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Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing – 1st semester, Helsinki

Koulutustyyppi
Avoin AMK, Polkuopinnot
Toimipisteet
Helsinki
Opetuspaikka
Helsinki
Ilmoittautumisaika
27.7.2026—2.8.2026
Aloitusajankohta
10.8.2026—6.12.2026
Koulutusala
Kirkon ala, Terveysala
Opetusmuoto
Lähiopetus
Hakutilanne
Ilmoittautuminen alkaa pian
Maksullisuus
Maksullinen
Tunnus
AAF693
Laajuus
30 op
Hinta
175 €
Aloituspaikat
2
Vapaat paikat
2
Opettajat
Virve Valkeavuori, Paula Ropponen, Heini Sajalin, Paula Ropponen, Anu Piispanen, Julia Sahramäki, Riikka Tuominen, Annina Joutsen, Riikka Tuominen, Paula Ropponen, Annina Joutsen, Suvi Vierelä, Pauliina Kuusisto, Maaria Kokkonen, Annina Joutsen, Marketta Fredriksson, Sonja Hyrkkö, Erika Kukkonen, Tia Virtanen, Päivi Pässilä

Opintojen sisältämät toteutukset

BNP02PS26HKI Service systems and customer encounters in social, health and church sector
Perustiedot
Tunnus BNP0204N24S-3003
Laajuus 4
Toteutuksen ajankohta 26.10.2026 – 6.12.2026
Opettajat Virve Valkeavuori, Paula Ropponen, Heini Sajalin
Toimipiste Helsinki
Koulutusohjelma Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Sisältö
• service system in the social, health and church sectors
• the use of intelligent services and welfare technology applications in delivering services
• the roles of the church sector, the third sector and civil society in the organisation of key services in the social, health and church sectors
• the role and rights of customers in multisectoral service systems
• the basis and characteristics of good customer and care relationships
• respect for diversity and multiculturalism and solicitude in a care relationship
• sustainable development
Osaamistavoitteet
Students
• understand the organisation and delivery of social services and healthcare and the legislation that governs the activities
• understand the role of the church sector, the third sector and civil society in the organisation of key services in the social, health and church sectors
• understand the role and rights of the customer/patient in the service systems in the social, health and church sectors
• understand the importance of diversity, multiculturalism, the customer’s life history and solicitude as the basis for interaction and the patient care relationship
• develop an open-minded approach to work that is culturally sensitive and respectful of customers’ beliefs
• understand the principles of sustainable development in the service systems of the social, health and church sectors
Opetusmenetelmät
Etäopiskelumoduuli sosiaalialan palvelujärjestelmästä

Luennot ja aktivoiva työskentely ennen luentoja ja luennoilla (aiheina terveys- ja kirkon alan palvelujärjestelmä, hyvinvointiteknologian sovellukset terveydenhuollossa, asiakkaan kohtaaminen, kulttuurinen moninaisuus ja sensitiivisyys)
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Social- and health service system and services

– National Objectives for the Organisation of Healthcare and Social Welfare ( Publications 2024:7of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health)
– STM: Social- and health services (https://stm.fi/en/social-and-health-services)

Patient encounter
– Haddad, A. & Doherty, R. 2024. Health professional and patient interaction. (sections 1-4, pages: 1-166)

– Topical articles delivered in the learning session

Service system on church sector & cultural diversity
– ilmoitetaan Diaklessa
Opiskelijoiden ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
kok. tuntimäärä 108h (4*27h)

itsenäinen opiskelu 69h (independent study module)

ennakkomateriaalin lukeminen, ohjaukseen osallistuminen ja valmistautuminen luennoille 24h

terveysalan luennot/työskentely 2x4h (läsnäolovelvoite)
kirkonalan luento 1x4h


Tentti 3h
Arviointikriteerit
– Aktiivinen osallistuminen luennoille (orientaatio ja luennot 1,2 &3 läsnäolovelvoite) Diakin tutkintosäännön §15 mukaisesti
– Ennakkotehtävien tekeminen
– Tentti lähinä kampuksella, arviointi 1-5/hyl
Arviointiasteikko
0-5
Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet
Opintojakson tentti järjestetään ilmoitettuna ajankohtana. Opintojakson tentin voi uusia yleisinä uusintatenttipäivinä.
BNP03PS26HKI The decision-making process and documentation in nursing
Perustiedot
Tunnus BNP0302N24S-3003
Laajuus 2
Toteutuksen ajankohta 5.10.2026 – 8.11.2026
Opettajat Paula Ropponen
Toimipiste Helsinki
Koulutusohjelma Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Sisältö
• the decision-making process in nursing and treatment plans
• the multidisciplinary theory base of decision-making
• patient records, drafting and processing
• structured nursing records
• FinnCC classifications
• evidence-based action and quality of treatment
• documentation in patient records
• data protection
Osaamistavoitteet
Students
• understand the national decision-making process in nursing and the principles of drafting a care plan
• understand the need for a multidisciplinary knowledge base in decision-making
• know the principles of producing and processing patient records
• understand the concept and significance of evidence-based action in nursing
• know their responsibilities in documenting nursing
• know the data protection and security requirements in healthcare and the legislation governing them
Arviointiasteikko
0-5
CLI05PS26HKI Health and wellbeing promotion
Perustiedot
Tunnus CLI0505N24S-3003
Laajuus 5
Toteutuksen ajankohta 28.9.2026 – 29.11.2026
Opettajat Anu Piispanen, Julia Sahramäki
Toimipiste Helsinki
Koulutusohjelma Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Sisältö
• promoting health as a concept as well as theories and models that explain health and wellbeing
• national legislation, programmes, research and recommendations that promote health
• topical physical activity and nutrition recommendations
• public health medicine and epidemiology
• common diseases affecting the population and their prevention
• the significance of common diseases on individual, community and societal level
• promotion of mental health
• ethics of health promotion
• factors behind health disparities and marginalisation
• environmental health and climate change
• sustainable development
• motivational interviewing as an intervention in lifestyle guidance
• evidence-based information retrieval
Osaamistavoitteet
Students
• understand evidence-based and customer-oriented promotion of health and wellbeing at individual, community and societal level
• can describe the promotive and preventive approaches to health promotion and the levels of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention
• know the legislation, programmes and recommendations governing health and wellbeing
• know the key indicators describing the wellbeing and health of people in Finland
• know the most common diseases affecting the Finnish population and understand the importance and prevention of these diseases at individual, community and societal level
• understand health inequalities and related factors
• understand the impact of the environment and climate change on health and wellbeing
• know how to use motivational interviewing as an intervention in nursing
• know how to search for evidence-based information
Opetusmenetelmät
Luennot
Itsenäinen opiskelu
Kansansairauksien tietotesti
Verkkotentti
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Wild K. and McGrath M. (2019) Public health nursing and health promotion for nurses at a glance. Wiley Blackwell. E-book https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=5502964

Muu kirjallisuus ja verkkosivut lisätään myöhemmin
Arviointikriteerit
Arviointi numeerinen hylätty/1-5.
Arviointi tietotestin ja verkkotentin perusteella.
Arviointiasteikko
0-5
Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet
Kotona tehtävän verkkotentin ajankohta löytyy lukujärjestyksestä.

Uusiminen tapahtuu yleisissä uusintatenttipäivissä.
CLI01PS26HKI Basics of clinical nursing
Perustiedot
Tunnus CLI0103N24S-3003
Laajuus 3
Toteutuksen ajankohta 17.8.2026 – 27.9.2026
Opettajat Riikka Tuominen, Annina Joutsen
Toimipiste Helsinki
Koulutusohjelma Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Sisältö
• microbiology
• the principles of the prevention of infections and asepsis
• diseases caused by microbes
• prevention of infectious diseases in nursing
• prevention of highly contagious diseases
• implementing basic nursing in accordance with aseptic practices
• resource-based nursing
• observation and support of patients’ vital functions
• ergonomic working practices in nursing
• safe working environment
Osaamistavoitteet
Students
• understand the principles of the prevention of infections and asepsis
• understand the importance of aseptic practices from the point of view of patient safety and are able to correctly follow aseptic practices
• are familiar with the most common and topical diseases caused by viruses and bacteria as well as their prevention in nursing
• know the principles of basic patient care and resource-based support
• understand the importance of observing patients’ vital functions
• know the principles of ergonomics
• understand the factors that contribute to a safe working environment for nursing staff
• know the governing legislation
Opetusmenetelmät
Itsenäinen opiskelu, lähiopetus:

– Luennot (2); kliinisen hoitotyön perusteet
– Luentotallenteet; infektioiden torjunta ja aseptiikka
– Verkkotentti (Infektioiden torjunta ja aseptiikka sekä perushoito)
Opiskelijoiden ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
Luennot: 12 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu: 53 h
Verkkotentit: 16 h
Arviointikriteerit
Opintojakson hyväksytty suoritus edellyttää:

– Aktiivista osallistumista opintojakson luennoille Diakin tutkintosäännön §15 mukaisesti
– Opintojakson verkkotenttien hyväksyttyä suoritusta
Arviointiasteikko
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
CLI02PS26HKI Clinical nursing skills workshops and simulations
Perustiedot
Tunnus CLI0202N24S-3003
Laajuus 2
Toteutuksen ajankohta 5.10.2026 – 25.10.2026
Opettajat Riikka Tuominen, Paula Ropponen, Annina Joutsen
Toimipiste Helsinki
Koulutusohjelma Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Sisältö
• assistance with daily activities in a resource-based and aseptic manner
• risk assessment and prevention of pressure ulcers
• observing and monitoring breathing and circulation according to the cABCDE protocol
• administering medicines via different routes; oral and subcutaneous injection
• measuring blood glucose and interpreting the results
• care after death, taking into account cultural and religious beliefs
• ergonomic working practices and kinaesthetics in nursing
• patient safety
• use, recycling and disposal of materials
• evidence-based nursing
• professional interaction and respectful treatment of customers
Osaamistavoitteet
Students
• know the principles of aseptic work and infection control
• are able to provide basic nursing care and support the patient in daily activities in a resource-based way
• are able to observe and assess the patient’s condition and vital functions
• can safely administer medicines orally and via subcutaneous injection
• can interact professionally in different nursing situations
• know the principles of ergonomics
• understand the importance of evidence-based information and can justify their actions
• understand the principle of sustainable development in nursing
• develop their oral and written Finnish language skills needed in care settings
Esitietovaatimukset
Basics of clinical nursing (CLI01) participation in teaching/the study module has been completed.
Arviointiasteikko
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
CLI03PS26HKI Anatomy and physiology I
Perustiedot
Tunnus CLI0303N24S-3003
Laajuus 3
Toteutuksen ajankohta 7.9.2026 – 15.11.2026
Opettajat Suvi Vierelä, Pauliina Kuusisto
Toimipiste Helsinki
Koulutusohjelma Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Sisältö
• cell
• tissue
• musculoskeletal system
• blood, blood circulation, lymphatic system
• respiration
• nervous system
• structure of organ systems and the location of organs in the body
• regulation and tasks of the functions of the body
• the most common scientific concepts
Osaamistavoitteet
Students
• can describe the structure, location and function of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems in the human body
• know the regulation and tasks of blood circulatory and respiratory functions
• know the structure and functions of the nervous system
• know how to use the most common scientific concepts in the field
• can use their knowledge in clinical nursing and understand the differences between the functions of a healthy and diseased body (pathophysiology)
Opetusmenetelmät
The study course of anatomy and physiology starts with an info session in the zoom.

This course has two face-to-face sessions on campus. In addition, the course requires you to do some pre-assignments before each zoom sessions (3 times) and before the last face-to-face session.

The lectures and exercises also include Latin and Finnish words that you will need to learn for a separate vocabulary test.

At the end of the study course there is an bigger exam, which takes place on campus under supervision.


A more detailed explanation:
The first time, after info session at zoom, we go through the anatomical areas together at campus. We will also study the human cell at the same session.
In the last session, we will go through the musculoskeletal system and refresh for the exam.
In between, you will be asked to do some homework section by section.

The sections are cell, tissues, circulatory system, respiratory system, nervous system and musculoskeletal system.

Before each section lecture (3 times in zoom, 1 at the end on campus), you will be required to do a self-study questions on Diakle and a test by consulting the literature.
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
1. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
Ebook Central (Diak)
Peate, Ian
Wiley-Blackwell 2016
Chapter 2, 4-8, 11, 13 and 17.


OR


2. Human Anatomy and Physiology
E-book
Vipula ; Ms. Atula
2018

Chapter 3-9,11 and 12.


OR


3.Anatomy and Physiology Made Incredibly Visual!
eBook Collection (Diak)
Dyer, Janyce G.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2014

Chapter 1, 4-6, 9, 10, 11 and 12



OR (This last one is the best and most comprehensive of all, and well worth getting for yourself)



4. Principles of anatomy and physiology, Emea Edition. 2014, 14th edition or later editions. Tortora G.J and Derrickson Bryan.

Chapter 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.
Do NOT read 3.6-3.9, 4.10-4.11, 5.5-5.7, 6.7-6.9, 10.11-10.12, 14.9-14.10, 15.5, 20.7-20.8, 21.6-21.9, 23.7-23.9.
Opiskelijoiden ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
The course requires you to work a total of 81 hours, consisting of the following

Section assignments and literature review: 50 hours (10 hours per section)
Lectures: 20 hours
Vocabulary test practice: 8 hours
Examinations: 3 hours
Arviointikriteerit
In addition to the exam, successful completion of a word test, all pre-assignments and tests, and listening to the lectures during the course are required for successful completion of the course.

It is very important that you set yourself a timetable.
Arviointiasteikko
0-5
Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet
At the end of the course, there is a vocabulary test, which is taken at home. This exam will be taken during one week in Diakle.
You can try the vocabulary test three times.

After the vocabulary test there will be the actual exam, which takes place on campus under supervision.
If you don't pass the exam the first time, you can retake it on the general exam days further. You can retake the exam twice.
PHA1PS26HKI Safe pharmacotherapy and medical calculation
Perustiedot
Tunnus PHA1002N24S-3003
Laajuus 2
Toteutuksen ajankohta 24.8.2026 – 27.9.2026
Opettajat Maaria Kokkonen, Annina Joutsen
Toimipiste Helsinki
Koulutusohjelma Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Sisältö
• the principles of safe pharmacotherapy
• the governing legislation for pharmacotherapy
• pharmacotherapy plan
• routes and forms of the administration of medicines
• pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology
• pharmaceutical service
• drug databases and electronic prescriptions
• risk and incident reports
• responsibilities and obligations of a nursing student during the education
• medical calculation
Osaamistavoitteet
Students
• understand pharmacotherapy as part of patient safety and are familiar with the procedure for reporting pharmacotherapy-related risks and adverse incidents
• understand the responsibilities of student nurses and registered nurses in pharmacotherapy
• understand the principles of general pharmacology and pharmacy
• know how to look for and apply information on medication from drug databases
• know how to guide patients in pharmacotherapy and the interpretation of an electronic prescription
• can perform the medical calculations included in the course
Arviointiasteikko
0-5
OHEPS26HKI Orientation to higher education studies
Perustiedot
Tunnus OHE0002N24S-3003
Laajuus 2
Toteutuksen ajankohta 10.8.2026 – 8.11.2026
Opettajat Marketta Fredriksson, Sonja Hyrkkö, Erika Kukkonen
Toimipiste Helsinki
Koulutusohjelma Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Sisältö
• the Diak way of thinking, including the development-oriented work approach and the principles of professional critical reflection
• Diak’s study policies as well as digital learning tools and environments
• Critical approach to sources, principles of information retrieval
Osaamistavoitteet
Students
• are familiar with the Diak way of thinking, including the development-oriented work approach and the principles of professional critical reflection
• know how to start their professional growth process
• are familiar with Diak’s study principles and learning tools
• know the principles of critical information retrieval
NEG01PS26HKI Nursing English I
Perustiedot
Tunnus NEG0102N24S-3003
Laajuus 2
Toteutuksen ajankohta 17.8.2026 – 29.11.2026
Opettajat Tia Virtanen
Toimipiste Helsinki
Koulutusohjelma Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Sisältö
• social contacts
• discussions
• field-specific concepts and terminology
• communication at your place of work
• writing techniques (language and style)
Osaamistavoitteet
Student
• to develop English language skills in spoken and written professional communication
• is expected to be able to participate confidently in customer service interactions in English
• be able to understand also complex spoken language on matters regularly encountered at work
• be able to understand, interpret and explain field- specific terminology
• be able to write in stylistically appropriate and grammatically correct English
• to produce formal texts, such as reports, instructions, documents, and other typical written texts needed at work
Opetusmenetelmät
Luennot, keskustelut, kirjalliset oppimistehtävät, esitelmät
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Oppimateriaali verkko-oppimisalustalla.
Opiskelijoiden ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
2 op = 54 tuntia työtä.

Luennot ja seminaari: 23 tuntia
Itsenäinen opiskelu: 31 tuntia
Arviointikriteerit
Arviointi (hyv/hyl) perustuu seuraaviin

– Osallistuminen opetukseen ja tehtävät luennoilla
– Kirjallinen tehtävä
– Ryhmäesitelmä
Arviointiasteikko
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet
Ei tenttiä.
NFI01PS26HKI Nursing Finnish I
Perustiedot
Tunnus NFI0103N24S-3003
Laajuus 3
Toteutuksen ajankohta 17.8.2026 – 6.12.2026
Opettajat Päivi Pässilä
Toimipiste Helsinki
Koulutusohjelma Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Sisältö
• common phrases required in nursing work
• discussions with patients and family members
• oral reporting, patient guidance and health advice
• healthcare vocabulary in Finnish
• interaction in a work community
Osaamistavoitteet
Students
• develop their oral language skills in situations related to nursing
• achieve B1.2-level oral proficiency in Finnish, which enables interaction with patients, relatives, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• are able to describe, explain and define phenomena in their field using oral language skills
Arviointikriteerit
Suullinen koe (50 %)
Aktiivisuus ja osallistuminen (20 %)
Äänipäiväkirja (30 %)
Arviointiasteikko
0-5
Arviointikriteerit – Hylätty 0
Opintojakson osaamistavoitteita ei ole saavutettu tai suoritukset ovat puutteellisia.
Arviointikriteerit – Tyydyttävä 1-2
A2.1. tai alempi = arvosana 1
A2.2 = arvosana 2
Arviointikriteerit – Hyvä 3-4
B1.1. = arvosana 3
Arviointikriteerit – Kiitettävä 5
B1.2 = arvosanat 4 ja 5
BNP01PS26HKI Expertise and ethics in nursing
Perustiedot
Tunnus BNP0102N24S-3003
Laajuus 2
Toteutuksen ajankohta 5.10.2026 – 8.11.2026
Opettajat Paula Ropponen
Toimipiste Helsinki
Koulutusohjelma Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Sisältö
• the multidisciplinary basis, central concepts and the challenges of future change in the healthcare sector
• history and theoretical basis of nursing science and nursing (paradigm – human, health, environment, nursing functions)
• values, principles, caring and concern in nursing
• nursing and nursing science ethics
• expertise, interaction and respectful treatment of patients in nursing
• collegiality
• personal expertise and ethics in nursing
Osaamistavoitteet
Students
• are familiar with the multidisciplinary basis of nursing science and nursing and the challenges of future change
• are familiar with the history and central concepts of nursing science and nursing
• are familiar with the values and ethical basis of nursing science and nursing and recognises the ethical challenges in nursing
• know the main legislation governing the health sector
Opetusmenetelmät
Luennot (3 kpl)
Kirjallinen yksilötehtävä
Sähköinen tentti (lainsäädäntö)
Itsenäinen opiskelu
Arviointiasteikko
Hyväksytty/Hylätty