Finnish for Nursing Basics
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SN00BW87 |
| Curriculum: | SH SNU2026 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Björninen, Karina |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
This beginner-level course introduces Finnish language skills needed for simple communication in healthcare contexts. The focus is on everyday nursing situations, basic vocabulary, and essential grammar to prepare students for more advanced professional interaction.
Starting level: A1.1-A1.2 (CEFR)
Target Level: A1.3 (CEFR)
Prerequisites: Finnish 1 or equivalent (A1.2)
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Communicate in very simple nursing-related situations (e.g., greetings, basic instructions).
Understand and use common phrases and vocabulary related to patient care and daily routines.
Ask and answer simple questions about familiar topics (health, work, daily activities).
Read short, simple texts such as signs, labels, and basic instructions.
Write short notes or messages related to routine nursing tasks.
Gain confidence in speaking Finnish in a healthcare environment.
Contents
Basic Communication: Greetings, introductions, asking simple questions.
Healthcare Context: Common phrases for patient interaction, vital signs, basic care instructions.
Vocabulary: Everyday words and essential nursing terms.
Grammar: Present tense, question forms, simple cases (nominative, partitive), basic sentence structure.
Reading & Writing: Short texts, forms, and notes.
Listening & Speaking: Role-play of routine care situations.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Teacher-provided materials.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Interactive lessons with dialogues and role-plays.
Pair and group activities.
Listening and pronunciation practice.
Short writing tasks.
Assessment Criteria
Grades are based on participation, assignments, and ability to communicate in nursing and everyday contexts:
Satisfactory (1–2): Can manage very basic communication; limited vocabulary and accuracy.
Good (3–4): Communicates in familiar situations; uses basic grammar correctly; writes short texts.
Excellent (5): Participates actively in conversations; applies vocabulary and grammar accurately; shows confidence in healthcare-related Finnish.
Further Information
Information will be completed during spring 2026. We reserve the right to make changes to the course details and content.