Advanced Clinical Care (5 ECTS)

Objective

• The student is able to synthetize and apply clinical knowledge into advanced level of practice relevant to their role.
• The student is able to develop understanding of systematic clinical and other care assessments and demonstrates capability to analyze manifold and complex assessment data in different conditions in various settings.
• The student is able to justify clinical decisions and collaborate within multiprofessional teams within their scope of practice.
• The student is able to demonstrate understanding of the role of an advanced practice nursing in their own field of expertise.

Content

• Advanced level of clinical nursing and roles of advance clinical practitioners in various settings
• Professional judgement and non-medical clinical decision making at advanced level of nursing
• Professional communication at advanced level of practice in multiprofessional teams and with patients/client/others
• Ethical and legal issues underpinning different patient and clinical assessments and advanced clinical roles.

Location and time

See OMA Schedule

Materials

To be provided on orientation

Teaching methods

The course is held partly online including activating lectures and independent written assignments.
Course contains contact teaching on campus (see dates in OMA schedule)

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

Exam at the end of the course. Date the form of examTBC when course begins.
Re-exam dates TBC when course begins.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

1 cr = 27hrs of student´s work
5 cr= 135hrs of student´s work

Content scheduling

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Further information

Cheating and Academic Integrity
By submitting online exams or assignments, the student confirms that the demonstration of their competence is based on independent work and ethical conduct. Academic dishonesty may result in disciplinary action, including suspension from the university of applied sciences for up to one year (Universities of Applied Sciences Act 932/2014, Section 38). To ensure the independence of students’ performance in online implementations, the teacher may, at their discretion, require demonstrations of competence in supervised settings or in an oral examination. The teacher will inform students about the method of demonstrating competence at the beginning of the course.

Use of Artificial Intelligence
In this course, AI tools may be used for idea generation and drafting. AI may also be utilized for structuring texts and checking language. However, AI must not be used to replace the student’s own thinking or written responses. The student must clearly and transparently describe how and where AI tools have been used in their work. More detailed guidelines on the use of AI and referencing AI tools can be found in the Student Desktop (OMA) under Student Guide > Instructions and Rules > Use of AI in Learning Activities and Theses – Student Guidelines.

Teacher’s Materials
Assignments and materials created by the teacher or lecturer are protected by copyright law (Copyright Act 404/61). These materials are intended solely for use in the student’s own studies. Public distribution or sharing of the materials is only permitted with the author’s permission.

Course Feedback
Feedback will be collected on the course implementation and is an important part of the continuous development of teaching and learning. By giving feedback, you have the opportunity to influence the content of the course and the development of teaching practices. Feedback helps teachers improve their implementations and teaching methods across different courses. Providing constructive feedback also enhances your own professional skills. The course feedback is given anonymously, and the identity of the respondent cannot be identified.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If a student receives an RPL decision as a pedagogical solution, the decision must be submitted to the responsible teacher before the start of the course. Please refer to Metropolia’s RPL guidelines in OMA:
https://opiskelija.oma.metropolia.fi/group/pakki/opiskelijan-opas/opinnot/opintojen-suunnittelu-ja-opinto-ohjaus/ahot/ahot-alakohtaiset-ohjeet#sote

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail:
The student does not demonstrate competence in the basic content of the course, and/or there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Assessment methods and criteria

Completion Criteria
To pass the course, the student must successfully complete the learning assignments as described in the course description. The assignments are assessed using a specific evaluation matrix aligned with the learning outcomes.

Assessment Criteria Framework
Assessment Criteria – Satisfactory, Very Satisfactory (Grades 1–2)
The student demonstrates a basic understanding of the course content in the assessment areas. However, there are shortcomings in independent information retrieval, interpretation, and the ability to connect learned knowledge to the context of working life.

Assessment Criteria – Good, Very Good (Grades 3–4)
The student demonstrates a solid understanding of the course content in the assessment areas. They actively seek out information and are able to interpret its relevance to working life. They can analyze what they have learned and apply it effectively in professional contexts.

Assessment Criteria – Excellent (Grade 5)
The student demonstrates a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the course content across the assessment areas. They show excellent, purposeful information retrieval skills and make independent, responsible decisions, with the ability to guide others. Their application of learning to working life demonstrates creativity and a broad perspective.

Pass/Fail Assessment Criterion
The criteria for a passing grade are equivalent to the criteria for a satisfactory (Grade 1) assessment, indicating that core competence has been achieved.