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Evidence-based Nursing Care and Interaction

Content:

Evidence-based nursing care Nursing process and FinCC Professional interaction and communication Interprofessional work Global and cultural competence and globalization Ethics in nursing care Client/patient participation, self-determination, and autonomy Social and healthcare legislation, organization, and administrative structure

Goal:

The Student: - can apply evidence-based knowledge and develop critical thinking as a foundation for nursing care and care giving in clinical practice - can apply the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care) in care work, and the Finnish classification system of care work - can interact with clients/patients and their relatives in various situations - has the ability for professional interaction in interprofessional teams - understand the concept of global competence and its significance in today's world - can reflect on cultural and global perspectives - understands and can reflect on the ethical values, ethical guidelines, and profession-specific ethical codes of healthcare, and can act based on these in their future profession - can explain the organization of social and healthcare in Finland - has knowledge of social and healthcare legislation

Timing:

Raseborg 19.1.2026-8.5.2026

Date:

19.1.2026 - 30.6.2026

Teacher:

Josephine Åberg

Course Code:

VÅ26GV01-3006

Language:

SV

Fundamentals of Nursing Care

Content:

Human basic needs and basic nursing care Nutrition Vital functions, measurements, and examinations Stoma care and catheterization Asepsis Ergonomics, kinesthetics, and transfer techniques, aids Wound care and bandaging FinCC, ISBAR, RAI assessment, MNA assessment Cost and environmental awareness in care Life-saving first aid

Goal:

The Student: - can assess, plan, perform, evaluate, document, and report client-centered/person-centered basic nursing care in collaboration with the patient and relatives, demonstrating a reflective and ethical approach to nursing care - has knowledge of and can make a basic nursing assessment of human basic needs and vital functions, has knowledge of central nursing care methods in basic care, and can apply them in the patient's holistic care - can assess the patient's nutritional status, plan and perform nutritional therapy - can perform basic wound care - can act aseptically and justify their actions - knows ergonomic work methods and rehabilitative care - - can perform nursing care planning according to the nursing process and documentation according to the Finnish classification system - can use functional measurements - understands the importance of sustainable development in nursing care for the environment, the patient, and caregivers - masters life-saving first aid

Date:

24.8.2026 - 31.10.2026

Teacher:

Hanna Limnell, Michaela Jalava

Course Code:

VÅ26GV02-3005

Language:

SV

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Content:

Human anatomy Human physiology Human pathology

Goal:

The Student: - can explain the basic principles, concepts, and terminology in anatomy and physiology - can explain the basic principles and concepts in pathology - is familiar with the different tissue types, their structure, and function - can explain the structure of the nervous system and understand how the nervous system regulates body functions - has knowledge of the structure and function of the sensory organs - has knowledge of the endocrine system and understands how various hormones can regulate body functions - can explain the reproductive organs, their structure and function, and has knowledge of how fertilization of the egg cell occurs - has knowledge of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system - can explain the blood, heart, and blood circulation, as well as the lymphatic system - can explain the structure and function of the respiratory system - can explain the structure and function of the digestive system - has knowledge of the structure and function of the kidneys and urinary tract, and understand the body's electrolyte, fluid, and acid-base regulation

Timing:

Campus Raseborg and online spring 2026 Introduction to the course at Campus Raseborg 19.01.2026, and lectures 23.04.2026 and lecture and exam 08.05.2026 Lectures online via Teams according to the schedule

Date:

19.1.2026 - 31.5.2026

Teacher:

Camilla Ribacka, Daniel Nenonen

Course Code:

VÅ26GV03-3006

Language:

SV

Patient- and Client Safety

Content:

Online course: Client- and Patient Safety with competence in Potilasturvaportti Central concepts and themes in patient- and client safety Welfare technology as a tool supporting patient- and client safety Safety for the patient and client in the digital world

Goal:

The Student: - understands the importance of patient- and client safety in healthcare - masters the central knowledge base for patient- and client safety - can describe the conditions and challenges of working with patient- and client safety within social and healthcare sectors - is familiar with laws and recommendations regarding the supervision of patient- and client safety in Finland - understands how digital systems ensure patient safety by predicting risks, risk management, reporting, and follow-up - can describe the opportunities and challenges of ensuring patient- and client safety when using welfare technology - can describe what a safety culture entails - reflects on ethical considerations for the patient/client in the digital world

Date:

4.5.2026 - 18.10.2026

Teacher:

Åbo Vård 1

Course Code:

VÅ26GV06-3004

Language:

SV

Medication Management 1

Content:

Laws, guiding documents, and safe medication management The nurse's role, tasks, and responsibilities Medication management plan Sustainable development: use of materials, reuse, and disposal of medications in social- and healthcare The most common medication groups, their uses, mechanisms of action, and administration methods Prescription and medication orders The ten rights of medication management Safe medication dosing Subcutaneous and intramuscular injection Self-medication Medication calculations: basic arithmetic, rounding, equation solving, conversions, dosages Calculation of active substances (tablets, solutions) Dosage considering the patient's body weight and size Use of Terveysportti

Goal:

The Student: - understands how human anatomy, physiology, and pathology affect the administration of medications, the stages and effects of medications in the body when planning, implementing, and evaluating safe medication management for different patient groups - has basic knowledge of how medications affect the human body - can explain the legal foundations of medication management - masters the aseptic techniques of medication management - masters medication forms and their most common administration methods - has skills in administering injections - can observe and evaluate the effects of medication management on the patient - understands the importance of medication management in patient safety - masters patient guidance and documentation related to medication management - masters basic medication calculations

Date:

4.5.2026 - 31.10.2026

Teacher:

Daniel Nenonen

Course Code:

VÅ26GV05-3006

Language:

SV

Sustainability and Responsibility

Content:

Global environmental analysis Various sustainability initiatives Professional field analysis – sustainability related to one's professional field Sustainability concepts and general definitions Global material flows Novia University of Applied Sciences' strategic and practical work with sustainability

Goal:

The Student: - is familiar with the various aspects of sustainable development - can reflect on how sustainability affects both individuals and society - has insights into global and system-related perspectives on sustainable development and responsibility - has a basic understanding of the difference between linear and circular systems

Date:

31.8.2026 - 31.10.2026

Faculty:

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teacher:

Hanna Limnell

Course Code:

NOG25HA01-3003

Language:

SV

Introduction to Higher Education Studies and the Profession

Content:

Study information and information retrieval Learning in a higher education context Social media, data protection, and data security Use of AI The importance of the profession The work areas of nurses, public health nurses, and midwives

Goal:

The Student: - is familiar with their own university of applied sciences, its teaching methods, use of various platforms, and digital tools - acquaints themselves with searching in various databases with basic literature searches in different databases - reflects on higher education studies and are aware of the importance of the personal learning process in relation to continuous learning - is familiar with their own education and have knowledge of their own professional field, as well as the competence requirements for their own profession

Timing:

Ekenäs vårtermin 2026

Date:

15.1.2026 - 14.6.2026

Teacher:

Michaela Jalava

Course Code:

VÅ26IN01-3007

Language:

SV

Swedish

Content:

Academic writing Recipient-friendly writing by following language advice and linguistic correctness Reliable source material and source criticism Examination of the credibility, purpose, and timeliness of sources Oral communication and presentation Novia's writing guidelines

Goal:

The student: - can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistically effective manner - is familiar with the process of academic writing - can use reference systems and report according to Novia's writing guidelines - can use various methods to search for information - can evaluate and use information from different sources and develop the ability to critically examine their credibility and relevance

Timing:

Våren 2026, Raseborg

Date:

19.1.2026 - 31.5.2026

Faculty:

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teacher:

Marika Rask

Course Code:

VÅ26SV01-3006

Language:

SV

Finnish 1

Content:

Texts and terminology of the student's own field Oral and written communication in the workplace Linguistic correctness

Goal:

The student: - masters the central terminology of the field - can comprehend the main content of professional literature - can express themselves orally and in writing in a professional manner in work situations - can present their education, work experience, and expertise

Date:

17.8.2026 - 30.9.2026

Teacher:

Sanna Nygård

Course Code:

VÅ26FI01-3003

Language:

SV

Finnish 2

Content:

Texts and terminology of the student's own field Oral and written examination

Goal:

The student: - demonstrates such knowledge of Finnish as required by law (424/2003) for public employees and should show satisfactory (grades 1, 2, or 3) or good (grades 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing

Date:

7.9.2026 - 31.10.2026

Teacher:

Sanna Nygård

Course Code:

VÅ26FI02-3003

Language:

SV

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