisiä asioita ovat moniammatillinen yhteistyö ja ongelmien ratkaisutaidot. Teknologian ja hoitomuotojen nopea kehittyminen tuovat jatkuvasti uusia oppimis- ja kehittämishaasteita työhön. Myös ympäristöön ja tuvallisuuteen liittyvät tekijät vaativat entistä enemmän suunnittelua ja kehittämistä. Tarvitaan osaajia, jotka kykenevät toimintayksikkötasolla vahvaan ja pitkäjänteiseen, strategian mukaiseen kehittämis- ja johtamistyöhön.

Opetussuunnitelmassa on näyttöön perustuva toiminta, sen kehittäminen ja johtaminen keskeisellä sijalla. Kliininen asiantuntijuus sosiaali-ja terveysalalla-opetussuunnitelman yhteisissä syventävissä opinnoissa näyttöön perustuva toiminta on opintojaksojen ytimenä. Valittavissa syventävissä opinnoissa opiskelija syventää osaamistaan hoitotyön kliinisen asiantuntijuuden kehittämiseen, talouden ja henkilöstön johtamiseen, toiminnan kehittämiseen ja johtamiseen liittyvissä opinnoissa. Opintojaksot kohdentuvat opiskelijan substanssikohtaisen hoitotyön kliinisen asiantuntijuuden kehittämiseen perusterveydenhuollossa ja erikoissairaanhoidossa, ennaltaehkäisevässä toiminnassa ja terveyden edistämisessä. Opinnäytetyön ja siihen valmentavien tutkimuksellisen kehittämistyön opintoja on uudistettu ja yhtenäistetty Metropolian ylempien ammattikorkeakoulutukintojen yhteistyönä

Further information

Opetussuunnitelman muutokset:
- tutkinto-ohjelman nimi on muuttunut Kliisen asiantuntijuus sosiaali- ja terveysalalla (aiemmin Kliininen asiantuntija)
- Opintorakenteet muutettu, yhteisiä syventäviä opintoja 25 op, vapaasti valittavia 5 op
- uusia opintokokonaisuuksia ja opintojaksoja

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (ECTS) 2016-2017 2017-2018 Autumn 2016 Spring 2017 Autumn 2017 1. / 2016 2. / 2016 3. / 2017 4. / 2017 1. / 2017 2. / 2017
S1516S6-1000
Research, Development and Innovation

(Choose all )

40
S000CO35 The Fundamentals and Methods of the Research Process 5
S000CO36 Project Management and Developmental Research 5
S000CO37 Master’s Thesis and Maturity Test 30
S1516S6-1001
Compulsory Advanced Studies in Clinical Expertise

(Choose all )

25
S000CO42 Digitalisation in Social and Health Care 5
S000CO47 Processes, Quality and Patient Safety in Social and Health Care 5
S000CO49 Clinical Expertise in Social and Health Care 5
S000CO50 Evidence-Based Practice in Social and Health Care 5
S000CO51 Developing Evidence-Based Practices in Client and Patient Centered Care 5
S1516S6-1002
Elective Advanced Studies in Clinical Expertise

(Choose ects: 20)

20
S1516S6-1005
Entrepreneurship in Social and Health Care

(Choose ects: 10)

10
S000CO43 Entrepreneurship in Social and Health Services 5
S000CO44 Financial and Operations Management in Business 5
S1516S6-1006
Human Resources Management in Social and Health Care

(Choose ects: 10)

10
S000CO45 Human Resources and Performance Management 5
S000CO46 Diversity Management in Social and Health Care 5
S1516S6-1007
Advanced Studies in Biomedical Laboratory Science

(Choose ects: 20)

20
S000CP02 Continuous Quality Improvement in the Clinical Laboratory 5
S000CP03 Expertise in Clinical Laboratory Work 10
S000CP04 New Methods in the Clinical Laboratory 5
S1516S6-1008
Advanced Studies in Radiography

(Choose ects: 20)

20
S000CO99 Developing Quality Management and Safety Culture 5
S000CP00 Developing Radiographic Imaging, Treatments and Procedures in Clinical Radiography 10
S000CP01 Developing Patient Care and Safety 5
S1516S6-1009
Developing and Managing of Practices in Social and Health Care

(Choose ects: 10)

10
S000CO48 Service Development in Social and Health Care 5
S000CO52 Sharing and Developing Expertise in Organisations 5
S1516S6-1010
Developing Clinical Expertise in Nursing

(Choose ects: 10)

10
S000CO53 Identification and Evaluation of Patient Care Needs 5
S000CO54 Evidence-based Examination and Treatment Methods in Nursing 5
S1516S6-1004
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 5)

5
S000CP05 Foresight Knowledge Management 5
S000CP07 Current Themes in Health Promotion 5
S000CP08 Current themes in Sexual Health Promotion 5
S000CP09 Event Based Project 5
S000CP10 Introduction to Health Technology 5
S000CP32 Simulation Facilitator Training 10
Total 90 127.5 52.5 47.5 80 52.5 22.5 25 41.3 38.8 26.3 26.3

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

polytechnics::master level

Ylempään ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) syventäviä ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; sekä 3) opinnäytetyö. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakouluista 423/2005 4 § Opintojen rakenne)

Master´s Thesis
Master’s Thesis and Maturity Test
Advanced Professional Studies
The Fundamentals and Methods of the Research Process
Project Management and Developmental Research
Digitalisation in Social and Health Care
Processes, Quality and Patient Safety in Social and Health Care
Clinical Expertise in Social and Health Care
Evidence-Based Practice in Social and Health Care
Developing Evidence-Based Practices in Client and Patient Centered Care
Entrepreneurship in Social and Health Services
Financial and Operations Management in Business
Human Resources and Performance Management
Diversity Management in Social and Health Care
Continuous Quality Improvement in the Clinical Laboratory
Expertise in Clinical Laboratory Work
New Methods in the Clinical Laboratory
Developing Quality Management and Safety Culture
Developing Radiographic Imaging, Treatments and Procedures in Clinical Radiography
Developing Patient Care and Safety
Service Development in Social and Health Care
Sharing and Developing Expertise in Organisations
Identification and Evaluation of Patient Care Needs
Evidence-based Examination and Treatment Methods in Nursing
Elective Studies
Foresight Knowledge Management
Current Themes in Health Promotion
Current themes in Sexual Health Promotion
Event Based Project
Introduction to Health Technology
Simulation Facilitator Training
Not grouped

Code Name Credits (ECTS)
S1516S6-1000
Research, Development and Innovation

(Choose all )

40
S000CO35 The Fundamentals and Methods of the Research Process 5
S000CO36 Project Management and Developmental Research 5
S000CO37 Master’s Thesis and Maturity Test 30
S1516S6-1001
Compulsory Advanced Studies in Clinical Expertise

(Choose all )

25
S000CO42 Digitalisation in Social and Health Care 5
S000CO47 Processes, Quality and Patient Safety in Social and Health Care 5
S000CO49 Clinical Expertise in Social and Health Care 5
S000CO50 Evidence-Based Practice in Social and Health Care 5
S000CO51 Developing Evidence-Based Practices in Client and Patient Centered Care 5
S1516S6-1002
Elective Advanced Studies in Clinical Expertise

(Choose ects: 20 )

20
S1516S6-1005
Entrepreneurship in Social and Health Care

(Choose ects: 10 )

10
S000CO43 Entrepreneurship in Social and Health Services 5
S000CO44 Financial and Operations Management in Business 5
S1516S6-1006
Human Resources Management in Social and Health Care

(Choose ects: 10 )

10
S000CO45 Human Resources and Performance Management 5
S000CO46 Diversity Management in Social and Health Care 5
S1516S6-1007
Advanced Studies in Biomedical Laboratory Science

(Choose ects: 20 )

20
S000CP02 Continuous Quality Improvement in the Clinical Laboratory 5
S000CP03 Expertise in Clinical Laboratory Work 10
S000CP04 New Methods in the Clinical Laboratory 5
S1516S6-1008
Advanced Studies in Radiography

(Choose ects: 20 )

20
S000CO99 Developing Quality Management and Safety Culture 5
S000CP00 Developing Radiographic Imaging, Treatments and Procedures in Clinical Radiography 10
S000CP01 Developing Patient Care and Safety 5
S1516S6-1009
Developing and Managing of Practices in Social and Health Care

(Choose ects: 10 )

10
S000CO48 Service Development in Social and Health Care 5
S000CO52 Sharing and Developing Expertise in Organisations 5
S1516S6-1010
Developing Clinical Expertise in Nursing

(Choose ects: 10 )

10
S000CO53 Identification and Evaluation of Patient Care Needs 5
S000CO54 Evidence-based Examination and Treatment Methods in Nursing 5
S1516S6-1004
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 5 )

5
S000CP05 Foresight Knowledge Management 5
S000CP07 Current Themes in Health Promotion 5
S000CP08 Current themes in Sexual Health Promotion 5
S000CP09 Event Based Project 5
S000CP10 Introduction to Health Technology 5
S000CP32 Simulation Facilitator Training 10
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