Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in - Curricula

Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in
Master of Health Care, 90 ECTS

Master of Health Care (Nursing), Master of Health Care (Biomedical Laboratory Science), Master of Health Care (Radiography and Radiotherapy), Master of Health Care (Emergency Care), Master of Health Care (Midwifery), Master of Health Care (Optometry), Master of Health Care (Oral Hygiene), Master of Health Care (Public Health Nursing), Master of Health Care (Occupational Therapy), Physiotherapist

Programme
Curricula
Implementations

Academic year 2020 - 2021

Continuous Quality Improvement in the Clinical Laboratory S000CP02-3003 02.11.2020-10.12.2020 5 credits (S1520S6A, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student is able to evaluate and develop clinical laboratory work by using national and international quality guidelines, standards and evidence based knowledge.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Bachelor of Health Care (Biomedical Laboratory Science) or other applicable Finnish higher education degree (Bachelor's or Master's degree at a university or UAS) combined with a previously acquired vocational college diploma of a laboratorian. Alternatively, an overseas higher education degree that corresponds to the previously listed Finnish degrees, combined with valid professional practice rights in Finland, or a directive certificate.

Course contents

National and international quality guidelines and standards of clinical laboratory work, and evidence based knowledge.
Quality management system requirements and quality management models.
Requirements for the quality and competence of medical laboratories.
Methods of quality control in clinical laboratory work.
Audit and accreditation.
Quality development of practices and processes.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student is able to use standards and evidence based knowledge and understand their significance in the evaluation and development of operations.

Good

The student is able to apply national and international quality guidelines and standards for clinical laboratory work as well as evidence based knowledge in the evaluation and development of operations.

Excellent

The student evaluates and develops clinical laboratory work by utilizing national and international guidelines, standards, and evidence based knowledge.

Further information

The advanced studies in Biomedical Laboratory Science are offered jointly by Metropolia UAS, Savonia UAS, Tampere UAS, Novia UAS and Oulu UAS.

Name of lecturer(s)

Riitta Lumme

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

02.11.2020 - 10.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- S1520S6A
- S2020S6
Seats

20 - 20

Teacher(s)

Riitta Lumme

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services, Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Corporate Culture Reform and the Expert S000EH88-3001 03.09.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (S1520S6A, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

PUUTTUU KÄÄNNÖS ENSIMMÄISESTÄ VIRKKEESTÄ.
The student is able to systematically analyze the national social welfare and health care reform as well as an individual organization's strategy in planning and coordinating digital services. The student becomes familiar with the management of a customer-oriented social and health care system, the integration and service packages of social and health care services, and cost control. The student can evaluate the organization's corporate culture and ability to create digital services and promote digitalization-oriented skills in the work community. The student analyzes the digitalization of expert work and its networks. The student is able to critically evaluate and utilize information on digital services and their management as an expert and in development and management tasks. The student can process digital data and data systems securely and ethically.

Course contents

- The role of digitalization in the reform of social and health care services
- Management and integration of the social and health care system
- Organizational strategies for the arrangement of digital services
- Corporate culture and the capacity of the work community
- Information systems, information security, ethics, cybersecurity

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course, but there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Good

The student demonstrates good competence in the content of the course. He/she is able to actively search for information and to identify its connection to working life. The student is able to analyse and apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Excellent

The student demonstrates versatile and extensive competence in the content of the
course. He/she has an excellent ability to search for relevant information. The student’s solutions demonstrate independence, responsibility, and skills in guiding others. His/her ability to apply the learned content to the context of working life exhibits creativity and versatility.

Further information

AHOT (Aikaisemmin hankitun osaamisen tunnustaminen)
Vastaavat korkeakouluopinnot tai muuten hankittu sisällöllisesti vastaava vahva osaaminen Opiskelija valitsee opintojakson Asiantuntija toimintakulttuurin uudistajana tai Palliativisen hoidon kliinisen asiantuntijana kehittyminen opintojakson. (not translated)

Name of lecturer(s)

Antti Niemi

Mode of delivery

40% Face-to-face, 60% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Current literature during the course

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Distance learning
Small group tutorial
Workshop

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assingment
Attendance

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

03.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- S1520S6A
- S1520S6B
Seats

20 - 55

Teacher(s)

Antti Niemi

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

3 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

Group work: 125 h
Seminars, workshop: 10 h

Content periodicity

N/A
Customer Guidance and Participation in Digital Services S000DJ84-3002 19.10.2020-18.12.2020 5 credits (S1519S6A) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student is able to apply new forms of guidance in customer encounters and the development of customer participation in a digital environment. The student draws from customer experience in the development of guidance. The student integrates customers, networks and multiprofessional interest groups in service development and arrangements, and critically evaluates the customer's need for services and guidance. The student is able to extensively analyze customer data in service arrangements and case management. The student can exploit the benefits of digitalization in the assessment and follow-up of treatment and service needs and as a supporting tool for self-care and decision making.

Course contents

- Digital services
- Case management
- Service plan; customer plan; health and care plan
- Customer participation
- The patient's / customer's treatment need assessment and guidance in different environments
- Various operating environments (virtual, digital etc. treatment environments, artificial intelligence)

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course, but there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Good

The student demonstrates good competence in the content of the course. He/she is able to actively search for information and to identify its connection to working life. The student is able to analyse and apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Excellent

The student demonstrates versatile and extensive competence in the content of the
course. He/she has an excellent ability to search for relevant information. The student’s solutions demonstrate independence, responsibility, and skills in guiding others. His/her ability to apply the learned content to the context of working life exhibits creativity and versatility.

Further information

Recognition of prior learning
Corresponding university-level studies or otherwise acquired corresponding advanced skills

Name of lecturer(s)

Jukka Kesänen

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Current literature of the field

Additional literature: Bastable S. 2019. Nurse as educator : principles of teaching and learning for nursing practice. 5th edition (or previous). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

video lectures
Group and individual working
Learning assignments
closing seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Arviointi perustuu oppimistehtäviin ja vertaisarviointiin (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

19.10.2020 - 18.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 17.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- S1519S6A
Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Jukka Kesänen

Further information for students

Opintojakson suorittaminen edellyttää vaiheittaista työskentelyä samassa tahdissa. (not translated)

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

n/a

Exam schedule

n/a

Students use of time and load

135 hours

Content periodicity

Part 1: Explore the core content of the course so that each contributes material to a shared reflection on his or her chosen topic in digital services. The implementation time for this part is 19.10. - 8/11/2020

Part 2: Get a deeper insight into the digital service of the episode topic of your interest through a personalized learning exercise. In addition, the exercise includes peer review. The implementation time for this part is 9.11. - 18.12.2020
Developing Patient Centered and Patient Safe Clinical Radiography S000EA54-3001 14.09.2020-09.12.2020 5 credits (S1520S6A, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the student is able to assess and develop patient centered and patient safety clinical radiography by literature review based on researches.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Bachelor of Health Care (Radiography and Radiotherapy) or other applicable Finnish higher education degree (Bachelor's or Master's degree at a university or UAS) combined with a previously acquired vocational college diploma in radiography. Alternatively, an overseas higher education degree that corresponds to the previously listed Finnish degrees, combined with valid professional practice rights in Finland, or a directive certificate.

Course contents

-Patient centered and patient safe clinical radiography according to ethical codes, law, guidelines and best practices.
-Literature review as a method for get research based evidence and as a tool to develop patient centered and patient safety clinical radiography.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course, but there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Good

The student demonstrates good competence in the content of the course. He/she is able to actively search for information and to identify its connection to working life. The student is able to analyse and apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Excellent

Opiskelija osoittaa osaamisen arviointikohteissa hallitsevansa monipuolisesti ja laajasti opintojakson sisällön. Hänellä on erinomainen tarkoitusta vastaava tiedonhankinnan osaaminen. Hän osoittaa tekemissään ratkaisuissa itsenäisyyttä, vastuullisuutta ja kykyä ohjata muita. Hänen kykynsä soveltaa oppimaansa työelämän kontekstiin osoittaa luovuutta ja laaja-alaisuutta.

Name of lecturer(s)

Eija Metsälä

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

14.09.2020 - 09.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- S1520S6A
- S2020S6
Seats

20 - 20

Teacher(s)

Eija Metsälä

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services, Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Development of Advanced Clinical Practitioner role in Palliative Care S000DS35-3002 02.09.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (S1520S6B) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student
- understands international and national competence requirements of advanced clinical practice in palliative care and evaluates them critically in diverse environments.
- recognizes the strengths and development needs of his/her expertise and advanced clinical competencies in palliative care and, based on these, creates a personal development and learning plan.
- evaluates critically and based on evidence changes in palliative care and services and their significance for his/her own and his/her work community’s competencies and development.
- is committed to the continuous development of his/her own expertise, learning together and sharing expertise in multidisciplinary networks.
- understands the philosophical and ethical foundations of palliative care in clinical decision-making in palliative care and promotes their realization in practice.

Course contents

- Roles of advanced nursing practice in health care, advanced nursing practice in palliative care, competence development and continuous learning
- Evaluation of expertise and competencies in palliative care – starting point and development objectives
- International and national guidelines and recommendations on palliative care and competencies in palliative care
-The philosophical and ethical foundations of palliative care in clinical decision-making in palliative care
- International and national trends and challenges in palliative care and their connections to the future competencies

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course, but there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Good

The student demonstrates good competence in the content of the course. He/she is able to actively search for information and to identify its connection to working life. The student is able to analyse and apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Excellent

The student demonstrates versatile and extensive competence in the content of the course. He/she has an excellent ability to search for relevant information. The student’s solutions demonstrate independence, responsibility, and skills in guiding others. His/her ability to apply the learned content to the context of working life exhibits creativity and versatility.

Further information

Opintojakson toteuttaa JAMK.
AHOT (Aikaisemmin hankitun osaamisen tunnustaminen)
Vastaavat korkeakouluopinnot tai muuten hankittu sisällöllisesti vastaava vahva osaaminen. (not translated)

Name of lecturer(s)

Jukka Kesänen

Mode of delivery

20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Kotila, J., Axelin, A., Fageström, L., Flinkman, M., Heikkinen, K., Jokiniemi, K., Meretoja, R. & Suutarla, A. 2016. Sairaanhoitajien uudet työnkuvat – laatua tulevaisuuden sote-palveluihin. Sairaanhoitajat/Fioca e-julkaisu. https://sairaanhoitajat.fi/2016/laajavastuinen-sairaanhoitaja-muuttaa-sote-palveluita/

Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing. 2019. Toim. B. R. Ferrell & J. A. Paice. New York: Oxford University Press. Julkaistu myös e-kirjana. Section VII: Special Issues for Nurse in End-of-Life Care, 809-880. TAI Advanced Practice Palliative Nursing. 2016. Toim. Dahlin, C., Coyne, P. J. & Ferrell, B. R. New York: Oxford University Press. Part One: The Palliative Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, s. 3-56.?

Saarto, T. & Finne-Soveri, H. 2019. Palliatiivisen hoidon ja saattohoidon tila Suomessa. Alueellinen kartoitus ja suositusehdotukset laadun ja saatavuuden parantamiseksi. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön raportteja ja muistioita 146. Viitattu 2.4.2019. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-00-4041-3 Meier ym. (OECD raportti2017)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Monimuoto-opetus; lähi- ja verkko-opetus
Oman osaamisen arviointi, kehittymis- ja opiskelusuunnitelma (HOPS) (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

1. Responding to a survey is an approved exercise. Elevator talk link in the forum and available to all = approved completed

2. Personal Study Plan made and approved in accordance with college practices

3. Assignment returned, written instructions followed, no indication of violation of good scientific practice.

4. The student demonstrates the expertise of palliative care by participating in expert level discussions

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

02.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- S1520S6B
Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Jukka Kesänen, Kliininen asiantuntijuus YAMK1 Virtuaali

Further information for students

Tasks:

1. Student self-evaluation, Webropol survey. SWOT of own expertise and skills, development plan and 2 min. elevator speech; students getting to know other students' elevator talk behind the idea of networking

2. HOPS, in accordance with college practices

3. Essay National and international regulations governing palliative care.

4. Ethical discussion, online. Students bring their own ethical case to the discussion

5. International trends and challenges in palliative care.

6. Teamwork Future Wheel

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

4 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Completion alternatives

n/a

Work placement(s)

n/a

Exam schedule

n/a

International connections

n/a
Digitalization and Enterprise Resource Planning in Health Care and Social Services S000DJ80-3003 09.10.2020-05.11.2020 5 credits (L0920S6, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student is able to comply with legislation and employer obligations in the creation and maintenance of information security, archives and person registers. The student can plan and lead operations accordingly. The student utilizes and develops digital technologies and tools in the key processes, projects and leadership of social and health care organizations. The student is able to identify development opportunities made possible by digitalization, and respond to them as a manager, expert, or entrepreneur. The student enhances his/her ability to develop user interfaces, platforms, and digital solutions, and to lead development projects.

Course contents

- Information security, legislation and employer’s obligations
- Creation, maintenance and archiving of person and client information registers
- The key features and effects of digitalization
- The most important digitalized processes in social and health care
- Digitalization in managerial and expert work and in organisational communications
- The benefits of digitalization for information searching, learning, and evidence-based management
- The key tools of managerial and expert work

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course, but there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Good

The student demonstrates good competence in the content of the course. He/she is able to actively search for information and to identify its connection to working life. The student is able to analyse and apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Excellent

The student demonstrates versatile and extensive competence in the content of the
course. He/she has an excellent ability to search for relevant information. The student’s solutions demonstrate independence, responsibility, and skills in guiding others. His/her ability to apply the learned content to the context of working life exhibits creativity and versatility.

Further information

Recognition of prior learning

The student can apply for the recognition of prior learning and receive an approval for accreditation for this course if he/she has acted in a key role in digitalisation-related service production or client projects in social and health care, or in digitalising key processes, and/or has completed university-level studies that correspond to the content of this course.

Name of lecturer(s)

Mari Virtanen

Mode of delivery

20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

No tuition in English

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

No tuition in English

Assessment methods and criteria

Itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi, opettajan arviointi.
TEHTÄVÄT (tarkempi ohjeistus Moodlessa)
Tehtävä 1A: Nykytilan kartoittaminen (yksilötehtävä + vertaisarviointi), 20% arvosanasta (asteikko 1-5)
Tehtävä 1B: Käytettävyystutkimus (yksilötehtävä + vertaisarviointi, 20 % arvosanasta (asteikko 1-5)
Tehtävä 2: Kirjareferaatti (yksilötehtävä), 60 % arvosanasta (asteikko 1-5)

Arviointikriteerit:
Tyydyttävä 1-2 = Opiskelija osoittaa osaamisen arviointikohteissa hallitsevansa opintojakson perussisällön, mutta itsenäisessä tiedon hankinnassa, tulkinnassa ja kyvyssä soveltaa oppimaansa työelämän kontekstiin on puutteita.
Hyvä 3-4 = Opiskelija osoittaa osaamisen arviointikohteissa hallitsevansa hyvin opintojakson sisällön. Hän hankkii aktiivisesti tietoa ja tulkitsee sen keskeisiä yhteyksiä työelämään. Hänellä on kyky analysoida oppimaansa ja soveltaa opittua työelämän kontekstiin.
Kiitettävä 5 = Opiskelija osoittaa osaamisen arviointikohteissa hallitsevansa monipuolisesti ja laajasti opintojakson sisällön. Hänellä on erinomainen tarkoitusta vastaava tiedonhankinnan osaaminen. Hän osoittaa tekemissään ratkaisuissa itsenäisyyttä, vastuullisuutta ja kykyä ohjata muita. Hänen kykynsä soveltaa oppimaansa työelämän kontekstiin osoittaa luovuutta ja laaja-alaisuutta. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

09.10.2020 - 05.11.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- L0920S6
- S1520S6A
- S2020S6
- S1520S6B
Seats

20 - 130

Teacher(s)

Mari Virtanen

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services, Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in, Master's Degree Programme in Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

4 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

No tuition in English

Work placement(s)

No tuition in English

Exam schedule

No tuition in English

International connections

No tuition in English

Students use of time and load

NA

Content periodicity

NA
Evidence Based Knowledge Management and Development in Palliative Care S000DS39-3001 13.09.2020-11.12.2020 5 credits (S1520S6B, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student
- explains the organisation of palliative care at a regional, national and international level.
- applies the core knowledge base for the development and management of palliative care.
- develops and manages palliative care based on the values and principles of the organisation’s strategy.
- assesses and develops person-centred palliative care based on ethical values and evidence.
- considers the constraints and specific issues of research on palliative care when doing research and development.
- assesses analytically and critically the meaning of personnel resources and well-being at work as a quality factor in palliative care.

Course contents

- Organization of palliative care and the social and health care system
- Knowledge base of person-centred expertise and leadership in palliative care
- The values behind the organisation's strategies and their importance for development and management
- Personnel expertise as the basis for person-centred palliative care
- Occupational well-being and methods to support the well-being
- Evidence-based R&D activities and the special features in the palliative care context

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course, but there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Good

The student demonstrates good competence in the content of the course. He/she is able to actively search for information and to identify its connection to working life. The student is able to analyse and apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Excellent

Kiitettävä
The student demonstrates versatile and extensive competence in the content of the course. He/she has an excellent ability to search for relevant information. The student’s solutions demonstrate independence, responsibility, and skills in guiding others. His/her ability to apply the learned content to the context of working life exhibits creativity and versatility.

Further information

Opintojakson toteuttaa KAMK.

AHOT (Aikaisemmin hankitun osaamisen tunnustaminen)
Vastaavat korkeakouluopinnot tai muuten hankittu sisällöllisesti vastaava vahva osaaminen. (not translated)

Name of lecturer(s)

Jukka Kesänen

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Hiatt, J. M. 2006. ADKAR: A Model for Change in Business, Government and Our Community. Loveland: Prosci Learning Center Publications. Kivinen, Tuula. 2008. Tiedon ja osaamisen johtaminen terveydenhuollon organisaatiossa. Kuopion yliopiston julkaisuja E. Yhteiskuntatieteet, Kuopion yliopisto, Kuopio. Laine, Pertti. 2015. Oppimismahdollisuudet, osaaminen ja työhyvinvointi. Aikuiskasvatus 35(1), 30–46. Moisanen, Kirsi. 2018. Asiakaslähtöisen osaamisen johtaminen. Publications of the University of Eastern Finland Dissertations in Social Sciences and Business Studies No 170, Yhteiskuntatieteiden ja kauppatieteiden tiedkunta, Kuopion yliopisto, Kuopio. Tiirinki, H., Suhonen, M., Lunkka, N., Turkki. L. 2016. Diversiteetin kohtaaminen moniammatillisessa terveysalan johtamisessa. Teoksessa Syväjärvi, Antti & Pietiläinen, Ville (toim.) Inhimillinen ja tehokas sosiaali- ja terveysjohtaminen. Tampere: Suomen Yliopistopaino Oy – Juvenes Print. 103-146. Saatavilla https://tampub.uta.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/100410/Syvajarvi_%26_Pietilainen_OA.pdf?sequence=1

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Video lectures
Literature
Assignments
Peer review

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment of the course consists of the following learning tasks:

1. Learning assignment A. Evidence-based leadership and development in palliative care

(Rating fail (0) / satisfactory (1) - excellent (5).

2. Learning assignment B. Development of well-being at work of palliative care personnel

Rating fail (0) / satisfactory (1) - excellent (5).

The overall grade of the course emphasizes learning task A.

3. The overall assessment also includes the student's self-assessment and peer review, and participation in learning assignment A.

4. In addition, the student has told / given the course feedback.

Commendable K5

Student

be able to review levels of palliative care management in an innovative way, reflecting them and the staff development needs they require, using organizational strategy, values ??and principles as well as societal and future projections

is able to analyze and justify future development needs of palliative care in cooperation with the organization and experts in the field and integrate them into the operational context, social context and previous knowledge base of education

is able to develop a plan for the development of the competence of palliative care staff in a systematic, structured and usable way

is able to critically evaluate a staff competence development plan and develop it to support the values, principles and needs of the organization

is able to take into account the specificities of the palliative care context in research and development

is able to develop and manage the well-being of nursing staff based on evidence

Good (3-4)

Student

knows and reflects the levels of palliative care management and the staff development needs that they require, utilizing organizational strategy, values ??and principles, and partly social and future projections

is able to justify future development needs of palliative care in cooperation with the organization and experts in the field and integrate them into the operational context, social context and previous knowledge base of education

is able to map staff competence based on palliative care needs and draw up a plan for the development of an available staff competence

is able to evaluate the personnel competence development plan and strives to develop it to serve the values, principles and needs of the organization

is able to take into account the specificities of the palliative care context in research and development

is able to develop and manage the well-being of nursing staff in a controlled manner

Satisfactory (1-2)

Student

knows the levels of palliative care management and seeks to mirror them and the staff development needs that they require in the organization's strategy, values ??and principles

is able to justify future development needs of palliative care in cooperation with the organization's practitioners and experts

is able to map staff competence based on palliative care needs and develop a plan for staff competence development

endeavors to evaluate the personnel competence development plan

seeks to take into account the specificities of the context of palliative care in research and development

endeavors to develop and manage the well-being of nursing staff

Fail (0)

The student does not achieve the learning objectives at level T1 in the course assignments

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

13.09.2020 - 11.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- S1520S6B
- S1519S6B
Seats

20 - 45

Teacher(s)

Jukka Kesänen, Kliininen asiantuntijuus YAMK1 Virtuaali

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

n/a

Work placement(s)

n/a

Exam schedule

n/a

International connections

n/a

Students use of time and load

Luennot, kirjallisuuteen perehtyminen ja webinaari/t 2cr

Oppimistehtävä A 2 cr

Oppimistehtävä B 1 cr

Content periodicity

Learning assignment A-Palliative care evidence-based competence development plan

Learning assignment B - Developing well-being at work for palliative care staff
Evidence-based Practices and Management S000DJ83-3003 04.09.2020-01.12.2020 5 credits (S1820S6, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student can critically evaluate treatment, examination and service practices and justify their development using evidence-based information. The student is able to anticipate clients’/patients’ health and service needs, development areas in social and health care, and the needs to develop client-centred services and personnel skills. The student understands the significance and usage of evidence-based management for different needs and situations. The student can systematically search for, utilise and evaluate summarized research information and critically consider its significance in developing consistent practices and in decision-making in social and health care. The student adopts evidence-based practice as the basis of his/her actions in situations related to client/patient examinations, care and services. The student adopts a responsible managerial role in evidence-based practices.

Course contents

- Evidence-based management in social and health care
- Evidence-based health care model
- The concepts and processes of evidence-based practice in social and health care
- Systematic data collection and analysis as a part of evidence-based practice
- The main national and international data sources and recommendations
- Utilising summarized research information critically in professional decision-making
- Leadership in evidence-based practices

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course, but there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Good

The student demonstrates good competence in the content of the course. He/she is able to actively search for information and to identify its connection to working life. The student is able to analyse and apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Excellent

The student demonstrates versatile and extensive competence in the content of the
course. He/she has an excellent ability to search for relevant information. The student’s solutions demonstrate independence, responsibility, and skills in guiding others. His/her ability to apply the learned content to the context of working life exhibits creativity and versatility.

Further information

Recognition of prior learning

Corresponding university-level studies or corresponding strong competence acquired otherwise (e.g. other suitable education and working as part of the clinical practice guidelines work group).

Name of lecturer(s)

Antti Niemi

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

During the course

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Activation lecture
Webinar
Workshops
Seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Group / Individual work
Seminar

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

04.09.2020 - 01.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- S1820S6
- S2220S6
- L0920S6
- S1520S6A
- S2020S6
- S1520S6B
Seats

20 - 185

Teacher(s)

Antti Niemi

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services, Master’s Degree Programme in Development and Leadership of Emergency Care, Master’s Degree Programme in Development and Leadership of Acute Care, Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in, Master's Degree Programme in Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

3 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

1 cr, contact teaching
4 cr, assignment and independent learning

Content periodicity

04.09.2020 09.00 - 12.00 Orientation
08.10.2020 13.00 - 16.00 Workshop (optional)
06.11.2020 13.00 - 14.30 Webinar /workshop (optional)
01.12.2020 09.00 - 12.00 Workshop
01.12.2020 13.00 - 16.00 Workshop
Health Technology Project S000DJ88-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (S1519S6A) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student is able to take part in projects implementing and utilizing health technology. The student can collect and use client-centered user information on health technology solutions. The student evaluates the usability of health technology and uses service design methods for finding solutions. The student masters the key processes and methods of projects and project management.

Course contents

- Gathering and using user data
- Usability and its assessment
- Service design
- Innovation
- Practical project
- Project management and leadership

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course, but there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Good

The student demonstrates good competence in the content of the course. He/she is able to actively search for information and to identify its connection to working life. The student is able to analyse and apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Excellent

The student demonstrates versatile and extensive competence in the content of the
course. He/she has an excellent ability to search for relevant information. The student’s solutions demonstrate independence, responsibility, and skills in guiding others. His/her ability to apply the learned content to the context of working life exhibits creativity and versatility.

Further information

Recognition of prior learning
Corresponding university-level studies or otherwise acquired corresponding advanced skills

Name of lecturer(s)

Juha Havukumpu

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Teacher's materials

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Project
Poster Session

Assessment methods and criteria

Project reports
Poster
Peer evaluation

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 17.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- S1519S6A
Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Mikael Soini, Juha Havukumpu

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

Project

Exam schedule

No examination

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

5 ECTS equals to 133 hours of student's work

Content periodicity

More information in course workspace
Master’s Thesis and Maturity Test S000ED55-3001 19.10.2020-30.04.2022 30 credits (L0920S6, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate a research and development project in co-operation with working life.
The student is able to critically and effectively apply the research and expert knowledge of the field and RDI methods for developing practicesand problem solving in working life. In his/her work, the student shows initiative and good change management and development skills.
The student is able to work independently in expert positions of the field and as a developer and reformer of working life.The student is able to make justified decisions during the different phases of the thesis process.
The student produces a written report of the research and development project and has good oral and written professional communication skills. In the maturity test,the student demonstrates good knowledge of the thesis’ subject area and is able to communicate the results in a professional manner.

Course contents

All parts of the thesis process(selectionof the subject, research and development process, thesis report)according to thedegree programme guidelines: workshops, seminars, individual and group supervision, maturity test.
The maturity test can be a press release, a publishable article,an executive summary or other informative text. The student agrees the form and target audience of the maturity test together with the thesis supervisor.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the master´s thesis assessment grid (appendix).

Good

See the master´s thesis assessment grid (appendix).

Excellent

See the master´s thesis assessment grid (appendix).

Further information

The purpose of the thesis for a Master's degree is to develop and demonstrate not only ability to apply research information and use selected methods to analyse and solve problems related to professional life, but also to demonstrate readiness for independent expert work in demanding positions. In the thesis for a Metropolia Master's degree, the student aims to generate new competence and develop professional life and the field of study in an innovative way. (see Degree Regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Ltd, 2019, https://www.metropolia.fi/haku/yleista-tietoa-opiskelusta/saannot/)

Name of lecturer(s)

Antti Niemi

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

During the course

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Independent work
Group work
Seminars and workshops
E-learning

Assessment methods and criteria

Master thesis will be evaluated according to Master thesis evaluation criteria.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

19.10.2020 - 30.04.2022

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 30 credits
Group(s)
- L0920S6
- S1520S6A
- S2020S6
- S1520S6B
Seats

20 - 110

Teacher(s)

Palvelujen johtaminen YAMK1 Virtuaali, Antti Niemi, Marjatta Komulainen, Pirjo Koski, Mari Virtanen, Kaija Matinheikki-Kokko, Jukka Kesänen, Juha Havukumpu, Leena Hannula

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services, Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in, Master's Degree Programme in Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

30 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

Master thesis will be made in close collaboration with working life / RDI-project.

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

810 hours of student work (30 cr).

Content periodicity

N/A
Multidisciplinary Knowledge and Interprofessional Collaboration in Palliative Care S000DS37-3001 11.09.2020-18.12.2020 5 credits (S1520S6B, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student
- participates in ethical discussions in multidisciplinary and scientific networks.
- conducts ethically high-standard activities in palliative care, ensuring the best interest of the patient and his/her next of kin.
- develops a multidisciplinary and -professional approach to palliative care, highlighting the value base of one's discipline and care, and the perspective of knowledge and research as part of multidisciplinary and professional collaboration.
- evaluates multiprofessional co-operation in palliative care and defines ways to develop collaboration using multiprofessional collaborative methods.
- develops the expertise of different professionals in his/her organization, utilizing practices that support multiprofessional co-operation and well-being at work, as well as the development of expertise.
- is part of the palliative care network and is committed to its continuous maintenance and development
enhances dissemination and utilization of evidence-based practice in regional, national and international multiprofessional health-related networks.

Course contents

- Quality of life and good life
- Networking as a form of working life collaboration
- Teamwork, group dynamics and leadership in expert work
- Developing, organizing and coordinating multi-professional work in palliative care
- Consulting practices, negotiation skills, and support in team conflict situations
- Utilizing work community skills and promoting well-being at work
- Patient and his/her next of kin as part of expert activity

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course, but there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Good

The student demonstrates good competence in the content of the course. He/she is able to actively search for information and to identify its connection to working life. The student is able to analyse and apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Excellent

The student demonstrates versatile and extensive competence in the content of the course. He/she has an excellent ability to search for relevant information. The student’s solutions demonstrate independence, responsibility, and skills in guiding others. His/her ability to apply the learned content to the context of working life exhibits creativity and versatility.

Further information

Opintojakson toteuttaa OAMK.

AHOT (Aikaisemmin hankitun osaamisen tunnustaminen)
Vastaavat korkeakouluopinnot tai muuten hankittu sisällöllisesti vastaava vahva osaaminen. (not translated)

Name of lecturer(s)

Jukka Kesänen

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Kuorilehto R (2014) Moniasiantuntijuus sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon perhetyössä. Väitöskirja Oulun yliopisto.

Palliatiivinen hoito ja saattohoito, Käypähoito -suositus. (2018)

Saarto Tiina, Hänninen Juha, Antikainen Riitta & Vainio Anneli (2018) Palliatiivisen hoidon hyvät käytännöt, Duodecim. Muu opintojaksolla ilmoitettava kirjallisuus.

Izumi S (2019) Advance Care Planning. Teoksessa Oxford Textbook of palliative Nursing. Toim. Ferrel B R ja Paice JA. Fifth edition, Oxford university press, 79-86.

Mazanec P, Reimer R, Bullington J, Coyne PJ, Harris H, Dubois M C, Rogers C, Aron J (2019) Interdiciplinary Palliative Care Teams, Specialists in Delivering Palliative Care. Teoksessa Oxford Textbook of palliative Nursing. Toim. Ferrel B R ja Paice JA. Fifth edition, Oxford university press, 89-97.

Wittenberg E, Sun Virginia (2016) Interdiciplinary Team Collaboration and the Provision of Spiritual Care. Teoksessa Advanced Practice Palliative Nursing. Toim. Dahlin C, Coyne P J, Ferrel B R. Oxford University Press. 454- 460.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Online course including individual and group assignments, webinars and community teaching

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass:

Student:

Is able to observe and analyze the importance of multidisciplinary and multidisciplinary knowledge base in palliative care. The student utilizes national and international research and expert knowledge in reflection.

Can describe their role and responsibilities as a member of a multi-professional team in palliative and palliative care. Recognize the roles of other team members and the client / patient in collaborative and shared decision-making in the delivery of human palliative care.

Able to formulate a plan for a multi-professional team in palliative care, as well as critically analyze team performance, members' roles and team leadership. The student utilizes national and international research and expert knowledge in reflection.

Understands the importance of conflict resolution skills for team performance and well-being at work and is able to apply the skills when describing one's own activities.

Can reflect on the development of his / her own expertise as a member of a palliative care and multidisciplinary team.

He actively participates in the creation of a palliative care network and engages in high-level ethical discussion in its planning process.

Fail:

The student does not achieve the course's learning outcomes at an approved level.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

11.09.2020 - 18.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- S1520S6B
- S1519S6B
Seats

20 - 50

Teacher(s)

Jukka Kesänen, Kliininen asiantuntijuus YAMK1 Virtuaali

Further information for students

Expert lectures as video recordings:

· Multiprofessionalism and human orientation in palliative care · Multiprofessional collaboration, multiprofessionalism - defining concepts · Quality of life and good life of a person in palliative care · Patient encounter in palliative and posttraumatic care · Excessive and palliative care, emotional and spiritual support in palliative care · Hospital priest's work · Rehabilitation as part of palliative and hospice · palliative physiotherapy psychophysical physiotherapy point of view · as part of physical therapy to palliative and hospice · Social work in palliative care · Sexuality in palliative and hospice · The cancer patient's nutrition therapy as part of palliative care · palliative and dying patient oral health care · Experience Expert Statement: Multi-Expertise implementation from a customer perspective · Leading multi-professional teams and networks (Service integration design and self-renewal dynamics) · Negotiation and conflict resolution skills as a promoter of well-being at work · Networking and networking subject to.

Students are formed into multidisciplinary teams working in virtual environments.

Task 1: Online discussions based on recordings.

After watching the video recordings, think:

A) How do the expertise and roles of different professionals as a member of a multidisciplinary team materialize in your workplace?

B) How do the patient / client and their relatives participate in their own assistance and support planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team?

C) What is your role in a multi-professional team? How do you develop your role as an expert? Justify all your answers and include at least one research article in one of these three topics.

Assessment: pass / fail

Task 2: Establishment of a network of YAMK clinical experts in palliative care.

Assessment: pass / fail

Task 3: Task development.

Students form a group of 2-3 students. They choose the palliative care situation, such as supporting a relative after death or planning a home leave for a patient undergoing palliative care. Students describe the work of a multi-professional team in a situation of their choice and justify the work of a multi-professional team based on research and evidence. Students reflect on the evidence-based approach to their own unit's current activities and plan how to further develop multi-professional and multi-professional activities. Students reflect on and analyze the importance of self-management skills and multidisciplinarity, both for their own well-being at work and for the work community.

The development task will be presented in a webinar or in the next few days, depending on how the polytechnic is implemented.

Assessment: pass / fail

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Completion alternatives

n/a

Work placement(s)

n/a

Exam schedule

n/a

International connections

n/a
Research Methods and Skills XX00EJ16-3005 01.09.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (S1820S6, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The purpose of the course is to improve the student's professional expertise, research and development skills, and expertise in critical argumentation and knowledge formation skills that can contribute to the field.
Goals:
• The student is able to identify, evaluate and argue research and development needs from different angles.
• The student can critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and material for the purposes of working life development and RDI.
• The student is familiar with methods suitable for research and development projects in their field and can select the appropriate qualitative, quantitative or development methods for research and development projects.
• The student is able to apply any chosen methods appropriately.
• The student follows the principles of responsible conduct of research, data protection and research ethics and can apply the principles of open science and research in research and development activities.
• The student is able to evaluate the reliability of the research and development project appropriately.
• The student can communicate fluently about research and development issues.
• The student can act with initiative and responsibility in multidisciplinary development networks and carry out various working life development projects.

Course contents

• Approaches to research and development work
• Identification and evaluation of research and development needs
• Systematic acquisition of information in research and development work
• Research and development processes and methods:
o Quantitative, qualitative and development methods
o Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation of data
• Research ethics, data protection and responsible conduct of research, and the principles of open science and research
• Communication and reporting of research and development work

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student is able to identify and describe the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to make use of relevant information in development work. The student is able to use and apply key concepts and methods in their field's research and development work. They are able to identify and take into account any data protection and research ethics issues. They can communicate and report on their research and development work. The student is able to, in cooperation with others, to carry out research and development projects that develop working life.

Good

The student is able to analyse and argue the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to compare, analyse and make use of relevant information purposefully in development work. The student is able to properly use key concepts and method in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in a variety of ways. They adhere to data protection and research ethics guidelines. They communicate and report clearly on their research and development work. The student is able to carry out independent research and development projects that develop working life, and is capable of cooperation with others.

Excellent

The student is able to assess in a critical way and to argue from many angles the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to critically analyse and assess relevant information and to apply it skilfully in development work. The student is able to use excellently the key concepts and methods used in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in multiple and innovative ways. They have internalised the data protection and research ethics guidelines, and develop operations that comply with them. They communicate and report convincingly on their research and development work. The student is able to lead independent research and development projects and engage in constructive cooperation with others.

Name of lecturer(s)

Antti Niemi

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Study material can be foound In the course Moodle workspace.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

E-learning
Independent work

Assessment methods and criteria

Independent assignments.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- S1820S6
- S2220S6
- L0920S6
- S1520S6A
- S2020S6
- S1520S6B
- S1920S6
Seats

20 - 210

Teacher(s)

Antti Niemi, Pirjo Koski, Eveliina Holmgren, Iira Lankinen, Päivi Leskinen

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services, Master’s Degree Programme in Development and Leadership of Emergency Care, Master’s Degree Programme in Development and Leadership of Acute Care, Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion, Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in, Master's Degree Programme in Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

5 credits

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

Independent work 135 hours (5 cr).

Content periodicity

N/A

Academic year 2021 - 2022

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.

Contact

Head of Department
Päivi Haapasalmi
tel. +358401975895
firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi
Head of Degree Programme
Jukka Kesänen
tel. +358 40 630 3637
firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi

Course Structure Diagrams

Specific admission requirements

The Master’s Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice is based on a previous bachelor’s degree in nursing, midwifery, public health nursing, emergency care, radiography and radiotherapy, oral hygiene, biomedical laboratory science or other applicable degree of higher education as well as three years of work experience in the field in question.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

According to the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences students may apply for identification and accreditation of prior learning as part of their compulsory or optional studies, provided they have prior learning corresponding to the curriculum before the course in question begins. Look at the degree regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of applied sciences https://www.metropolia.fi/en/apply/general-information/manage-your-studies/academic-information/

Qualification requirements and regulations

Look at the degree regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of applied sciences https://www.metropolia.fi/en/apply/general-information/manage-your-studies/academic-information/

Profile of the programme

The education focuses on the development of versatile and advanced clinical expertise which may be utilised in diverse settings in the health care field.

Key learning outcomes

The objective of the studies is to provide students:
- in-depth view of the specific field in question, its position in the workplace environment and social significance
- the ability to apprehend and follow up research knowledge and development of professional practices in one’s own field
- vast and detailed knowledge of the field to develop the work environment
- the necessary theoretical knowledge to enable working in expert and leadership positions
- the ability to embrace life-long learning and constant development of one’s own professionalism
- communication and language skills required in work life
- readiness for international interaction and professional activities

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

The education focuses on the development of versatile and advanced clinical expertise which may be utilised in diverse settings in the health care field.

Access to further studies

The Master’s degree programme capacitates a student for further education (licenciate/doctorate). Universities may require some additional studies.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

According to the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences course assessment criteria are specified in the course implementation plan. The teacher in charge of the course will be responsible for the assessment. Students must be informed at the beginning of the course on the assessment principles, which must be based on the course objectives. Assessment takes primarily place for each course and applies to the students who have registered and been accepted on the course.
The assessment scale is as follows: excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), very satisfactory (2), satisfactory (1), fail (0) and pass (P).

Graduation requirements

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses.

Mode of study

Part time studies.

Level of qualification

Master's Degree (Second Cycle)

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

Practical training is not included in the Master’s degree programme. Collaboration with the working life is supported by the master thesis and other learning exercise/assignment.

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

International studies are part of the learning path of each learner in the form of international studies in English or Finnish master’s degree programmes or open studies in international network learning environments.

Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice inMaster of Health Care, 90 ECTS