Work placement in the nursing children, adolescents and families (6cr)

Objective

Objectives for the work placement
Students
• can take into account the importance of diversity, multiculturalism and different life situations of children, adolescents and families in health promotion and in the care of sick children and adolescents
• can apply the principles of evidence-based nursing and medical care in the care of children and adolescents
• can identify infection risk factors in the work placement environment and are able to correctly follow aseptic practices
• are familiar with the pharmacotherapy process for children and adolescents and are able to carry out pharmacotherapy under supervision using different routes of administration, taking into account medicine and medication safety
• can identify the risks for social exclusion of children, adolescents and families and use early intervention methods
• can guide and support children, adolescents and families based on their individual needs and offer parental support
• can offer guidance to adolescents and their family in the use of appropriate social services and healthcare and third-sector services
• understand the significance of a multiprofessional team and child protection and know how to work in multiprofessional networks
• can use the technological tools and applications necessary in the care of children, adolescents and families in an ethical and customer-oriented manner
• can guide children and adolescents and their families in the use of digital applications to support rehabilitation and the self-care of illnesses
• develop their oral and written Finnish language skills needed in nursing
• can reflect on the stage of their professional growth

Objectives of work placement reflection
Students
• reflect on the importance and realisation of the principles of care for children, adolescents and families in their work placement environment
• reflect on the specificities of family care work in a variety of work placement environments
• reflect on the importance of the work placement in relation to their own professional growth

Qualifications

In health sector education, participation in first-semester practical training and subsequent internships requires that the student has successfully completed Safe pharmacotherapy and medical calculation (PHA1) study module. Additionally, before each subsequent internship, the student must successfully complete the relevant medication administration and calculation modules related to that specific internship.
For more details about Practical training refer to the degree regulations on Diak’s website.

Further information

RPL 8/2025:
Recognition of prior learning is only possible if the student has a previous nursing degree or equivalent higher education studies leading to a nursing degree.