Communication Skills in Social and Health Care
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SH00BC93 |
| Curriculum: | SA 2021 / 2022 / 2022V / 2023 / 2024 / 2024V SH 2021 / 2021K / 2021VK / 2022 / 2022K / 2023 / 2023K / 2023VK / 2024 / 2024K TH 2021 / 2023 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services / Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Public Health |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2021-2022 / 2022 / 2022-2023 / 2023 / 2023-2024 / 2024 / 2024-2025 / 2025) |
| Semester: | Autumn / Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Liedes, Pia |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | SA2021-1A | 2021-08-01 – 2021-12-31 | Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3002 | SA2021-1B | 2021-08-01 – 2021-12-31 | Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3003 | TH2021-1A | 2021-08-01 – 2021-12-31 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3004 | SH2021-1A | 2021-08-01 – 2022-07-31 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3005 | SH2021-1B | 2021-08-01 – 2022-07-31 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3006 | SH2021-1CK, SH2021-1DK | 2021-12-30 – 2022-07-31 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10 |
| 3008 | SH2021V-1K | 2022-01-04 – 2022-07-31 | Anne Kytölä | Finnish | 2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10 |
| 3009 | SH2021-1C | 2021-08-01 – 2022-07-31 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3011 | SA2022-1A | 2022-08-22 – 2022-12-31 | Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | 2022-08-01 – 2022-09-06 |
| 3012 | SA2022-1B | 2022-08-22 – 2022-12-31 | Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | 2022-08-01 – 2022-09-06 |
| 3013 | SH2022-1A | 2022-08-01 – 2022-12-31 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2022-08-01 – 2022-09-06 |
| 3014 | SH2022-1B | 2022-08-01 – 2022-12-31 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2022-08-01 – 2022-09-06 |
| 3015 | SA2022V-1K | 2023-01-01 – 2023-04-30 | Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | 2022-12-01 – 2023-01-22 |
| 3016 | SH2022-1CK | 2023-01-01 – 2023-04-30 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10 |
| 3017 | SH2022-1DK | 2023-01-01 – 2023-04-30 | Piia Uusi-Kakkuri | Finnish | 2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10 |
| 3018 | TH2023-1A | 2023-08-01 – 2023-12-31 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06 |
| 3019 | SH2023-1A | 2023-08-01 – 2023-12-31 | Merja Saarenmäki | Finnish | 2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06 |
| 3020 | SH2023-1B | 2023-08-01 – 2023-12-31 | Merja Saarenmäki | Finnish | 2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06 |
| 3021 | SA2023-1A | 2023-08-01 – 2023-12-31 | Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06 |
| 3022 | SA2023-1B | 2023-08-01 – 2023-12-31 | Merja Saarenmäki | Finnish | 2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06 |
| 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 |
| 3030 | SH2024-1CK | 2025-01-01 – 2025-05-31 | Suvi Isohella | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
| 3032 | SA2024V-1K | 2025-01-01 – 2025-05-31 | Suvi Isohella | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2024-2025
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).