About the course
Format
Web-based distance learning
in English – Swedish version
Duration
4 weeks, full-time
Option to divide into 8 weeks of self-study
Dates
27 February – 23 April
Application period
30 January – 22 February
Introduction to the Swedish healthcare System
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Are you a physician or nurse with a professional license from Ukraine and want an introduction to the Swedish healthcare system? Then this is the course for you!
The course is offered in cooperation with the European Union and is directed to Ukrainian healthcare professionals staying in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive.
The course gives an introduction to how the Swedish healthcare system operates and what the licensing process in Sweden looks like. It includes theory on subjects such as healthcare ethics, patient safety and regulations, as well as language studies and clinical practice.
The educational project is co-financed by the European Union.
For further information, please contact: introkurs@shh.se
Other healthcare and nursing professionals
In March 2023 Sophiahemmet University will also host another course directed towards other healthcare professionals. If you are a healthcare or nursing professional other than physician/nurse and interested in taking part in the course, you can contact us through email at introkurs@shh.se. Please include a brief description of your professional background and credentials. We will get back to you with more details when application for the course opens.
Course dates
27 March – 21 May
Application period
27 February – 15 March
Training for Ukrainian healthcare workers
In order to give Ukrainian refugees with healthcare training the opportunity to more easily enter the Swedish healthcare system, Sophiahemmet University started the training Introduction to Swedish healthcare. Now 44 Ukrainian nurses and doctors have participated.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need in order to apply?
To be able to apply for the course you must have obtained a validation of your foreign medical studies/qualifications, either from Swedish Council for Higher Education or from Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare.
For more information about the validation process, please check their homepages.
Who can apply for the course?
The current course is directed to Ukrainian physicians and nurses with professional license, staying in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive.
Starting in March, Sophiahemmet University will host another course with a similar setup directed towards other healthcare professions. Information about this initiative, including contact details, can be found above.
What language proficiency is required?
The course is held in English. To be able to attend you need a good working proficiency in English and you need to be able to understand both written and spoken instruction in the language.
Will there be another course for other healthcare professions?
Starting in March, Sophiahemmet University will host another course with a similar setup directed towards other healthcare professions. Information about this initiative, including contact details, can be found above.
What are the course times and when are lessons held?
The theoretical part of the course is mostly self-study and completed in our online learning portal Canvas, so you can decide your own schedule. The clinical practice will have time slots, but these are determined closer to the course start date and will be communicated once the course begins.
Is the clinical practice done in Stockholm?
Yes, the clinical practice will primarily take place in Stockholm. However, if you are in contact with local hospitals or similar in your own region, you can let us know the name of your contact person there, and we will reach out to them to see if your practice can be arranged locally. Please note that we cannot guarantee this as it depends on their ability to host you and whether that is applicable within their organisation.
What does the course cost?
The course is free of charge as it is arranged in co-operation with the European Union.
Does the course give the right to apply for Swedish student finance?
No, the course does not give the right to apply for Swedish student finance (CSN) as it does not lead to a degree.
Does the course qualify as part of the knowledge test to obtain Swedish license / kunskapsprov?
No, it is an introductory course after which the student will have an understanding of how the Swedish healthcare system works and what the Swedish licensing process looks like, but it cannot be considered as a preparation course for the national knowledge test (Kunskapsprov) in order to obtain a Swedish license (National Board of Health and Welfare).
Does the course give higher education credits?
No, the course does not give higher education credits. The purpose of the course is to give participants good insights into the Swedish healthcare system to aid their preparation for the national knowledge test (kunskapsprov) in order to obtain a Swedish license (National Board of Health and Welfare).
Do I get a certificate after completing the course?
Yes, after completion of the course a certificate is issued to all students.
Structure
The course is an online distance course based on the Canvas platform.
It corresponds to two weeks’ interactive self-study complemented with two weeks’ language study and clinical practice.
Participants may study for one to two months at whatever pace suits them.
Computer and internet access is required to complete the course.
A diploma will be awarded on passing a self-marked examination.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the course, applicants must:
- be a registered nurse or a doctor with a professional license from Ukraine
- have a good knowledge of the English language
Contents
On completing the course, participants will have learned about:
- patient safety
- the professional role and approach
- healthcare ethics
- organisation and legislation
- teamwork and collaboration with other professions
- the Swedish licensing process
Contact
Course leader
Mia Bergenmar
Lecturer, registered nurse
mia.bergenmar@shh.se
+46 8 406 23 39