Healthcare Technology and Digital Services
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SN00BW85 |
| Curriculum: | SH SNU2026 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2028-2029) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Björninen, Karina |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
Understand the role of wellbeing technology and digital services in social and health care.
Identify key concepts, applications, and development trends in wellbeing technology.
Understand the importance of accessibility and digital equality in client-centered care and assess the impact of technology on client safety and wellbeing.
Evaluate usability, benefits, and limitations of technological solutions from the perspective of client safety and service effectiveness.
Guide clients and their families in using digital services and wellbeing technology.
Understand ethical and legal aspects of technology use, secure information management, and responsibility in technology-assisted client work.
Recognize current trends in digitalization and assess their impact on social and health care work.
Understand the significance of multidisciplinary development in wellbeing technology innovations.
Apply evidence-based information on the use of wellbeing technology in social and health care.
Assess your own competence and attitude towards wellbeing technology and digital services.
Student's Workload
Total workload: 135 hours (5 ECTS)
- Contact teaching: 40 hours
- Independent study: 95 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Finnish Social and Healthcare System
Contents
Basics of wellbeing technology and digital services. Utilization of wellbeing technology and digital services in social and health care. Client-centered technology use (safety, responsibility). Ethical and legal aspects: ethical principles, data protection (GDPR), information security, and client autonomy. Future development and professional growth.
Visits: Technobotnia (robotics, 3D printing, sensor technology)
VME laboratory (virtual reality, usability research)
VAMK home classroom or similar environment.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Teacher-indicated materials available in Moodle learning environment.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Contact teaching, individual or group assignments, visits/guest lectures, independent study, self- and peer-assessment.
Assessment Criteria
Level 5:
Comprehensively explains and critically evaluates the role of wellbeing technology and digital services in social and health care.
Demonstrates advanced ability to assess usability, safety, and ethical aspects of technology and propose justified improvements.
Integrates evidence-based knowledge and current trends into practical applications and client guidance.
Shows excellent ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary development and reflect on their own competence critically.
Level 3:
Explains key concepts and applications for wellbeing technology and digital services.
Assesses usability, safety, and ethical aspects of technology in typical scenarios.
Applies evidence-based knowledge in guiding clients and completing assignments.
Participates in multidisciplinary development and evaluates their own competence realistically.
Level 1:
Recognizes basic concepts and applications for wellbeing technology and digital services.
Identifies usability and safety aspects with limited ability to apply them.
Uses provided information to guide clients under supervision.
Shows basic awareness of ethical and legal aspects and reflects on own competence at a basic level.
Assessment Methods
Numeric grading scale 0–5. Includes group work/seminar with self- and peer-assessment. 100% attendance required for visits.