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Vocational Qualification in Social and Health care, Practical Nurse (Top-up)DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English, Finnish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 10,200 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Vocational Qualification in Social and Health Care, Practical Nurse (Top-up) program enhances existing qualifications to prepare individuals for practical nursing roles. This course focuses on practical skills and knowledge needed in healthcare settings, making it suitable for current practitioners looking to advance their careers.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as practical nurses, healthcare assistants, or community care workers. Additional opportunities include roles in hospitals, clinics, and home care settings, contributing to patient care and support.
Introduction
The Practical Nurse Top-Up Program in Finland offers an accelerated pathway to becoming a certified practical nurse for students with prior education. Lasting just one year, this intensive program focuses on essential nursing skills and clinical experience. Graduates receive a Finnish vocational qualification in Social and Health Care upon successful completion, marking their readiness to enter the nursing profession.
- Duration: 12 months (180 competence points) full-time studies on campus
- Studies start: October 28, 2024, and November 25, 2024
- Location: Rauma, Finland and Pori, Finland
- Language: English and Finnish (graduation and demonstrations will be in Finnish)
- Requirements: Applicant must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the home country
- Program fee for 1 year of studies: 10,200 EUR
- Mandatory online Finnish language course: 495 EUR
- Application fee: 100 EUR