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Human-Centered Design in Social and Health CareLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SZXX2012

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Suvi Salminen

Objective

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

28.10.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Anu Pelkonen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT23SM
    Fysioterapeutin tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • SFT22S1
    Fysioterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT23SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT22S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT23S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS22SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • SKO22SM
    Kuntoutuksen ohjaaja (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 80h

Further information for students

An approved course of study also requires the following:
- Active participation in webinars/workshops
- Active participation in the implementation of the service design process
- Successful completion of course assignments
- Completion of a self-assessment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Elina Fisk
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT23SM
    Fysioterapeutin tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • SFT22S1
    Fysioterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT23SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT22S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT23S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS22SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • SKO22SM
    Kuntoutuksen ohjaaja (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 80h

Further information for students

An approved course of study also requires the following:
- Active participation in webinars/workshops
- Active participation in the implementation of the service design process
- Successful completion of course assignments
- Completion of a self-assessment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 27.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT23SM
    Fysioterapeutin tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • SFT22S1
    Fysioterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT23SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT22S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT23S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS22SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • SKO22SM
    Kuntoutuksen ohjaaja (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 80h

Further information for students

An approved course of study also requires the following:
- Active participation in webinars/workshops
- Active participation in the implementation of the service design process
- Successful completion of course assignments
- Completion of a self-assessment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024

Timing

21.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT21S1
    Fysioterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS21SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT22S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SFT22SM
    Fysioterapeutin tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • STT22SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SKO21SM
    Kuntoutuksen ohjaaja (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 80h

Further information for students

An approved course of study also requires the following:
- Active participation in webinars/workshops
- Active participation in the implementation of the service design process
- Successful completion of course assignments
- Completion of a self-assessment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Timing

11.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • ZJA24KS
    Avoin AMK, sote

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- virtual workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops and expert lectures. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures and workshops). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study
2. Active participation in group work and workshops
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own activities

Lectures and Workshops 12h and working life-oriented development 123 h

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 15 paikkaa
Campus online 28 paikkaa

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

11.03.2024 - 20.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Anu Pelkonen
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT21S1
    Fysioterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS21SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT22S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SFT22SM
    Fysioterapeutin tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • STT22SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SKO21SM
    Kuntoutuksen ohjaaja (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 80h

Further information for students

An approved course of study also requires the following:
- Active participation in webinars/workshops
- Active participation in the implementation of the service design process
- Successful completion of course assignments
- Completion of a self-assessment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Timing

30.10.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • ZJA23SS
    Avoin AMK, sote

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- virtual workshops
- webinars

The course includes independent work, workshops and expert lectures. During the course you have the opportunity to do development work, for example for your own workplace or internship. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as webinars and workshops). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study
2. Active participation in group work and workshops
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own activities

Lectures and Workshops 12 h and working life-oriented development 123 h

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 10 paikkaa
Campus online 30 paikkaa

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

30.10.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Anu Pelkonen
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT21S1
    Fysioterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS21SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT22S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SFT22SM
    Fysioterapeutin tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • STT22SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SKO21SM
    Kuntoutuksen ohjaaja (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 80h

Further information for students

An approved course of study also requires the following:
- Active participation in webinars/workshops
- Active participation in the implementation of the service design process
- Successful completion of course assignments
- Completion of a self-assessment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 29.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Anu Pelkonen
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT21S1
    Fysioterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS21SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT22S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SFT22SM
    Fysioterapeutin tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • STT22SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SKO21SM
    Kuntoutuksen ohjaaja (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 80h

Further information for students

An approved course of study also requires the following:
- Active participation in webinars/workshops
- Active participation in the implementation of the service design process
- Successful completion of course assignments
- Completion of a self-assessment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 29.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Anu Pelkonen
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT21S1
    Fysioterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS21SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT22S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SFT22SM
    Fysioterapeutin tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • STT22SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SKO21SM
    Kuntoutuksen ohjaaja (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 80h

Further information for students

An approved course of study also requires the following:
- Active participation in webinars/workshops
- Active participation in the implementation of the service design process
- Successful completion of course assignments
- Completion of a self-assessment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023

Timing

22.05.2023 - 16.06.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT20SM
    Fysioterapeutti
  • SFT20S1
    Fysioterapeutti
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS20SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT21SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SKO20SM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 81h

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Timing

18.04.2023 - 18.06.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • ZJA21SSHKKD
    Avoin amk, KKD, Hyvinvointivalmennuksen KKD

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 81h

Further information for students

Avoimen amk:n erillisryhmä (hyvinvointivalmennuksen kkd)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Timing

13.03.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • ZJA23KS
    Avoin AMK, sote

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- virtual workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures and workshops). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study
2. Active participation in group work and workshops
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own activities

Lectures and Workshops 13,5h and working life-oriented development 121,5 h

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 15 paikkaa
Campus online 20 paikkaa

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

13.03.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Groups
  • SFT20SM
    Fysioterapeutti
  • SFT20S1
    Fysioterapeutti
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS20SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT21SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SKO20SM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 81h

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 28.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Anu Pelkonen
  • Elina Fisk
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT20SM
    Fysioterapeutti
  • SFT20S1
    Fysioterapeutti
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS20SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT21SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SKO20SM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 81h

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 28.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Anu Pelkonen
  • Elina Fisk
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT20SM
    Fysioterapeutti
  • SFT20S1
    Fysioterapeutti
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS20SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT21SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SKO20SM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 81h

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 28.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT20SM
    Fysioterapeutti
  • SFT20S1
    Fysioterapeutti
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS20SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT21SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SKO20SM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 81h

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Anu Pelkonen
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Groups
  • SFT20SM
    Fysioterapeutti
  • SFT20S1
    Fysioterapeutti
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SOS20SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT21SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • SKO20SM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 81h

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Mari Kantanen
Groups
  • STT22KMTE
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 30.04.2022

Timing

23.05.2022 - 17.06.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

18 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Groups
  • STT20S1
    Toimintaterapeutti
  • SFT20SM
    Fysioterapeutti
  • SFT20S1
    Fysioterapeutti
  • SOS20SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • STT20SM
    Toimintaterapeutti
  • SKO20SM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 81h

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Timing

14.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Suvi Salminen

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- virtual workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures and workshops). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study
2. Active participation in group work and workshops
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own activities

Lectures and Workshops 13,5h and working life-oriented development 121,5 h

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 15 paikkaa
Campus online 20 paikkaa

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

07.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

18 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Groups
  • SFT20SM
    Fysioterapeutti
  • STT20S1
    Toimintaterapeutti
  • SFT20S1
    Fysioterapeutti
  • SOS20S1
    Sosionomi
  • SOS20SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • SKO20SM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • STT20SM
    Toimintaterapeutti

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 81h

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

18 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Elina Fisk
  • Suvi Salminen
Groups
  • SFT20SM
    Fysioterapeutti
  • STT20S1
    Toimintaterapeutti
  • SFT20S1
    Fysioterapeutti
  • SOS20S1
    Sosionomi
  • SOS20SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • SKO20SM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • STT20SM
    Toimintaterapeutti

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After the course, you will have an understanding of what service design is and how it can be utilized in the development of services in the social and health fields. The course will increase your understanding why a genuine understanding of the customer is important and how customers are involved in development work. After the course, you will be able to utilize service design tools in your work.

Course competencies
Customer skills in the social and health sector
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills
Ethical competence

Course competence:
After the course, you will understand the principles of human-centered design and in-depth understanding of the customer, as well as the importance of customer experience and value creation in the development of existing or new services.
You will learn to identify new areas for development in social and health services and to build solutions through service design.
You will be able to use a few service design tools in the development of social and health services.

Content

In the course, you will learn the ideology of service design and its possibilities in developing social and health services through your own / your team's development work. During the study period, you will be able to work with a multidisciplinary team and solve real working life development challenges. You will learn to utilize various service design tools / methods in clarifying the challenge, understanding the customer, building customer profiles, solving the problem in its conception and testing, and prototyping.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Koivisto, M., Säynäjäkangas, J. & Forsberg, S. 2019. Palvelumuotoilun bisneskirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Maula, H. & Maula, J. 2019. Design ja johtaminen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Sarvas, R., Nevanlinna, H. & Pesonen J. 2017. Lean Service Creation.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. Hormess, M. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is Service Design Doing. O´Reillys Media.
Saarijärvi, H. & Puustinen, P. 2020. Strategiana asiakaskokemus. Docendo.
Ahonen, T. 2017. Palvelumuotoilu sotessa. Palvelumuotoilun käsikirja sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelujen kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- independet learning
- multidisciplinary workshops
- expert lectures

The course includes independent work, workshops, group work and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and organizations. The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you will learn to act as an expert and solve real development challenges in working life.

Student workload

1. independent study (20%)
2. Active participation in group work and workshops (70%)
3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs and evaluations of own and group activities (10%)

Lectures and Workshops 28h, independent work 27h and group work 81h

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

APPROVED: You adopt the ideology of design thinking. You understand and know how to use some service design methods in the development of existing or new services in the social and health field. You will be able to name and reflect on factors that should be considered in human-entered design and in-depth understanding of the client. You understand what things add to the customer experience and create value for the customer.