School of Health and Social Care

Tasks of the Universities of Applied Sciences

Finnish Education System

Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland –25 institutions in 70 localities (+ Police College of Finland and Åland University of Applied Sciences) –130,000 degree students –In Northern Finland: Rovaniemi 3,400 Kemi-Tornio2,900 Oulu 9,000 Kajaani 2,100

Oulu University of Applied Sciences –Administration has been arranged as a public utility of the Oulu Region Joint Authority for Education –Locations: Oulu, Oulainen, Raahe

Administrative organisation

Oulu UAS units – Rector's Office, Jouko Paaso – School of Vocational Teacher Education, Asko Karjalainen – Library, Minna Koistinen (act.) – School of Music, Dance and Media, Riitta Tötterstöm (act.) – School of Business and Information Management, Päivi Vesala – School of Renewable Natural Resources, Jukka Tikkanen (act.) – School of Health and Social Care (Oulu, Oulainen), Kari Virolainen – School of Engineering, (Oulu, Raahe), Jyrki Laitinen – Professional Development Services, Pekka Silven (act.)

Study structure –Studies are either compulsory, optional or freely selectable –Basic and vocational studies 105–135 credits training promoting competence, depending on the field 45–75 credits (midwives 120 credits, public health nurses 85 credits) freely selectable studies 15 credits thesis 15 credits

Social Services, Health and Sports Degree programmes in: Biomedical Laboratory Science Emergency Nursing Physiotherapy Nursing and Health Care (Oulu, Oulainen) Optometry Radiography and Radiation Therapy Social Services Dental Health Care Occupational Therapy

Social services, Health and Sports Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science –Bachelor’s degree in Health Care –210 credits (training: 75 credits), 3.5 years –A person who has completed the degree is entitled to use the title ”Biomedical Laboratory Technologist”

Social Services, Health and Sports Degree Programme in Emergency Nursing –Bachelor’s degree in Health Care –240 credits (training: 75 credits), 4 years paramedic training (240 credits) includes nurse training (210 credits) –A person who has completed the degree is entitled to use the title ”Emergency Nurse”

Health and Social Care Degree Programme in Physiotherapy –Bachelor’s degree in Health Care –210 credits (training: 75 credits), 3.5 years –A person who has completed the degree is entitled to use the title ”Physiotherapist”

Social Services, Health and Sports Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care –Option of Nursing (Oulu, Oulainen), Option of Midwifery, Option of Preventive Health Care (Oulu, Oulainen) –Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Option of Nursing 210 credits (3.5 years), Option of Preventive Health Care 240 credits (4 years) and Option of Midwifery 270 credits (4.5 years) training in Option of Nursing: 75 credits, in Option of Midwifery: 120 credits, in Option of Preventive Health Care: 85 credits training in Option of Preventive Health Care (240 credits) is based on Nurse training (210 credits), for which a separate degree certificate is issued –A person who has completed the degree may use the titles Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse or Midwife

Social Services, Health and Sports Degree Programme in Optometry –Bachelor’s degree in Health Care –210 credits (training: 75 credits), 3.5 years –a person who has completed the degree is entitled to use the title ”Optometrist”

Social Services, Health and Sports Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiation Therapy –Bachelor’s degree in Health Care (Radiographer) –210 credits (training: 75 credits), 3.5 years –A person who has completed the degree is entitled to use the title ”Radiographer”

Social Services, Health and Sports Degree Programme in Social Services –Bachelor’s degree in Social Services –210 credits (training: 45 credits), 3.5 years –A person who has completed the degree is entitled to use the title ”Bachelor of Social Services”

Social Services, Health and Sports Degree Programme in Dental Health Care –Bachelor’s degree in Health Care –210 credits (training: 75 credits), 3.5 years –A person who has completed the degree is entitled to use the title ”Dental Hygienist”

Social Services, Health and Sports Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy –Bachelor’s degree in Health Care –210 credits (training: 75 credits), 3.5 years –A person who has completed the degree is entitled to use the title ”Occupational Therapist”

Student quota for Health and Social Care Spring 2013Autumn 2013 Oulainen2530 Option of Nursing (Oulainen)2530 Option of Preventive Health Care (Oulainen) Oulu0370 Biomedical Laboratory Science32 Emergency Nursing Physiotherapy25 Nursing and Health Care – Option of Nursing (Oulu)70 – Option of Midwifery (Oulu)40 – Option of Preventive Health Care (Oulu)30 Optometry28 Radiography and Radiation Therapy30 Social Services65 Dental Health Care20 Occupational Therapy30 Bachelor's Degree Programmes

Student quota for Health and Social Care Spring 2013Autumn 2013 Oulainen200 Option of Nursing (Oulainen)20 Oulu066 Biomedical Laboratory Science6 Emergency Nursing Physiotherapy Nursing and Health Care – Option of Nursing (Oulu)20 – Option of Midwifery (Oulu)20 – Option of Preventive Health Care(Oulu)20 Optometry Radiography and Radiation Therapy Social Services Dental Health Care Occupational Therapy Adult education leading to Bachelor's Degree