Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is aware of his/her own values and principles and is able to describe them in relation to the values and ethical principles of future profession in health care
- knows the basic ethical values in social and health care
- follows the ethical guidelines and principles in nursing, acts responsibly as a member of the work community and follows practice guidelines
- respects clients/patients and meets them as experts and actors of their lives
- is able to support client’s strengths and well-being
-is able to interact professionally and individually with clients/patients of all ages, cultures and with different backgrounds
- is able to meet vulnerable client groups in nursing care
- is able to act in a professional and collegial manner in the work community
- is able to recognise health care and social services professionals’ roles and responsibilities in clients’ care
- is able to use reflection and identify own strengths and developmental challenges in professional interaction

Content (course unit)

- professional interaction and ethical competence
- nursing care values, principles and professional ethical guidelines, confidentiality, responsibility in nurse’s profession
- various concepts of human being, autonomy, self-determination, respecting a human being and client-approach
- recognising ethical problems, ethical decision-making with different dimensions of action
- identifying and evaluating own interpersonal skills
- using different methods and tools in interaction
- professional activity in the work community, collegiality and professional co-operation skills of the employee
- professional interaction with clients and their families , professional interaction also with minor clients
- acting professionally on social media
- multicultural clients and vulnerable client groups

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
The student
- is aware of his/her own values and principles and is able to describe them in relation to the values and ethical principles of future profession in health care
- knows the basic ethical values in social and health care
- follows the ethical guidelines and principles in nursing, acts responsibly as a member of the work community and follows practice guidelines
- respects clients/patients and meets them as experts and actors of their lives
- is able to support client’s strengths and well-being
-is able to interact professionally and individually with clients/patients of all ages, cultures and with different backgrounds
- is able to meet vulnerable client groups in nursing care
- is able to act in a professional and collegial manner in the work community
- is able to recognise health care and social services professionals’ roles and responsibilities in clients’ care
- is able to use reflection and identify own strengths and developmental challenges in professional interaction
Fail:
The student
- is not able to recognise own values and principles and is not able to describe them in relation to the values and ethical principles of future profession in health care
- does not know the basic ethical values in social and health care
- fails to follow the ethical guidelines and principles in nursing, is not able to act responsibly as a member of the work community and fails to follow practice guidelines
- fails to respect and meet clients/patients as experts and actors of their lives
- fails to support client’s strengths and well-being
-is not able to interact professionally and individually with clients/patients of all ages, cultures and with different backgrounds
- is not able to meet vulnerable client groups in nursing care
- is not able to act in a professional and collegial manner in the work community
- is not able to recognise health care and social services professionals’ roles and responsibilities in clients’ care
- is not able to use reflection and identify own strengths and developmental challenges in professional interaction

Location and time

Autumn 2022 and Spring 2023. Location of placement to be confirmed before experience

Assessment methods and criteria

Group presentation
Active participation during planned activities
Timesheet and evaluation form from placement
Reflection after activities

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Active participation in preparation and implementation during International seminar and planned activities
Learning diary from TAMK International week
Practical training in health care environment,
Reflection and Essays from learning activities

Learning materials

Ohjatun harjoittelun perehtymiskäsikirja (OH-HAR2018Ohjattu harjoittelu)

Leino-Kilpi H. & Välimäki M. 2014. Etiikka hoitotyössä. 8., uudistettu painos. Helsinki, Sanoma Pro.

Liisa Karhe. Potilaan hoitoyksinäisyys: Käsitteellinen malli potilaan yksinäisyydestä hoitosuhteessa ja hoitoyksinäisyyteen yhteydessä olevista tekijöistä. Tampereen yliopisto. Väitöskirja. 2017.

Mäkisalo-Ropponen: Vuorovaikutustaidot sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. Sanomapro 2012.

Crawford, R., McGrath, B., Christiansen, A., Roach,D., Salamonson, Y., Wall. P. ja Ramjan, L. 2020. First year nursing students’ perceptions of learning interpersonal communication skills in their paid work: A multi-site Australasian study. Nursing Eduction in Practice, 48:102887

Abdrbo,A. 2017. Assessment of Nursing Students’ Communication Skills. Nursing Education Perspectives, Vol38 (3), p.149-151

Materials from courses taught in school

Materials provided in the course Moodle page

Student workload

135 hours
Includes:
Orientation to clinical training, preparatory work and presentations for the international seminar on 24.11.2022, active participation in planned activities, placement in healthcare unit, and reflection tasks/sessions

Completion alternatives

Demonstration of prior competence

Practical training and working life cooperation

Part 1: International presentations
Part 2: TAMK international week and task on mobility
Part 3: Placement in healthcare setting
Part 4: Reflection and Essay from learning activities

Further information

The intention is to practice professional interaction and collaboration with clients of all ages. Students participate in the activities of the internship unit / organization and organize various activities and togetherness (for example, stimulating activities, chatting, outdoor activities, play, etc.) for clients.
Implementation plan will be updated if necessary

Please see additional instructions for each implementation part

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Pass:
The student:
- is aware of his/her own values and principles and is able to describe them in relation to the values and ethical principles of future profession in health care
- knows the basic ethical values in social and health care
- follows the ethical guidelines and principles in nursing, acts responsibly as a member of the work community and follows practice guidelines
- respects clients/patients and meets them as experts and actors of their lives
- is able to support client’s strengths and well-being
-is able to interact professionally and individually with clients/patients of all ages, cultures and with different backgrounds
- is able to meet vulnerable client groups in nursing care
- is able to act in a professional and collegial manner in the work community
- is able to recognise health care and social services professionals’ roles and responsibilities in clients’ care
- is able to use reflection and identify own strengths and developmental challenges in professional interaction


Fail:

The student:
- is not able to recognise own values and principles and is not able to describe them in relation to the values and ethical principles of future profession in health care
- does not know the basic ethical values in social and health care
- fails to follow the ethical guidelines and principles in nursing, is not able to act responsibly as a member of the work community and fails to follow practice guidelines
- fails to respect and meet clients/patients as experts and actors of their lives
- fails to support client’s strengths and well-being
-is not able to interact professionally and individually with clients/patients of all ages, cultures and with different backgrounds
- is not able to meet vulnerable client groups in nursing care
- is not able to act in a professional and collegial manner in the work community
- is not able to recognise health care and social services professionals’ roles and responsibilities in clients’ care
- is not able to use reflection and identify own strengths and developmental challenges in professional interaction