Multi-professional competence, autumn 2025
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Introduction to the University Program
The University of Eastern Finland offers a wide range of programs for students seeking to pursue higher education. One such program is the Moniammatillinen osaaminen, which translates to "Multidisciplinary Competence" in English.
Program Description
The Moniammatillinen osaaminen program is part of the Social Psychology course offerings. This program aims to develop students' ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, understand the factors influencing client meetings, and recognize the importance of client participation in social and healthcare services.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing the program, students will be able to:
- Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and integrate their expertise into the team's work
- Understand the factors influencing multidisciplinary client meetings and the means to promote these meetings
- Identify the factors supporting and hindering client participation in multidisciplinary client discussions
- Recognize various interaction and communication factors in their own and others' work and relate them to theoretical foundations
- Master the skills required for discussing sensitive topics and interventions in challenging multidisciplinary client meetings
Program Content
The program covers the following topics:
- Multidisciplinary reflection in a group
- Basics of simulation-based learning in multidisciplinary interaction
- Interaction and cooperation in multidisciplinary client work
- Client-oriented approach in multidisciplinary meetings
- Discussing sensitive topics and interventions in challenging multidisciplinary client meetings
Prerequisites
Students are required to complete the "Moniammatillisen yhteisty霵 perusteet sosiaali-, terveys-, kasvatus- ja opetusaloilla" (Basics of Multidisciplinary Cooperation in Social, Health, Education, and Teaching Fields) course before enrolling in this program.
Teaching Methods
The program consists of two parts:
- A group-based assignment (27 hours)
- Simulation-based learning (54 hours)
Assessment
The program is assessed as "Passed" or "Failed."
Teacher
The program is taught by Aino 瀾k酲.
Study Materials
Study materials are provided through the program's online learning environment.
Additional Information
The program is offered in Finnish, and the duration is approximately two months. The tuition fee for the program is 60 euros (excluding VAT).
Enrollment and Payment
To enroll in the program, students must register through the university's online registration system. The registration period typically opens a few months before the program starts. Students can pay the tuition fee online or through a bank transfer.
Contact Information
For more information about the program, students can contact the university's admissions office or the program coordinator, Veera Kiiski (veera.kiiski@uef.fi) or Maarit Kankaanp鳵 (maarit.kankaanpaa@uef.fi).
University Information
The University of Eastern Finland is a public university located in Joensuu and Kuopio, Finland. The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as continuing education and professional development courses.
