Work placement in the field of health care and social services

Clinical placements play a significant role in professional growth and development in the health and social care sector.

During placements, you will learn practical skills, apply theoretical knowledge in real-life situations, and further develop competencies acquired earlier through a variety of patient and client interactions. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals.

Depending on the degree programme, placements may be organized in different ways. The scope, requirements, and detailed content of placements are outlined in the placement information sessions for your specific degree programme. More detailed information about the placement process, booking placement sites, and placement practices will be provided in your programme’s information sessions and by your Personal Study Plan (HOPS) advisor.

Booking Placement Positions

More detailed instructions on booking placements are provided in your degree programme information sessions.

You can book placement positions through the Jobiili service.

Log in to the service using HAKA authentication with your Metropolia credentials.
The booking details in Jobiili include the prerequisites required from students (for example, the stage of studies completed). Please ensure well in advance that you meet these requirements.
Update your CV in Jobiili before booking a placement position and again before the placement period begins.

In addition, Terveystalo also offers placement opportunities through its own placement application system. More detailed information is available on Terveystalo's website.

What You Need to Consider Before Your Placement Period

Familiarize Yourself with the Placement Requirements

Review your placement site's instructions and requirements in advance.

If you have booked your placement through Jobiili, it is very important to ensure that your CV is up to date before the placement period begins.

Placement Supervision in Workseed

The Workseed software is used for placement supervision. You will receive instructions on how to use Workseed before your placement. Support for Workseed's features is available through the service.

You log in to Workseed using your Microsoft 365 (O365) credentials.

If you encounter an accessibility issue in Workseed, you can provide feedback via email at Workseed.saavutettavuus [at] metropolia.fi (Workseed[dot]saavutettavuus[at]metropolia[dot]fi). If you are unsure how to proceed, contact the teacher supervising your placement. Workseed's accessibility statement can be found after logging in, on the My Account page in the lower-left corner.

Communicable Disease Questionnaire

As a social and health care student, you are subject to the requirements of the Communicable Diseases Act. Make sure that all required vaccinations are up to date well before your placement begins.

You should also review the tuberculosis assessment, as you may belong to a risk group. More information about required vaccinations and tuberculosis screening can be found on the FSHS (Finnish Student Health Service) website.

Information about your vaccinations and any tuberculosis assessment must be recorded in the Communicable Disease Questionnaire. The completed questionnaire must be taken with you to the placement unit.

Student ID Card

You must obtain a photo identification card for your placement.

Apply for the card well in advance, as the delivery time is approximately two weeks. Further information is available regarding ID cards for social and health care placements.

Criminal Records Extract

The placement unit may require you to obtain a criminal records extract. Obtaining the extract is your responsibility.

You will receive more detailed instructions during your degree studies. Additional information is available regarding criminal records extracts.

During the Placement Period

You are covered by insurance during both your studies and placement periods. Further information is available regarding insurance coverage.

If you suffer a needlestick injury during your studies or placement, or if you are exposed to another person's blood without proper protection, first follow the first-aid instructions provided by your educational institution or placement site. Further guidance is available on the FSHS website.

Social and Health Care Placement Abroad

A placement that is part of a Metropolia degree programme may be completed partially or entirely abroad. More detailed information is provided in your degree programme information sessions.

Placements offered by Metropolia's partner universities are applied for through Metropolia's internal student exchange application process. You may also arrange a placement independently. In that case, you must ensure that your degree programme approves the placement site.

If you are interested in completing your placement abroad, contact the person responsible for your degree programme well in advance. Additional information is available regarding international placements.

Contact Persons for International Placement Supervision by Degree Programme

Assistive Technology: Toni Nisula
Biomedical Laboratory Science (Bioanalysis): Elina Hotanen
Emergency Care: Jukka Kettunen
Physiotherapy: Leena Piironen
Podiatry: Elina Wasenius
Midwifery: Sanna-Mari Manninen
Optometry: Pia Mäkelä
Osteopathy: Sandra Rinne
Radiography and Radiation Therapy: Ulla Nikupaavo
Nursing (Finnish-language studies): Kari Hyvärinen
Nursing (English-language studies): Anna-Kaisa Partanen
Social Services: Taina Valkeapää
Public Health Nursing: Tinja Kaivolahti
Oral Health Care / Dental Hygiene: Ulla Marjosola
Occupational Therapy: Jasu Forss
Elderly Care: Heidi Oilimo