Opinto-opas

Objective

The students know basic facts related to working in the field of health care and social services in Finland. The students recognize and know how to use key concepts of the field. They also identify the professional variety of the field. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces key concepts and service systems of health care and social services. It provides students with the frames of reference in nursing. The students also learn to search for field-related information. The course includes studies of professional vocabulary and essential structures in Finnish language.

Location and time

Please, look at the schedule.

Materials

Material provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Contact teahing
Independent study
Small group work

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Please, look at the schedule.

Completion alternatives

Avoimen amk:n kautta voi osallistua opetukseen.

Student workload

1 cr = 27 hours of students´work.

Further information

Opintojakson opettajat ovat Päivi Lehtinen (paivi.m.lehtinen@metropolia.fi) ja Maarit Kärkkäinen (maarit.karkkainen@metropolia.fi).
Opintojakson vastuuopettaja on maarit.karkkainen@metropolia.fi.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.