Communication Skills in Social and Health Care
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SH00BC93 |
| Curriculum: | SH 2023VK |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2024) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Liedes, Pia |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Year 2024
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3023 | SH2023-1CK | 2024-01-01 – 2024-04-28 | Merja Saarenmäki | Finnish | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12 |
| 3025 | SH2023V-1K | 2024-01-01 – 2024-04-28 | Merja Saarenmäki | Finnish | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12 |
| 3026 | SH2024-1A | 2024-08-01 – 2024-12-20 | Merja Saarenmäki | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
| 3027 | SH2024-1B | 2024-08-01 – 2024-12-20 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
| 3028 | SA2024-1A | 2024-08-01 – 2024-12-20 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
| 3029 | SA2024-1B | 2024-08-01 – 2024-12-20 | Merja Saarenmäki | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is able to communicate professionally. The student is able to independently communicate and socially interact in Finnish. He/she is able to apply Vamk instructions in written reports.
Student's Workload
Total work load: 81 hrs, out of which
- scheduled lessons 26 hrs
- independent learning 55 hrs
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Contents
-Goal oriented and context compatible communication
-Assertiveness in communication
-Identifying and developing interaction skills, oral communication
-Writing process, language planning, writing during the studies
-Texts and styles for different purposes: documents
-Use of source material to support one's writing.
Regional Impact
The student improves his/her communication skills for working life.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Roivas, M. & Karjalainen, A. 2013. Sosiaali- ja terveysalan viestintä. Edita.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group and pair work, independent studying, assignments.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5
The student
- can analyze and evaluate his/her own communication and interaction skills
- can produce excellent work-related documents
- can use different sources extensively.
Grade 3
The student
- can describe/evaluate his/her own communication and interaction skills
- can produce good work-related documents
- can use different sources.
Grade 1
The student
- can describe his/her own communication and interaction skills
- can produce work-related documents
- knows the basics of using different sources
Assessment Methods
Completed oral and written exercises and examination. Grading scale (0-5).