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Archived Curricula Guide 2017–2019
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MVKS51 Introduction to Healthcare System and Legislation for Translators 5 ECTS
Organised by
Master's Programme in Multilingual Communication and Translation Studies
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
Curricula 2015 – 2017

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course unit, the student will be familiar with the Finnish healthcare system and its structure, as well as with the legislation governing the healthcare sector. The student will understand the main characteristics of the social and health security and the National Health Insurance in Finland. The student will be familiar with the central healthcare terminology and some of the most important sources of information on the healthcare system.

Contents

The course unit explores the Finnish healthcare system, the common chronic diseases affecting public health in Finland, the social and health security in Finland, as well as forensic medicine.

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In Finnish
Essay 
In Finnish

Lecture diary.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Belongs to following study modules

Faculty of Communication Sciences
Interpreting for Healthcare Industry
2018–2019
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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Faculty of Communication Sciences
Degree Programmes