We would like to welcome you on our Social Transformation Programme, a combination of distance-learning (April/May/June) and an intensive programme in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal 22.04.2024 – 27.04.2024

For more information, click here. Registration details will be uploaded soon.

We’re excited to host the International Simulation Challenge at the University of Derby, United Kingdom,  in May 2024.

Running for three days, this event is a multifaceted experience that combines elements of emergency crisis management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategic decision-making in the context of international health and social care.

Participants, organised into teams, will navigate through a series of simulated scenarios that mirror real-world challenges faced by healthcare and social care professionals globally – such as a disease outbreak scenario or major incident response exercise.

The event incorporates a competitive element, with teams vying to demonstrate the most effective and innovative solutions to the simulated challenges. After each simulation, participants engage in debriefing sessions to reflect on their decisions and actions.

Beyond the simulations, the event provides networking opportunities for participants to connect.

The event aims to be an engaging and transformative experience, providing a unique platform for participants to develop and showcase their capabilities in tackling complex global challenges in the fields of health and social care.

If your university would like to participate, please complete the expression of interest form no later than 1st April 2024.

More details

1. The event is open to teams of pre-registration nursing, health and social care students (either based in the UK or international).
2. Applying Universities will need to send a team of 10 pre-registration students (preferably accompanied by two academics per team).
3. Applications made on behalf of a University must be made by an academic representative and not by individual students.
4. Arrangements around travel, insurance, and accommodation must be made by the visiting University.

Learning outcomes

These learning outcomes aim to prepare participants for the complexities and challenges of international health and social care, fostering skills that are essential for effective and compassionate practice in a global context. 
 
1.    Participants will enhance their interdisciplinary communication skills in a simulated global healthcare environment. 
2.    Participants will develop the ability to make timely decisions and allocate resources efficiently during simulated emergencies.
3.    Participants will develop skills in resource allocation and sustainability, considering limited resources in the context of international health and social care.
4.    Participants will enhance their cultural competence by considering diverse cultural factors that impact health and social care. 
5.    Participants will reflect on their performance, decisions, leadership and teamwork during the simulation challenge event.
6.    Participants will identify areas for improvement and apply lessons learned to enhance their skills in future health and social care simulations or real-world scenarios.

Provisional areas for simulation activities: 

1.    Disease outbreak  
2.    Operational planning 
3.    Mental dysregulation in acute settings 
4.    Migrant/refugee exercise 
5.    Major incident response  
6.    Mental Health trauma

Expressions of interest

University representatives are to complete a link to expression of interest form no later than 1^st April 2024 on this link.

For students (students can only register via their teacher)

Online: 16.04.24-14.05.24 at 16:00-19:00 CET

Intensive part in Finland: 20.05.24-24.05.24

Interested? Contact ulla-maija.tormala@oamk.fi

Blended Intensive Program for Staff

02.09.24-06.09.24

Happy Power BIP aims to empower HEI staff to support students in their academic and personal development. The pedagogy is based on research-based methods and focuses on positive thinking and flourishing.

BIP offers opportunities for staff members to learn about the pedagogy and methods that enable students to thrive and succeed. By adopting the happy power approach, HEI staff can create a supportive learning environment that promotes student well-being and academic success.

One goal of the BIP is also to create a network of staff members interested to develop pedagogy, methods and common projects based on positive thinking.

Application from October 23th 2023 – February 15th 2024.

See flyer for more info!