FinlandRiveriaUndergraduate

Practical Nurse : Vocational Qualification in Social and Health Care

Apply for the Riveria Vocational Qualification in Social and Health Care through Univacity. The program trains students for competence in areas of care and rehabilitation for the elderly and for work for example in-home care, care homes for the elderly, day centres, inpatient wards in health centres, and dementia units.

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Duration
3 years
Tuition Fee
€0 annually
Level
Undergraduate
Attendance
On Campus
Format
Full Time

Description

About the Program

You can now apply for the practical nursing program from the Northern Karelia Association of Education Municipalities, Riveria through Univacity. The training also includes studies supporting learning skills, study techniques, and social skills. During the studies, the language will gradually change to Finnish as your Finnish language skills develop. Eventually, you will complete your vocational qualification in Finnish and graduate as a practical nurse, lähihoitaja in Finnish.

The Practical nurse training will be carried out at the institution's modern, well-equipped premises in Riveria, Joensuu. Univacity undertakes this process for international students who wish to enroll.


Career Opportunity 

This qualification will give students a good basis for continuing studies at a university level. Qualification holders work in home care, care homes for the elderly, day centres, inpatient wards in health centres, and dementia units.

STUDENT SELECTION


The applicants to be interviewed will be selected based on the application, Duolingo English test, and the motivation video. The interviews will be organized online via Teams. Invitation to the interview will be sent by email.




 

Requirement

Requirements for Admission

  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • High school certificate or the general school-leaving certificate
  • Certificate of the international English test Duolingo (85 Points Minimum)
  • International Passport
  • Passport Photograph
  • CV
  • Motivational Video (2 Mins)
  • Good IT-skills
  • Good physical and mental condition to study and work as a practical nurse
  • Enough funds for living expenses on the applicant’s account to be presented to the immigration office for the resident permit.

Structure

PROGRAM COMPOSITION 

The scope of the studies is 180 competence points (cp) is composed of vocational units (145cp) and common units (35cp).


Vocational units

Promoting growth and participation (25 cp.)

Promoting wellbeing and functional capacity (30 cp.)

Working in home care (40 cp.)

Promoting the participation of older people (35 cp.)

Optional vocational modules (15 cp)


Common units

Communication and interaction skills (11 cp)

Competence in mathematics and natural sciences (6 cp)

Society and working life skills (9 cp)

Optional common modules (9 cp)

Duration of Study is 2-3 years

Fees

*Free Tuition fee

*The student incurs costs for material fees, housing and travel expenses.

*Riveria has no scholarships or other financial aid options available.

*N.B - Service fee of 50 EUR

Tuition Fee €0 annually
Application Fee €50
Acceptance Fee €0
Housing Fee Unknown
Living Fee Unknown

Addition Information

DegreeVOCATIONAL
Duration3 years
AttendanceOn Campus
LevelUndergraduate
Country🇫🇮 Finland
Campuses
Main
FormatFull Time
Intakes
Spring 2025 , Spring 2026 , Fall 2026 , Fall 2025
Study LanguageEnglish, Finnish
Application Fee€0

€0 per year

assignment-lateJan 17, 2025
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