Master´s Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise / Supporting Self-Care and Nursing for Non-Communicable Diseases.: 26YKAOMA
Code: 24YKAOMA
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Description
COMPETENCIES
Through education, the student acquires theoretically profound knowledge about supporting self-care and nursing for non-communicable diseases. They also gain the ability to acquire and apply research-based information as a foundation for their practice. During the studies, the student learns to critically evaluate the activities and development of their field. Upon graduation, the student will be able to develop activities based on evidence and taking into account international development trends.
In education, the student achieves competence in the Master's Degree Programme in Social Services and Health Care, which is comparable with equivalent qualifications in EU countries (EQF 7). A higher university of applied sciences degree produces the same qualification for public posts and positions as a higher university degree.
EMPLOYMENT INVESTMENT OF THE MANUFACTURED
The training provides the skills needed to work in development, expert and pre-service positions in various workplaces in social welfare and health care.
International experience in education shows that clinical experts are placed in a wide variety of tasks and projects requiring expert knowledge and development expertise.
BASIC VALUES
In clinical specialist education, the student deepens their critical examination of ethical practices in nursing for non-communicable diseases. They also enhance their competence in assessing nursing needs and making informed decisions.
Students base their activities on evidence-based knowledge and take different perspectives into account in their activities, such as sustainable development.
Students are able to work in their profession both independently and in multidisciplinary co-operation with different actors, while respecting the skills and expertise of others. Students appreciate the continuous development of their own operations, themselves and their own field, and follow the development of the field nationally and internationally.
STRUCTURE OF STUDIES
Advanced Studies 30 ECTS
Free Choice Studies 30 ECTS
Thesis 30 ECTS
The free-choice studies are selected by the student according to their own interest and schedule, for example, from the joint studies of TAMK.
Objectives
The goal is to equip the student with expertise in the following themes:
• Development of Expert Identity
• Evidence-Based Nursing for Non-communiccable Diseases
• Development of Practices and Work Based on Evidence
• Quality and Ethical Leadership in Changing Environments
• Ethical Issues Related to the Field
• Client and Family Guidance Skills
• Enhancement of Assessment and Documentation for Client-Centered, Interprofessional Care
• Digitalization in the Field.
Curriculum development and working life cooperation
The curriculum is developed in cooperation with TAMK's other Master's degree programmes. In addition, there is joint development work and joint implementations together with other universities of applied sciences in the national network.
During their studies, collaboration is established with workplace organizations and stakeholders, and studies are also conducted in various national and international projects. Part of the teaching can take place in English
The revised curriculum has been approved 29.4.2024 by the Council of Higher Education.
Further information
Tutor, Principal Lecturer Tuula-Maria Rintala
Head of Degree Programme Minna Törnävä
Head of Competence Area Päivi Hautaviita
Select timing, structure or classification view
Show study timings by academic year, semester or period
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | Autumn 2027 | Spring 2028 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 | 1. / 2027 | 2. / 2027 | 3. / 2028 | 4. / 2028 |
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| 24YKAOMA-1001 |
Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||
| 7L00FX00 | Supporting Client’s Self-management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||
| 7L00FF58 | Professional Development as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in the Care of Non-communicable Diseases | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||
| 7L00FF59 | The Prevention and Care of Non-communicable Diseases | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||
| 7L00FW99 | Clinical Decision-making in the Treatment and Self-management of Non-communicable Diseases | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||
| 7L00FF62 | Technology and Digital Services as a Part of Effective Care | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||
| 7L00FF63 | Guiding and Developing the Work Community | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||
| 24YKAOMA-1002 |
Free Choice Studies
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 | ||||||||||||||
| 7H00GW40 | Basic Principles of Evidence-based Practice and Research Process | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||
| 24YKAOMA-1003 |
Master's Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||
| NY00FJ81 | Master's Thesis Design | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||
| NY00FJ82 | Implementation of the Master's Thesis | 20 | 13.3 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | |||
| NY00FJ83 | Master's Thesis Reporting and Evaluation | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||
| Total | 90 | 43.3 | 21.7 | 26.7 | 16.7 | 21.7 | 0 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 0 | 0 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Degree Certificate - Master's Degree (EQF 7)
Structuring for Degree Certificate for Master's Degree, according to AMK legislation. (Basic model).
Sustainability and Responsibility
Sustainable Future is one of the pedagogical principles of TAMK. Ecological, social, cultural, and economic sustainability are important building blocks of a sustainable future. All these perspectives can be observed on individual, sectoral, societal, or global scales.
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 24YKAOMA-1001 |
Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose all) |
30 |
| 7L00FX00 | Supporting Client’s Self-management | 5 |
| 7L00FF58 | Professional Development as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in the Care of Non-communicable Diseases | 5 |
| 7L00FF59 | The Prevention and Care of Non-communicable Diseases | 5 |
| 7L00FW99 | Clinical Decision-making in the Treatment and Self-management of Non-communicable Diseases | 5 |
| 7L00FF62 | Technology and Digital Services as a Part of Effective Care | 5 |
| 7L00FF63 | Guiding and Developing the Work Community | 5 |
| 24YKAOMA-1002 |
Free Choice Studies
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 |
| 7H00GW40 | Basic Principles of Evidence-based Practice and Research Process | 5 |
| 24YKAOMA-1003 |
Master's Thesis
(Choose all) |
30 |
| NY00FJ81 | Master's Thesis Design | 5 |
| NY00FJ82 | Implementation of the Master's Thesis | 20 |
| NY00FJ83 | Master's Thesis Reporting and Evaluation | 5 |