9 GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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1 INDEX 9 GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE General description General Information on the Departments of Health Care and Rehabilitation and Technical Health Care Degree Programmes and the structure of studies Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Technology Degree Programme in Dental Health Care Degree Programme in Emergency Nursing Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Oulu Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy Degree Programme in Optometry Degree Programme in Physiotherapy Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy Description of Courses instructed in English General Information on the Oulainen Department of Nursing Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care Structure of studies Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Oulainen Description of courses instructed in English Index of courses Course instructed in English Courses instructed in Finnish General Information on the Department of Social Services Degree Programme in Social Services Structure of studies Degree Programme in Social Services Index of the courses of the School of Health and Social Care, Oulu Courses instructed in English Courses instructed in Finnish... 30

2 2 9 GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 9.. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The School of Health and Social Care includes the Departments of Health Care, Rehabilitation and Technical Health Care and Social Services in Oulu and the Department of Nursing in Oulainen. The School of Health and Social Care has approximately 250 students in the education leading to a degree and 00 teachers in all. The yearly intake of the School is 290 students. Apart from the education leading to a degree, the School also organises professional specialisation studies. The intake for specialisation studies is ca. 60. There is a postgraduate degree experiment in Finnish polytechnics from 2002 to From autumn 2002 on, the School of Health and Social Care in Oulu has offered the Postgraduate Programme in Health Promotion and Preventive Work. There are 6 postgraduate students in the programme. At the Departments of Health Care, Rehabilitation and Technical Health Care and the Department of Social Services in Oulu students can study in the following degree programmes: Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Technology (Biomedical Laboratory Technologist) Degree Programme in Dental Health Care (Dental Hygienist) Degree Programme in Emergency Nursing (Emergency Nurse) Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care Option of Nursing (Registered Nurse) Option of Preventive Health Care (Public Health Nurse) Option of Midwifery (Midwife) Degree Programme in Optometry (Optometrist) Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (Physiotherapist) Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy (Occupational Therapist) Degree Programme in Orthopaedic and Prosthetic Technology (Orthotist-Prosthetist) Degree Programme in Social Services (Bachelor of Social Services) Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy (Radiographer) Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling At the Oulainen Department of Nursing students can study in the following degree programme: Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care Option of Nursing (Registered Nurse) The main aim of the degree programmes is to educate professionally qualified experts for tasks in the rapidly changing society both in Finland and abroad. In order to achieve the aim the curriculum consists of an integrated body of multiprofessional knowledge, integrated professional expertise and integrated skills. The educational facilities provide the students with excellent possibilities to integrate theory and practice, as there are high-quality equipment and laboratories available for practical training in professional skills and information technology (Internet connections and ), languages and creative activities. The students also have the possibility to take care of their own physical exercise needs. The students can also use the services of the library, which provides a wide selection of books, international journals and CD-ROMs.

3 3 The Department of Social Services has 7 teachers and 250 students. Each year 60 new students are accepted to the Degree Programme in Social Services, which comprises 40 Finnish credits (20 ECTS credits). The aim of the Degree Programme in Social Services is to provide the students with extensive knowledge of work in the social services. Approximately half of the curriculum is in the form of contact teaching and half is independent study by the student. Teaching methods include lectures, group work, exercises, seminars, study visits, reports based on literature or presentations that reflect personal experiences and examinations on set books. The Department of Social Services provides the students with excellent facilities for the use of computers. They have access to 50 personal computers and each student is given an Internet user ID. There are special classrooms for the study of music, visual arts, early childhood education and nursing. The school library has items, 300 of which are publications in English. The Oulainen Department of Nursing has 250 students in the Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care and 24 teachers, including clinical tutors. The department building has modern study facilities with high quality information technology equipment (including Internet connections and for personal use), up-to-date skills laboratories, and a well-equipped library with international nursing journals and CD- ROMs. Both domestic and international direct video links are available for conference use. The recreation facilities include a fully equipped gymnasium and a solarium. The surrounding nature is beautiful and offers possibilities for hiking, fishing, swimming, cycling, rowing and canoeing. Oulainen is situated about 00 km to the south of Oulu. The aim of the Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care in Oulainen is focused on community care. This is a new approach to seek pathways to meet the demands of today s society. The client is the individual, as well as the family unit and the whole community he lives within. Community care combines the resources of health care, social welfare and voluntary organisations into a multidisciplinary approach. Students study in the Option of Nursing, and they can specialise and attain qualifications in the areas of medical-surgical or psychiatric nursing, care of the elderly, community care, and public health care. 9.. General Information on the Departments of Health Care and Rehabilitation and Technical Health Care OULU POLYTECHNIC School of Health and Social Care Professorintie 5 FIN OULU FINLAND Tel Fax Institutional ECTS co-ordinator: Ms. Kaijaleena Serlo Tel GSM kaijaleena.serlo@oamk.fi

4 9.2 Degree Programmes and the structure of studies Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Technology A =. period, B = 2. period, C = 3. period, D = 4. period e.g. A2B in the table means, that from a course of 3 credits 2 cr will be offered during the. period and cr during the 2. period. Study year Total cr BASIC STUDIES 20 STP00 Orientation into Studies STP800 Orientation to Biomedical Laboratory Technology STA447 Basics of Social and Health Care D STA436 First Aid and Security Education B STP89 Finnish and Negotiation Skills A A 2 STP53 Swedish Language and B A 2 STP54 English Language and D A 2 STP83 General Chemistry A 2 STP84 Organic Chemistry B 2 STA442 General Pharmacology and D Toxicology STP807 Medicine D 2 STP204 Information Technology and Digital A C 2 To be chosen cr from the following courses TL957 Laboratory Information Management STP22 Introduction to the Health Technique STP8 Mathematics PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 00 STP207 Human Anatomy and Physiology I A 2 STP808 Immunology D STP8 Genetics D STP809 Microbiology I C STP85 Biochemistry C2D 3 STP86 Physics B 2 STP25 General Pathology C STP87 Laboratory Techniques A C3 D 5 STA878 Blood C STA850 Collection of Specimens AB3 A 5 STA85 Basic Methods in Biomedical Laboratory Technology C2D3 A3 8 STA852 Methods of Molecular Biology and Gene Technique D 3 STA853 Practical Training in Biomedical Laboratory Technology A2B5 7 STA870 Laboratory Safety A A 2 STA854 Clinical Chemistry I C 2,5 STA855 Haematology I C 3 STA856 Blood Transfusion and Blood Banking I A 2 STA857 Microbiology II B 3 STA877 Histology C STA858 Diagnostic Histopathology C,5D 2,5 and Cytology STA859 Clinical Physiology, Nuclear Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology D 3 STA860 Clinical Laboratory Medicine C 2 STA862 Topical Themes C A 2 STA894 Validation Methods in Clinical Chemistry/Haematology D D 2

5 5 Study year Total cr STA863 Practical Training in Biomedical Laboratory Technology II A4B8 2 STA864 Information Skills in Biomedical Laboratory Technology D0,5 C0,5 STP804 Basics in Research and C 2 Project Work STP805 Statistical Methods C STA867 Clients and Working Community A 3 STA868 Administration and Entrepreneurship C 3 STA869 Quality Practice D B 2 STA87 Ethical Issues in Biomedical D Laboratory Technology OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 0 To be chosen 4 cr from the following theoretical studies: 4 STA88 Methods in Molecular Biology and Gene Technique II STA883 DNA Transfection STA885 Hybridisation Methods STA886 DNA Sequencing STA887 Methods in Clinical 2 Physiology STA888 Clinical Neurophysiology I 2 STA890 Haematology II 2 STA892 Diagnostic Staining Methods STA893 Clinical Chemistry II 3 STA895 Immunocytochemistry STA896 Exfoliative cytology II Compulsory course: STA898 Practical Training in A2B4 6 Biomedical Laboratory Technology III FREE-CHOICE STUDIES A D A C2D3 A2 0 BACHELOR'S THESIS 0 STA2023 Thesis D AB C2D2 A2B 0 TOTAL

6 Degree Programme in Dental Health Care A =. period, B = 2. period, C = 3. period, D = 4. period e.g. A2B in the table means, that from a course of 3 credits 2 cr will be offered during the. period and cr during the 2. period. Study year Total cr BASIC STUDIES COMPULSORY BASIC STUDIES 7 STP200 Student in Studying A C 2 Environment STP65 Occupational Orientation STP202 Scientific Research and Developing D B C 3 STP047 Organizational and Continuation Course in Writing STP204 Information Technology and Digital A C 2 STP5 Finnish and B B 2 STP53 Swedish Language and CD 2 STP54 English Language and B B 2 STP037 Digital Picture Processing in D 2 Social Services and Health Care OPTIONAL BASIC STUDIES 30 B D D 3 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 00 STP203 Methods of Development and Research BC 2 STP207 Human Anatomy and A 2 Physiology I STA436 First Aid and Security B B 2 Education STP66 Ethics B STP42 Anatomy of Head Region STP45 Nutrition STP73 Basics of Microbiology STP25 General Pathology C STP3 Man as a Developing Whole STA449 Client Education C STP2 Basics of Economics and Entrepreneurship B 2 STP22 Introduction to the Health D Technique STA442 General Pharmacology and Toxicology D STA447 Basics of Social and Health B Care STP25 Intercultural Studies in Social and Health Care B STP72 Basics of Clinical Medicine B STA432 Safety in Dental Environment A2B CD 5 STA43 Health Promotion D2 C2 A 5 STA42 Preventive Care of Childrens C2 A 3 and Adults Oral Health STA422 Nutrition and Oral Health STA423 Oral Care During Pregnancy and Childhood STA424 Tobacco, Alcohol and other C Drugs and Oral Health STA425 Supervised Clinical Practise C2D2 4 STA422 Preventive Care of Oral B Health of the Elderly STA4222 Prothetics STA4223 Supervised Clinical Practise B C2 3 STA423 Basics of Periodontology B STA4232 Basics of Cariology B

7 Study year Total cr STA4233 Basics of Pedodontics STA4234 Basics of Dental Care in C 2 Dental Surgery STA4235 Supervised Clinical Practise D2 A2 4 STA424 Periodontological Care Part I STA4242 Methods of Periodontological Care STA4243 Periodontological Care Part II C STA4244 Methods of Cariological Care AB 2 STA4240 Basics of Radiology in Dental Care B STA4247 Safe Use of Radiation in B Dental Examinations STA4248 Supervised Clinical Practise D3 A2 B 6 STA4249 Medical Treatment in Dental Care B 2 STA425 Orthodontic Care and C 2 Methods STA4252 Supervised Clinical Practise CD2 3 STA426 Special Issues of Oral Health C 2 STA4262 Sign Language STA4263 Oral Surgery D STA4264 Oral Surgical Nursing D STA4265 Diseases of the Oral Mucous B STA4266 Occlusion Physiology D STA4267 Supervised Clinical Practise C2D2 4 STA427 Quality and Development of Preventive Care of Oral Health C 2 STA674 Body Training B STA4272 Supervised Clinical Practise D 2 BACHELOR S THESIS 0 STA2023 Thesis CD2 AB CD A2B 0 OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES STA4285 Dental Hygienist as Manager A 3 STA4282 Occupational Health Service B STA4283 Entrepreneurship in Oral Health STA4284 Supervised Clinical Practise A2B3 5 STA429 Development of Oral Health of Special Groups A6B4 0 FREE-CHOICE STUDIES D B A2B2 D2 B2 0 TOTAL

8 Degree Programme in Emergency Nursing A =. period, B = 2. period, C = 3. period, D = 4. period e.g. A2B in the table means, that from a course of 3 credits 2 cr will be offered during the. period and cr during the 2. period. Study year Total cr COMPULSORY BASIC STUDIES 5 STP5 Finnish and B D 2 STP53 Swedish Language and C 2 STP54 English Language and C 2 STP200 Student in Studying Environment A B 2 STP202 Scientific Research and Developing C,5 A C0,5 3 STP203 Methods of Development and Research B A 2 STP204 Information Technology and A D 2 Digital OPTIONAL BASIC STUDIES 5 STA4262 Sign Language STP034 Culture and Race in Society 2 STP047 Organizational and Continuation Course in Writing STP056 Social Policy 2-4 STP058 Philosophy STP8 Mathematics STP82 Physics I STP85 Legislation of Medical Radiation and Basics of Radiation Protection STA38 Management of the Use of Radiation in Primary Health Care STP95 Tutorial of the Students 2 STP97 Chemistry -2 STP2 Basic of Economics and 2 Entrepreneurship STP22 Introduction to the Health Technique STA256 Multiethnic Work in Social and 2-5 Health Care STP67 Human Physical Development STA674 Body Training STA679 Water Exercises STA685 Physical Education -2 STP8 Genetics STA860 Clinical Laboratory Medicine 2 COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 20 STP45 Nutrition C STP66 Ethics B STP73 Basics of Microbiology C STP209 Human Anatomy and AB C 3 Physiology II STP25 General Pathology C STA436 First Aid and Security Education STA442 General Pharmacology and Toxicology C STA444 Individual and Psychological Development STA445 Social Interaction and Team Work STA446 Basics of Nursing Science STA447 Basics of Social and Health Care STA448 Social Security and Wellness C STA449 Client Education C

9 Study year Total cr STA450 Basics of Nursing I A 2 STA45 Basics of Nursing II B 2 STA452 Medications A 2 STA453 Clinical Nursing D3 B3 6 STA454 Mental Health and C 3 Dependency Problems STA455 Nursing of Family D2 A3 5 STA456 Adult as a Client of Public C Health Care STA457 Elderly People as a Client C 2 STS328 Practical Training: Basic Nursing Skills I D4 B4 8 STS329 Practical Training: Basic Nursing Skills II C4 A3 C3 0 STA330 Basics of Emergency Nursing B 2 STA33 Practical Training in Basic B 4 Skills of Emergency Nursing STA332 Pathophysiology D 2 STA333 Trauma and Emergency A2 D2 4 Medicine I STA334 Basic Emergency Nursing A4 D2 6 Interventions STA335 Practical Training: Pre Hospital Emergency Nursing A4 D6 0 STA336 Accident and Emergency B 3 Nursing STA337 Practical Training: Accident and Emergency Nursing B 6 STS342 Leadership and Management of Emergency Nursing D 2 STS343 Mental and Social Support in Emergency Nursing A 2 STS344 Management and Major D 2 Incident Response STS345 Trauma and Emergency D3 A 4 Medicine II STS346 Advanced Emergency Nursing Interventions D3 A2 5 STS347 Practical Training: Emergency A4 D8 2 Nursing in Paramedical Level BACHELOR'S THESIS 0 STA2023 Thesis B0,5 C2 B2 D,5 B2 C2 0 FREE-CHOICE STUDIES B3 C7 0 TOTAL 60 9

10 Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Oulu A =. period, B = 2. period, C = 3. period, D = 4. period e.g. A2B in the table means, that from a course of 3 credits 2 cr will be offered during the. period and cr during the 2. period. Study year Total cr (Practical training) BASIC STUDIES 20 COMPULSORY BASIC STUDIES 5 STP5 Finnish and C B 2 STP53 Swedish Language and AB 2 STP54 English Language and AB 2 STP200 Student in Studying AB 2 Environment STP202 Scientific Research and Developing B0,5 C B C0,5 3 STP203 Methods of Development and Research A A 2 STP204 Information Technology and A C 2 Digital OPTIONAL BASIC STUDIES 5 STA4262 Sign Language STP034 Culture and Race in Society 2 STP047 Organizational and Continuation Course in Writing STP056 Social Policy 2-4 STP058 Philosophy STP8 Mathematics STP82 Physics I STP85 Legislation of Medical Radiation and Basics of Radiation Protection STA38 Management of the Use of Radiation in Primary Health Care STP95 Tutorial of the Students 2 STP97 Chemistry -2 STP2 Basic of Economics and 2 Entrepreneurship STP22 Introduction to the Health Technique STA256 Multiethnic Work in Social 2-5 and Health Care STP67 Human Physical Development STA674 Body Training STA679 Water Exercises STA685 Physical Education -2 STP8 Genetics STA860 Clinical Laboratory Medicine 2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 00 COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 80 STP45 Nutrition C STP66 Ethics D STP73 Basics of Microbiology C STA436 First Aid and Security () Education STP209 Human Anatomy and AB C 3 Physiology II STP25 General Pathology C STA442 General Pharmacology and Toxicology C STA444 Individual and Psychological C 2 Development STA445 Social Interaction and Team Work D

11 Study year Total cr (Practical training) STA446 Basics of Nursing Science STA447 Basics of Social and Health Care STA448 Social Security and Wellness C STA449 Client Education C STA450 Basics of Nursing I A2B3 5(4) STA45 Basics of Nursing II B 5(3) STA452 Medications A 2 STA453 Clinical Nursing D0 B7 7(9) STA454 Mental Health and C 8(6) Dependency Problems STA455 Nursing of Family D7 A8 5(9) STA456 Adult as a Client of Public C 6(3) Health Care STA457 Elderly People as a Client C3D3 6(3) OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Option of Nursing 20 STS350 Adult Patient s Nursing D5 A7B8 20(2) STS352 Nursing of Elderly People D5 A7B8 20(2) STS353 Intensive Care D5 A7B8 20(2) STS354 Paediatric Nursing D5 A7B8 20(2) STS355 Perioperative Nursing D5 A7B8 20(2) STS356 Psychiatric Nursing D5 A7B8 20(2) Professional Studies in Midwifery 60 STS358 Midwifery D5 A7B0 C0D0 A0B8 60(52) Professional Studies in Preventive Health Care 40 STS359 Public Health Care D5 A 6(3) STS360 Public Health Care in the A5B8 C6D6 25(5) Different Phases of Life Span STS36 Development, Management A C3D3 7(3) and Leadership of Public Health Care STS362 Public Health Care in D 2(2) Different Environments BACHELOR'S THESIS 0 STA2023 Thesis B0,5 D2 B2,5 C2,5 A2,5 0 FREE-CHOICE STUDIES A3 B7 0 TOTAL, Nursing 40 TOTAL, Preventive Health Care 60 TOTAL, Midwifery 80

12 Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy A =. period, B = 2. period, C = 3. period, D = 4. period E.G. A2B IN THE TABLE MEANS, THAT FROM A COURSE OF 3 CREDITS 2 CR WILL BE OFFERED DURING THE. PERIOD AND CR DURING THE 2. PERIOD. Study Year Total cr (Practical training) COMPULSORY BASIC STUDIES General Basic Studies in Health Care and Social Services 4 STP200 Student in Studying Environment A C 2 STP202 Scientific Research and Developing A0,5 C A C0,5 3 STP203 Methods of Development and Research C A 2 STP204 Information Technology and Digital A(ft) C(tt) STP5 Finnish and B D 2 STP53 Swedish Language and C A 2 STP54 English Language and C A 2 General Basic Studies in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy 20(4,5) STA436 First Aid and Security Education C0,5 A0,5 () STP60 Introduction to the Philosophy, Ethics and History of Rehabilitation A 2 STP602 Rehabilitation CD3 4(3) STP603 Social Conditions and Possibilities of Rehabilitation B STP604 Rehabilitation as a Social Investment STP207 Human Anatomy and Physiology I BC 2 STP632 Locomotor System AB 2 STP633 Microbiology and Pathology C STP634 Nervous System and Sensory Organs STP64 Basics of Biomechanics B STP65 Neuropsychology B STP66 Clinical Psychology B STP67 Human Physical Development B (0,5) STA449 Client Education C Optional Basic Studies in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy 3 STP2 Basics of Economics and Entrepreneurship D 2 STP45 Nutrition D STP038 Basics of Adventure and Environment Pedagogy A 2 STP95 Tutorial of the Students A 2 STP02 Sign Language C 2 STP204 Information Technology and Digital STP06 Working Ability and Ergonomics C COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES STA700 Philosophical and Theoretical Basis of Occupational Therapy B0,5 D0,5 A0,5,5 STA7002 Theories and Models of D D0,5 B0,5 B 3() Occupational Therapy STA7003 Theory of Occupation C (0,5) STA70 Self Maintenance A,5 D,5 3(,5) STA702 Play (0,5) STA703 Work Related Occupations A0,5 B0,5 (0,5) STA704 Leisure Occupations B0,5 B0,5 (0,5) STA702 Assessment Skills D (0,5) STA7022 Therapeutic Skills and D (0,5) Therapeutic Knowledge STA7023 Clinical Reasoning D0,5 A0,5 (0,5) STA7024 Therapeutic Use of Self A0,5 D0,5 A0,5,5(,5)

13 Study Year Total cr (Practical training) STA7025 Work Supervision C () STA7026 Client-centred Occupational (0,5) Therapy STA703 The Basics of Analysis and Adaptation of Occupations A B 2() STA7032 Optional Occupations D B 2() STA7033 Roles and Therapeutic Groups A0,5 B D 2,5(,5) STA704 The Concept of Environment in Occupational Therapy B0,5 B0,5 B0,5,5(0,5) STA063 Assistive Device Services and Modification in the Clients Environment and Communityintegrated Settings C2 A0,5 2,5(,5) STA7045 Planning and Making Orthotics B D 2(,5) STA705 Medicine D A,5 D2 B 5,5 STA706 Occupational Therapy for D 2() Physical Dysfunction in Paediatrics STA7062 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health in Paediatrics D A 2() STA707 Occupational Therapy for A B 2() Physical Dysfunction STA7072 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health A B 2() STA7073 Work Evaluation A B0,5,5() STA708 Occupational Therapy for B,5(0,5) Physical Dysfunction in Geriatrics STA7082 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health in Geriatrics B,5(0,5) STA667 Administration,5 BACHELOR S THESIS 0 STA2023 Thesis B0,5 CD,5 a0,5b,5 D2 A2B 0 PRACTICAL TRAINING 29 STA7063 Practical Training A 7 STA7074 Practical Training C 7 STA7083 Practical Training C 7 STA752 Practical Training D4 B2 6 STP605 Analysis and Development of Rehabilitation D 2 OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 4 STA754 Activity Analysis, Modification and Adaptation A 2 STA755 Core Competence in Occupational Therapy B 2 STA756 Complementherapies D 2 STA757 EurotherapICT AB 2 STA746 Drama as Therapeutic A 2 Occupation STA747 Art as Therapeutic Occupation A 2 STA748 Use of Photos and Videos in Therapy A 2 STA749 Gardening as Therapeutic CD 2 Occupation STA750 Dolls, Masks and Stories in Therapy D 2 STA753 Therapeutic Games A 2 FREE-CHOICE STUDIES B2 B2 C2 A4 0 OPTIONAL STUDIES AB C A2 B2 7 TOTAL 2, ,5 2,5 8 6,5 40 3

14 Degree Programme in Optometry A =. period, B = 2. period, C = 3. period, D = 4. period e.g. A2B in the table means, that from a course of 3 credits 2 cr will be offered during the. period and cr during the 2. period. Study year Total cr BASIC STUDIES 20 COMPULSORY BASIC STUDIES 8 STP200 Student in Studying A C 2 Environment STP204 Information Technology and B D 2 Digital STP202 Scientific Research and Developing A C A 3 STP203 Methods of Development and Research C B 2 STP89 Finnish and Negotiation Skills C B 2 STP54 English Language and B A 2 STP53 Swedish Language and C D 2 STP2 Basic of Economics and Entrepreneurship B 2 STP28 Statistical Methods for Research II OPTIONAL BASIC STUDIES D 2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 00 STP44 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology D 2 STP73 Basics of Microbiology STP8 Mathematics STP82 Physics I A 2 STP83 Physics II B C 2 STP97 Chemistry C C 2 STP209 Human Anatomy and Physiology II A2 C 3 STA442 General Pharmacology and Toxicology STP50 Orientation to Optometry STP807 Medicine D 2 STA5 Optics I B2 C2 4 STA52 Optics II C A3 4 STA53 Optics III D B 2 STA55 Dispensing, Ophthalmic Lenses and Frame Technology B3 D2,5 A2B2 C2,5D2 A,5B,5 C,5D,5 20 STA58 Management of Vision A2B2 C2D4,5 A2,5B4 C2,5D2,5 A4,5B2,5 29 STA520 Optometry and Vision Science AB C 3 STA52 Low Vision Care and B 2 Abnormal Vision STA524 Optical Instruments C A 2 STA525 Ocular Medicine and B C2 A A 5 Ophthalmology STA055 Contact Lenses I D B,5 D,5 4 STA528 Ophthalmoscopy D B 2 STA56 Special Areas of Optometry CD 2 STA527 Visual Psychology C STA530 Ocular Medicine and B 2 Ophthalmology II STA53 Contact Lenses II D BACHELOR S THESIS 0 STA2023 Thesis B C2D2,5 A2,5B2 0 FREE-CHOICE STUDIES B2 D2 A2 C2 A2 0 TOTAL 9 20, ,5 40

15 Degree Programme in Physiotherapy A =. period, B = 2. period, C = 3. period, D = 4. period e.g. A2B in the table means, that from a course of 3 credits 2 cr will be offered during the. period and cr during the 2. period. Study Year Total cr (Practical training) COMPULSORY BASIC STUDIES General Basic Studies in Health Care and Social Services 4 STP200 Student in Studying Environment A C 2 STP202 Scientific Research and Developing A0,5 C A C0,5 3 STP203 Methods of Development and Research C A 2 STP204 Information Technology and Digital A(ft) C(tt) STP5 Finnish and B D 2 STP53 Swedish Language and C A 2 STP54 English Language and C A 2 General Basic Studies in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy 20(4,5) STA436 First Aid and Security Education C0,5 A0,5 () STP60 Introduction to the Philosophy, Ethics and History of Rehabilitation A 2 STP602 Rehabilitation CD3 4(3) STP603 Social Conditions and Possibilities of Rehabilitation B STP604 Rehabilitation as a Social Investment STP207 Human Anatomy and Physiology I BC 2 STP632 Locomotor System AB 2 STP633 Microbiology and Pathology C STP634 Nervous System and Sensory Organs STP64 Basics of Biomechanics B STP65 Neuropsychology B STP66 Clinical Psychology B STP67 Human Physical Development B (0,5) STA449 Client Education C Optional Basic Studies in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy STP2 Basic of Economics and Entrepreneurship D 2 STP45 Nutrition D STP038 Basics of Adventure and Environment Pedagogy A 2 STP95 Tutorial of the Students A 2 STP02 Sign Language C 2 STP204 Information Technology and Digital STP06 Working Ability and Ergonomics C COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES STA689 Client in Rehabilitation Field A 2 STA6526 Motor Learning D STA6523 Didactics of Physical Education D 2() STA6524 Adapted Physical Education AB C 3(3) STA6547 Joint and Muscle Testing B2 A0,5 2,5(2) STA6542 Evaluation of Cardiopulmonary Function and Breathing C (0,5) STA6543 Psycho-physiological Evaluation D (0,5) STA6544 Analysis of Posture Motion and Movement B (0,5) STA6546 Biomechanical Evaluation and Measurement Methods D 2(,5) STA664 Abnormal Sensomotor Development of Child B (0,5) STA662 Medical Subjects and Exercise Physiology D A,5 D0,5 A B 5 STA6553 Facilitation of Posture, Movement and Breathing B,5()

16 Study Year Total cr (Practical training) STA656 Basics of Therapeutic Exercises D A 2() STA6562 PNF-method B (0,5) STA6563 Muscle Stretching C (0,5) STA6564 Relaxation Therapy and Creative Expression D () STA683 Therapeutic Modalities A A,5 2,5() STA6643 Toys and Plays Supporting the Development B (0,5) STA684 Manual Therapy B,5 A,5 3(2) STA063 Assistive Device Services and Modification in The Clients Environment and Communityintegrated Settings C2 B0,5 2,5(,5) STA659 Physiotherapy of Internal Diseases B STA6592 Physiotherapy of Locomotor System A 2(0,5) STA6642 Pediatric Physiotherapy C,5(0,5) STA665 Physiotherapy of Surgical Patients C (0,5) STA6652 Physiotherapy of Orthopaedic C Patients STA6656 Psycho-physiological Physiotherapy and Physiotherapy of Psychiatric Patients C (0,5) STA666 Neurotherapy B 2() STA6593 Physiotherapy in Work Health Care B STA663 Physiotherapy of Geriatric Patient D STA6594 Practical Training B 6 STA6632 Practical Training D 4 STA6644 Practical Training D 5 STA6655 Practical Training A 4 STA6662 Practical Training C 4 STA686 Advanced Studies in a Field of A 5 Option STP605 Analysis and Development of Rehabilitation A 2 STA667 Administration D,5 BACHELOR S THESIS STA2023 Thesis B0,5 CD,5 a0,5b,5 D2 A2 B 0 OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 3 To be chosen 3 cr from the following STA685 Physical Education D 2(2) STA673 Functional Capacity Tests B (0,5) STA674 Body Training C () STA677 Pain and Electrotherapy B 2(,5) STA678 Use of Biomechanics in Musculoskeletal Disorders D D 2() STA679 Water Exercises C () STA680 Different Massage Methods C () STA687 Developmental Movement for Children (0,5) STA688 Physiotherapy of Prematurity D 2(0,5) FREE-CHOICE STUDIES C2D A2B2 C3 0 OPTIONAL STUDIES A CD2 C 6 TOTAL 22,5 22,5 22 2,5 2,

17 Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy A =. period, B = 2. period, C = 3. period, D = 4. period e.g. A2B in the table means, that from a course of 3 credits 2 cr will be offered during the. period and cr during the 2. period. Study year Total cr (Practical training) BASIC STUDIES 20 COMPULSORY BASIC STUDIES 5 STP5 Finnish and C B 2 STP53 Swedish Language and CD 2 STP54 English Language and A D 2 STP200 Student in Studying AB 2 Environment STP202 Scientific Research and Developing B0,5 C B C0,5 3 STP203 Methods of Development and Research A A 2 STP204 Information Technology and A C 2 Digital OPTIONAL BASIC STUDIES, B C2D2 5 to be chosen 5 cr from the following STP02 Sign Language 2 STP73 Basics of Microbiology STP97 Chemistry 2 STP95 Tutorial of the Students 2 STP22 Introduction to the Health Technique STP25 General Pathology STP28 Statistical Methods for Research II STP25 Intercultural Studies in Social and Health Care STP2 Basics of Economics and 2 Entrepreneurship STP83 Physics II 2 STP8 Mathematics STP67 Human Physical Development STA685 Physical Education 2 STA674 Body Training STA860 Clinical Laboratory Medicine 2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 00 COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 94 STP65 Occupational Orientation STA447 Basics of Social and Health Care STP66 Ethics D0,5 A0,5 STP208 Basics of Safety Education A D0,5 A0,5 2() and First Aid STP209 Human Anatomy and AB C 3 Physiology II STP43 Anatomy of Skeletal System and Joints C STP48 Topographic Anatomy B STA442 General Pharmacology and Toxicology STA449 Client Education STP85 Basics of Safe Use of A,5B0,5 2() Radiation STP85 Legislation of Medical Radiation and Basics of Radiation Protection B STA300 A model of Living and Documentation CD3 4(3) STA30 Maintaining a Safe Environment A2B4 6(4)

18 Study year Total cr (Practical training) STA34 Safe Medical Use of Radiation I C STA342 Safe Medical Use of Radiation II STA343 Safe Medical Use of Radiation III C () STA344 Safe Medical Use of Radiation IV STA345 Safe Medical Use of Radiation V STA346 Safe Medical Use of Radiation VI B STA35 The Medical Use of Radioisotopes and Patient Care in Nuclear Medicine D2 A3 5(3) STA320 Cancer Patient and Radiotherapy B2 C6 8(5) STA303 Mental and Spiritual Wellbeing C2 B0,5 C0,5 3() STA304 Breathing and Blood D Circulatory System and Radiological Procedures STA3042 X-ray Examinations of C0,5 A,5() Breathing STA3043 Radiological Examinations of Blood Circulary System A 3(2) STA3044 Computer Tomography Examinations of Breathing and Blood Circulation A0,5 C2 2,5(2) STA305 Nutrition and Eliminating and Radiological Procedures A2B4 6(4) STA306 Movement and Radiological Examining of Muscular and Skeletal System I B CD2 B3 7(5) STA3062 Movement and Radiological Examining of Muscular and Skeletal System II AB 2() STA3063 Movement and Radiological Examining of Muscular and Skeletal System III C2D 3(2) STA326 Sexuality and Radiological Procedures of Brests and Genitals A 2() STA308 Pain, Condition of the Skin CD2 3() and Balance of the Body Temperature STA3 Child and Adolescent in Radiological Examinations and in Radiotherapy and Family as a Client D 6(3) STA327 Adult as a Client A 3() STA33 An Aging Person in Radiological Examinations and in Radiotherapy C 2 STA37 Leadership and Management AB2 3(2) in Radiological Caring STA38 Management of the Use of () Radiation in Primary Health Care STA39 Development of B Radiographer's Professional Skills and Radiological Caring OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 6 STA32 Expectant Mother, Child, 6(5) Adult and Aging Person in an Ultrasound Examination STA322 Digital Imaging in Radiological Caring 6(5) 8

19 Study year Total cr (Practical STA323 Advanced Studies of the Care of Cancer Patient and Radiography STA324 Advanced Studies of the Patient Care in Nuclear Medicine training) 6(5) STA325 Basics of Health Care 6(5) BACHELORS S THESIS 0 STA2023 Thesis B0,5 D2 B2,5 C2,5 A2,5 0 FREE-CHOICE STUDIES D6 A2B2 0 TOTAL 20,5 20,5 20,5 20, (5) 9

20 9.2.9 Description of Courses instructed in English 20 STA755 Core Components in Occupational Therapy 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) Objectives: Student learns to identify the core components of occupational therapy. She will discuss and reason her own view of occupational therapy in relation to other professions in the field of health and social care and in relation to different cultures. Student will learn readiness to work as a part of multidisiplinary team. Contents: Core components of occupational therapy. Activities. Activity analysis and synthesis. Environment as part of rehabilitation. Multidisiplinary team. Culture. Requirements: Advanced task. Taking part in exercises. Reflective diary. Literature: To be announced at the beginning of the course. Note: The course will be carried out in Tarto, Estonia as co-operation with Tarto University (Tarto, Estonia), Stadia Polytechnic (Helsinki, Finland) and Arteveldehogeschool (Gent, Belgium) STA756 Complementherapies 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) Objectives: Student will have experience of different creative methods in personal level as a part of multicultural group. She will learn creative methods as part of therapeutic methods used in occupational therapy. Student will compare and study core components of occupational therapy in different parts of Europe. Contents: Creativity. Own relationship to creativity and to creative methods. Meaning of group in therapy. Different creative methods: art, music drama, dance, moving, puppets and masks. Requirements: Advanced task. Taking part in exercises. Reflective diary. Literature: To be announced at the beginning of the course. Note: The course will be carried out in Dworp, Belgium as co-operation with 4 different degree programmes of occupational therapy from Europe and North America. The main organizer of the course is Arteveldehogeschool (Gent, Belgium). STA757 EurotherapICT 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) Objectives: Student will learn how to use informational technology as part of speech therapy / occupational therapy assessment or therapy. Student will learn about different possibilities of information technology in rehabilitation in basic level and special adaptations. Student will learn how to assess the environments where informational technology is used. Student will learn how to use multimedia and different ways of communication. Contents: Computer as a tool in assessment and therapy e. g. in play. Environment and information technology. Adaptations. Using multimedia. Using communication tools. Requirements: Internet course. Taking part in exercises. Seminars. Reflective diary. Literature: To be announced at the beginning of the course. Note: Multicultural course as co-operation with degree programmes of occupational therapy and speech therapy in Arteveldehogeschool (Gent, Belgium), Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (Nijmegen, Netherlands) and Hälsohögskolan i Jönköping (Jönköping, Sweden).

21 2 9.3 GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE OULAINEN DEPARTMENT OF NURSING OULU POLYTECHNIC School of Health and Social Care Oulainen Department of Nursing Kuntotie 2 FIN OULAINEN FINLAND Tel Fax Institutional ECTS co-ordinator: Ms. Maarit Wimmer Tel GSM maarit.wimmer@oamk.fi 9.3. Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care The Oulainen Department of Nursing provides education leading to a degree of a nurse in the Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care with emphasis on community care. Community care refers to network-oriented and holistic support and helping of the client, which could be an individual, a family, a group of people or a community. Community care aims to support the client s independence and autonomy by providing services, facilities and treatments to respond to the client s needs. Community care involves preventive, acute, palliative and rehabilitative nursing. In the Degree Programme the student takes the Polytechnic Degree in Health Care (Bachelor of Health Care and Social Services). Graduates can use the professional title of a nurse (polytechnic), registered nurse. Structure of studies Finnish ECTS credits credits Basic Studies Basic Studies in Health Care and Social Services Basic Studies of the Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care Optional Basic Studies 2 3 Professional Studies Compulsory Professional Studies Optional Professional Studies 8 27 Practical Training (included in the basic and professional studies) (50) (75) Free-choice Studies 0 6 Bachelor s Thesis 0 5 TOTAL 40 20

22 9.3.2 Structure of studies Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Oulainen A =. period, B = 2. period, C = 3. period, D = 4. period e.g. A2B in the table means, that from a course of 3 credits 2 cr will be offered during the. period and cr during the 2. period. Study year Total cr (Practical training) BASIC STUDIES 40 Compulsory Basic Studies in Health Care and Social Services 5 STP200 Student in Studying Environment A C 2 STP202 Scientific Research and Developing D2 A 3 STP203 Methods of Development and Research C C 2 STP204 Information Technology and Digital A A 2 STP5 Finnish and C D0,5 A0,5 2 STP53 Swedish Language and A C 2 STP54 English Language and A C 2 Basic Studies of the Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care 2(3) STA436 First Aid and Security Education A B 2() STP209 Human Anatomy and B C2 3 Physiology II STP45 Nutrition C STP73 Basics of Microbiology D STP25 General Pathology STA442 General Pharmacology and D Toxicology STP227 Medicine Mathematics D STP66 Ethics B STP230 The Basis of Psychology A2 C A 4 STP23 Individual in Family, Group A2B2 4(2) and Community STP232 As Client in Health and Social B2 2 Care OPTIONAL BASIC STUDIES 2 A student shall choose 2 cr from the AB following courses during the first study year STP9 Swedish STP92 English STP25 Intercultural Studies in Social and Health Care STP95 Tutorial of the Students 2 STP245 Introduction to Profession of Health and Social Care PROFESSIONAL STUDIES COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES OLA04 The Scientific Basis of Nursing A 2 OLA05 Analysing Life Situation of a B2 C3 5(3) Client OLA06 Promoting Health of a Client, Multiprofessional Teamwork and Rehabilitation D 5(3) OLA07 Nursing Interventions D4 A2 6(2) OLA08 Nursing of Woman A 5(3) OLA09 Promoting Health and Well- A 3() Being of a Child and a Youngster OLA020 Pediatric Nursing B 5(3)

23 Study year Total cr (Practical training) OLA02 Chronic Illness and Nursing B 8(5) OLA022 Acute and Critical Nursing Care C 9(6) OLA023 Care of Terminally ill Patient C OLA024 Nursing in Changes of Mental Care D 8(5) OLA025 Care of Elderly C 7(4) FREE-CHOICE PROFESSIONAL STUDIES To be chosen0 cr from the following: OLA06A Group Supporting the 2 Change of Lifestyle OLA06B An Addicted Person as a 2 Client OLA06C Protect, Survive and Help in 2 Catastrophe and Crisis OLA07A Special Issues in 2 Pharmacology OLA07B Laboratory Services as a Part of Patient s Care OLA07C Clinical Skills of Nursing OLA8B Sexuality as a Part of Life 2 OLA09A Learning Disability of 4 Children and Adolescents OLA02A Nursing a Client with Cancer 2 OLA02B Care of Diabetic 2 OLA02C Pain Management 2 OLA02D Wound Management 3 OLA022A Emergency Care 2-4 OLA022B Intensive Care 3-6 OLA022C Day Surgery Nursing 2 OLA024A Mental Support in Accidents 2 and Crisis OLA024B Mental Health of Children and 3 Adolescents OLA024C Counselling Supporting of 2 Professional Growth COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 8(0) OLV027 Management and D2 A3 5(3) Development of Nursing OLV0272 Health Economics and D 2 Entrepreneurship OLV0273 Medical-Surgical Nursing A5B6 (7) OLV0274 Mental Health Nursing A5B6 OLV0275 Elderly Care A5B6 OLV028 Adult Nursing 20 FREE-CHOICE STUDIES A2 C2 A2 C4 0(2) BACHELOR S THESIS 0 OLA026 Thesis D0,5 B2 B2,5 CD3 A 0 TOTAL 40 23

24 Description of courses instructed in English 24 OLV028 Adult Nursing 30 ECTS cr (20 Finnish cr) Objectives: The student is able to care and support adult patients in hospital and at home. She/he is able to provide professional nursing care for patients with non communicable diseases (like diabetes, asthma ect.) with critical illness and non-curable diseases as well as patients underqoinq day-surgery operations. Special option is also taken to the care of HIV positive and Aids patients. The student is able to develop the quality of care within interagengy working in multiprofessional teams. The students learns English language connected to nursing discipline. Contents: The contents is divided in themes:. Non Communicable Disease-a challenge for nursing ( cu) 2. Acute and intensive care of critically ill patients in hospital and at home (2 cu) 3. Palliative care (2 cu), 4. Day-Surgery Nursing (2 cu), 5. Quality Management in Nursing (2 Cu), 6. Multiprofessional cooperation and care management (cu) Requirements: Exam, Essay presented in seminar, Project plan Literature: Sutherland, E Day Surgery, A Handbook for Nurses. Bailliere Tindall. London. Holenby, S Collaborative Care-Interprofessional internagency and interprofessional. Blackwell Scientific Publications. Oxford., Ellis, J., R. & Celia, L., H Managing and coordinating Nursing Care. J. B. Lippincott Company. Philadelphia., Morse, J., M. & Johnson, J.,L. 99 (ed. ) The Illness experience. Dimensions of Suffering. Sage Publication. London., Glassman. G Detailed Outpatient Care Handbook. Harley & Belfus inc. Philadelphia., Besirel, L., M. & huston, J.,C Leadership Roles and Management Function in Nursing. Theory and Applications. Second edition. Lippincott. Philadelphia. Prerequisites: The student has to be passed the following modules of compulsory professional studies, OLA06, OLA07, OLA02, OLA022,OLA023 Contact person: Ms Salla Seppänen Index of courses Course instructed in English OLV028 Adult Nursing 30 ECTS cr (20 Finnish cr) Courses instructed in Finnish Some of the courses can be tailored in English to the exchange students. OLA04 The Scientific Basis of Nursing 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA05 Analysing Life Situation of a Client 7.5 ECTS cr (5 Finnish cr) OLA06 Promoting Health of a Client, Multiprofessional Teamwork and Rehabilitation 7.5 ECTS cr (5 Finnish cr) OLA06A Group Supporting the Change of Lifestyle 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA06B An Addicted Person as a Client 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA06C Protect, Survive and Help in Catastrophe and Crisis 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA07 Nursing Interventions 9 ECTS cr (6 Finnish cr) OLA07A Special Issues in Pharmacology 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA07B Laboratory Services as a Part of Patient s Care 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA07C Clinical Skills of Nursing.5 ECTS cr ( Finnish cr) OLA08 Nursing of Woman 7.5 ECTS cr (5 Finnish cr) OLA08B Sexuality as a Part of Life 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA09 Promoting Health and Well-Being of a Child and a Youngster 4.5 ECTS cr (3 Finnish cr) OLA09A Learning Disability of Children and Adolescents 6 ECTS cr (4 Finnish cr)

25 OLA020 Paediatric Nursing 7.5 ECTS cr (5 Finnish cr) OLA02 Chronic Illness and Nursing 2 ECTS cr (8 Finnish cr) OLA02A Nursing a Client with Cancer 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA02B Care of Diabetic 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA02C Pain Management 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA02D Wound Management 4.5 ECTS cr (3 Finnish cr) OLA022 Acute and Critical Nursing Care 3.5 ECTS cr (9 Finnish cr) OLA022A Emergency Care 6 ECTS cr (4 Finnish cr) OLA022B Intensive Care 9 ECTS cr (6 Finnish cr) OLA022C Day Surgery Nursing 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA023 Care of Terminally ill Patient.5 ECTS cr ( Finnish cr) OLA024 Nursing in Changes of Mental Care 2 ECTS cr (8 Finnish cr) OLA024A Mental Support in Accidents and Crisis 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA024B Mental Health of Children and Adolescents 4.5 ECTS cr (3 Finnish cr) OLA024C Counselling Supporting of Professional Growth 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLA025 Care of Elderly 0.5 ECTS cr (7 Finnish cr) OLA026 Thesis 5 ECTS cr (0 Finnish cr) OLV027 Management and Development of Nursing 7.5 ECTS cr (5 Finnish cr) OLV0272 Health Economics and Entrepreneurship 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) OLV0273 Medical-Surgical Nursing 6.5 ECTS cr ( Finnish cr) OLV0274 Mental Health Nursing 6.5 ECTS cr ( Finnish cr) OLV0275 Elderly Care 6.5 ECTS cr ( Finnish cr) OLV028 Adult Nursing 30 ECTS cr (20 Finnish cr) STP230 The Basis of Psychology 6 ECTS cr (4 Finnish cr) STP23 Individual in Family, Group and Community 6 ECTS cr (4 Finnish cr) STP232 As Client in Health and Social Care 3 ECTS cr (2 Finnish cr) STP245 Introduction to Profession of Health and Social Care.5 ECTS cr ( Finnish cr) 25

26 GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES OULU POLYTECHNIC School of Health and Social Care Department of Social Services Professorintie 5 FIN OULU FINLAND Tel Fax Institutional ECTS co-ordinator: Ms. Tuuli Lähteenmäki Tel GSM tuuli.lahteenmaki@oamk.fi 9.4. Degree Programme in Social Services The basis of the education is helping people cope in their everyday life, in different social environments and activities. The degree programme gives the students the possibility to extensively study social and behavioural sciences, which form the theoretical basis for work in the social services. In addition to this attention is paid to the development of different creative problem-solving methods and creative thinking, as well as the mastering of the professional skills required in social work. Graduates are qualified for specialist duties in the social services sector. The degree is called a polytechnic degree in social services (Bachelor of Social Services). The student can choose one option of the following: o Option of Social Services for Intoxicant Abusers and Mental Health Work o Option of Social Insurance o Option of Social Services for the Disabled and Special Education o Option of Social Services for the Elderly o Option of Early Childhood Education, Child Welfare and Social Youth Work The Degree Programme in Social Services is divided into basic studies and professional studies. The basic and professional studies include obligatory and optional courses. The purpose of the optional basic studies is to level out the differences in the students initial level of competence. The Degree Programme also contains free-choice studies, which the student can use either to further develop his/her professional expertise in a specific area or to extend it to other areas. It is recommended that the free-choice studies are chosen from the other degree programmes of the polytechnic. The wide choice of free-choice courses enables the student to develop an extensive range of skills and make individual decisions in the development of his/her professional expertise. This is essential in the everyday work in the social services today, and the education aims at creating new varieties of expertise and developing the social services to better meet the changing needs of the clients.

27 Structure of studies Degree Programme in Social Services A =. period, B = 2. period, C = 3. period, D = 4. period e.g. A2B in the table means, that from a course of 3 credits 2 cr will be offered during the. period and cr during the 2. period. Study year Total cr BASIC STUDIES COMPULSORY BASIC STUDIES IN HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES 4 STP200 Student in Studying Environment A 2 STP202 Scientific Research and Developing C 3 STP203 Methods of Development and Research A 2 STP204 Information Technology and A 2 Digital STP5 Finnish and A 2 STP53 Swedish Language and B 2 STP54 English Language and D 2 COMPULSORY BASIC STUDIES OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL SERVICES 4 STP008 Growth, Development and Guidance of Human Beings A 4 STP057 Creative Activity, Art and Selfexpression D 3 STP050 Basics of Social Services B 3 STP055 Educational Guidance and Support in Social Work D 2 STP056 Social Policy B 4 STP058 Philosophy D STP62 Basics of Public Health D PROFESSIONAL STUDIES COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES STA002 Social Legislation A 4 STA003 Psychosocial Capacity C 4 STA252 Methodological Development B 2 of Social Work STA253 Creative Activity and the Client s Culture A 3 STA254 Quality Management D2 B3 5 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN THE OPTIONS Early Childhood Education, Child Welfare and Social Youth Work STA0 Early Childhood Education B 5 STA03 Child Welfare C 5 STA04 Social Work with Young People A3 D2 5 STA040 Social Pedagogy in Child and Youth Work B 2 STA042 Special Education C 2 STA262 Art and Experiential Learning C3 A2 5 in Social Work STA029 Multiprofessional Project CD A4B 7 Work Social Services for the Elderly STA050 Challenges of Ageing C 5 STA05 The Position of Elderly People, Elderly Policy and Elderly Care B 5 STA052 Service Culture in Elderly Care and the Support of Elderly People C 5 STA053 Methodology of Elderly Care A 5