NFI01PS26HKI Nursing Finnish I (3cr)
Code: NFI0103N24S-3003
General information
- Enrollment
- 07.01.2026 - 03.05.2026
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 17.08.2026 - 06.12.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Terveys- ja kirkonala
- Campus
- Helsinki
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 100
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Realization has 9 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 21 h 30 min.
| Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Thu 20.08.2026 time 13:00 - 15:30 (2 h 30 min) |
NFI01 / Lecture 1 |
HKI-332a
Iso luentosali 332a
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Mon 31.08.2026 time 12:30 - 15:00 (2 h 30 min) |
NFI01 / Lecture 2 |
HKI-125
Kalasataman kappeli
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Fri 04.09.2026 time 09:00 - 11:30 (2 h 30 min) |
NFI01 / Lecture 3 |
HKI-222
luokka 222
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Mon 07.09.2026 time 13:00 - 15:30 (2 h 30 min) |
NFI01 / Lecture 4 |
HKI-332b
Iso luentosali 332b
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Wed 30.09.2026 time 12:30 - 15:00 (2 h 30 min) |
NFI01 / Lecture 5 |
HKI-328
Luokka 328
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Wed 28.10.2026 time 09:00 - 11:30 (2 h 30 min) |
NFI01 / Lecture 6 |
HKI-125
Kalasataman kappeli
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Wed 04.11.2026 time 13:00 - 15:30 (2 h 30 min) |
NFI01 / Lecture 7 |
HKI-331
Luokka 331
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Wed 18.11.2026 time 12:30 - 15:00 (2 h 30 min) |
NFI01 / Lecture 8 |
HKI-328
Luokka 328
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Thu 03.12.2026 time 10:30 - 12:00 (1 h 30 min) |
NFI01 / Exam |
HKI-327
Luokka 327
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Objective
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
Content
• 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
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures, group discussions, individual learning assignments and an exam at the end of the course (oral exam). The main focus is on nursing interaction and communication skills.
Exam schedules
Oral Exam: 12th of December at 9:30-11.00
Student workload
Lessons: 20 h (contact teaching on Campus)
Oral exam + training for exam: 11 h
Independent work (homework): 25 h
Learning diary 25 h (2 h / week)
Evaluation methods and criteria
Oral Exam, numerical K5-T1/Failed (50% of total evaluation)
Learning diary, numerical K5-T1/Failed (25 % of total evaluation)
Activity and homework K5-T1/Failed (25 % of total evaluation)
Evaluation scale
0-5