Practice in Finnish Working Life (6cr)

Objective

The students will be able to:
• know how to work in a responsible manner and follow the regulations of the work life
• develop a personal understanding of professional identity
• identify the placement context in the social service system
• improve their spoken and written Finnish skills in practice
• apply their skills in professional communication
• apply the legislation on the status and rights of social welfare clients

Content

Contents:
• Work life regulations
• Professional identity and practice
• Social service system in Finland
• Practicing Finnish in a placement context
• Professional communication
• Client-oriented approach, client's right to good treatment
• Confidentiality, data protection and information security