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Advanced Finnish for Physiotherapists (5cr)

Code: SP00BV71-3001

General information


Timing
01.08.2025 - 29.12.2025
Implementation is running.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala
Campus
Laurea Otaniemi
Teaching languages
English
Seats
10 - 15
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (SPG2), Laurea Otaniemi
Teachers
Meri Punkari
Teacher in charge
Meri Punkari
Groups
SPG222SN1
Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, daytime studies, S22, Otaniemi, group 1
Course
SP00BV71

Teachin methods

Contact lessons at Laurea Otaniemi, individual and group assignments on Canvas learning space.

Materials

Material provided by the teacher.

Further information

IMPORTANT: All the previous courses in Finnish language have to be completed before the Advanced Finnish for Physiotherapists.

Objective

The student is able to
- understand extended speech in rehabilitation ja physiotherapy context
- interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity with clients and their significant others
- take an active part in professional discussion with colleagues
- read newspaper articles and academic reports about contemporary problems
- present a clear, detailed description on a wide range of subjects related to physiotherapy
- write a clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to physiotherapy.
- complete the National Certificate of Language Proficiency test (YKI) at least at the skills level three.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

IMPORTANT: All the previous courses in Finnish language have to be completed before the Advanced Finnish for Physiotherapists.

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