Professional in Social and Health Care (5cr)

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a pass–fail scale. A passing grade requires the completion of all learning assignments and examinations. The assessment criteria for the course modules and emergency first aid are described in more detail in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student • knows the social and health care system and the responsibilities of different actors • knows the key legislation in social and health care • knows the ethical basis of the social and health care sector • knows the importance of well-being and health promotion in reducing well-being and health inequalities • knows the basics of structured documentation • understands the significance of digital services in social and health services • knows the basics of client and patient safety • understands the key practices related to infection control and asepsis and is able to act accordingly • understands the basics of emergency first aid and is able to respond in common medical emergency and accident situations.

Content

• Social and health care system and responsibilities • Key legislation in social and health care • Ethical basis in the social and health sector • Promoting well-being and health • The basics of structural documentation and legislation related to documentation • Digitalisation of social and health care services • Client and patient safety • Infection control and basic asepsis • Emergency first aid

Location and time

Opintojakso toteutuu aikavälillä 23.2-24.5.2026. Orientaatio Zoomissa maanantaina 23.2 klo 15.30-17.30. Orientaatio tallennetaan. Orientaation lisäksi tarjolla pop up -ohjausta Zoomissa koko opintojakson ajan.

Materials

In Moodle.

Teaching methods

The course unit does not include teaching tied to a specific time or place; instead, it is completed independently online at one’s own pace. However, to support learning, students are offered an orientation meeting and online guidance, both of which are voluntary. The course unit comprises four one-credit modules and a summary final assignment. Each module includes a learning task. Modules: - Social and health care system - Ethical foundation - Promotion of well-being and health - SOTE services in the 2020s In addition, the course unit includes an emergency first aid section with a scope of four hours. The course unit is completed on the Moodle platform, in the dedicated workspace. The course unit may be completed at one’s own pace, but within the schedule of the implementation. All assignments belonging to the course unit must be submitted by 24 May 2026. Otherwise, the student must re-enrol in the next implementation.

Employer connections

The course does not include practical training.

Completion alternatives

The course unit does not have optional implementation methods.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 student working hours