Health care and rehabilitation system in Finland (3 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

You know the main features of the operation of the Finnish health care and rehabilitation system and the legislation governing it
You know the professional ethics
You know the key things about a physiotherapist's field of work, physiotherapist education and opportunities for professional development in Finland

Content

Main features of the operation of the health care and rehabilitation system
Legislation governing health services and rehabilitation
Professional ethical principles and the customer's role in the service system
Physiotherapy, physiotherapist education and opportunities for professional development in Finland

Prerequisites

Sufficient proficiency in the Finnish language (acquisition and writing of a professional text)
Degree in physiotherapy

Teaching methods

Individual learning assignment (in Finnish)
Test

Location and time

01.02.2023-22.12.2023 E-learning

Learning materials and recommended literature

To be announced.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

-

Internship and working life connections

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Exam dates and retake possibilities

Learning assignments and exams are completed on your own schedule.

International connections

-

Student workload

3 ects (3x27h)
The level of proficiency in the Finnish language affects the workload of the course.

Content scheduling

Personal schedule and progress in studies.

Further information for students

This course is intended for persons who have completed a physiotherapist degree abroad and have been accepted into the Terveysalanammattilaisten pätevöitymispolku (TEAP) project.
The Finnish language skill level must be at least B1. B1 language level requires simultaneous study of Finnish.

Assessment methods and criteria

N/A

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Hyväksytty/hylätty. Kaikissa tehtävissä kerrottu hyväksytyn tehtävän kriteerit