English at Work for Social Services (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

• You can describe your studies and future profession in healthcare and social services both in speaking and writing.
• You can communicate appropriately in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
• You are able to research information and read texts related to social services.
• You master core vocabulary in the field of social services.

Content

• studying at a university of applied sciences
• job description
• telephone communication
• email communication
• conversational skills
• client interview and guidance
• services provided by Kela
• various client groups
• field-specific terminology
• activities of daily living and assistive equipment
• reading and writing skills

Location and time

Online, course attendance 80%

Materials

Moodle materials

Teaching methods

Course goals:
• You can describe your studies and future profession in healthcare and social services both in speaking and writing.
• You can communicate appropriately in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
• You are able to research information and read texts related to nursing.
• You master core vocabulary in the field of health care.

Core content:
• job description
• telephone communication
• conversational skills
• patient/client interview and guidance
• field-specific terminology
• activities of daily living and assistive equipment
• reading and writing skills

Exam schedules

Final exam at the end of the course, two resits.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation of prior learning (AHOT process). Contact the lecturer in charge.

Student workload

3 ECTS credits = approximately 80 hours of student's work