International Winter School: 11 January - 5 February 2021
Challenges in Interprofessional Health and Social Services
A cooperation between the ZHAW School of Health Professions, the ZHAW School of Social Work, the INUAS and the COHEHRE network.
We offer a unique opportunity to meet Swiss and other international students to discuss similarities and differences when collaborating interprofessionally within the health and social system. Together, students of health professions and social work learn during role plays, study visits and interactive lectures about working together in interprofessional teams, about different health and social systems or how to sensibly act with clients from different culture.
Join us for the Winter School 2021!
ZHAW School of Health Professions in Winterthur, Switzerland, is happy to offer you an attractive International Winter School 2021 despite the ongoing corona pandemic. We have adapted the School’s program to the current restrictions and challenges, offering you some of the courses in an online format. This means that you can participate in the Winter School 2021 from the comfort of your home.
Aims and topics
Together, Swiss and international students will learn about interprofessional cooperation in the health and social sector. Future health professionals and social workers gain new competences in dealing with complex and challenging interprofessional situations and learn how to efficiently cooperate with each other.
This year students can choose between several courses. Some are in hybrid (onsite and online) and some in online only format. Participants can book one full-time course per week.
All courses are in English, level B1-B2 required.
Credits:
For the two full time courses students will gain 2 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) subject to 50-60 hours of student work. Preparatory assignment, full time attendance and successful end of week assessment are required.
Target group
Third year Bachelor students of the health professions of ZHAW, some ZHAW Social Work students and around 150 students from partner institutions of ZHAW School of Health Professions or ZHAW School of Social Work studying Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Health Promotion and Prevention or Social Work.
Courses are primarily aimed at Bachelor level, but Master level students are welcome to participate. Some practical experience is required, at least 2nd year of BSc study.
Course details
Diversity in Health Professions
| Dates |
11 – 15 January 2021 (course A) 18 – 22 January 2021 (course B) The same course is held twice |
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| Learning format |
Hybrid format full time one-week course (online and onsite) On campus presence for whole week in Winterthur required |
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| Short description | We will discuss concepts of diversity, intercultural communication and how we relate to other people. Students will develop their competence in dealing with culturally diverse people at work and develop skills to interact with people of different background more effectively. | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||
| Timetable | Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00 CET | ||
| Costs |
EUR 50.00 Amount due at online registration |
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| Target group | We welcome international future Health and Social Work Professionals from the fields of Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Health Promotion and Prevention and Social Work studying at one of our partner institutions. | ||
| Application and Registration procedure and further information |
1. International students need to be nominated by their home university. Please contact your local international coordinator. 2. Once we receive the nomination mail from your university at international.gesundheit(at)zhaw.ch, students will get an invitation to register and pay online. Registration opens soon and closes mid-November. |
Working Together as Professionals in Health and Social Care in Different Countries
| Dates | 01 – 05 February 2021 | ||
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| Learning format |
Online full time one-week course NO presence in Winterthur required |
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| Short description | Students from different countries and different professions in the health and social care system meet, share, and learn together. In a mixture of e-learning sequences and online meetings, we will compare professional and interprofessional identities as well as interprofessional collaboration from an international perspective and on the backdrop of different fields of practice. | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||
| Timetable | Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00 CET | ||
| Costs |
EUR 50.00 Amount due at online registration |
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| Target group | We welcome international future Health and Social Work Professionals from the fields of Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Health Promotion and Prevention and Social Work studying at one of our partner institutions. | ||
| Application and Registration procedure and further information |
1. International students need to be nominated by their home university. Please contact your local international coordinator. 2. Once we receive the nomination mail from your university at international.gesundheit(at)zhaw.ch, students will get an invitation to register and pay online. Registration opens soon and closes mid-November. |
Occupational Therapists Professional Identity: Contributing to the visibility of the Profession
| Dates |
19 January 2021 morning 20 January 2021 morning |
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| Learning format |
Online short individual lectures NO presence in Winterthur required |
| Short description | Professional identity is an important factor in the development of the profession. This year's course is aimed primarily at Swiss occupational therapy students. They will deal intensively with the current and future development of occupational therapy in Switzerland. International students are invited to follow individual online lectures by national and international staff. |
| ECTS | No ECTS |
| Timetable | Tuesday and Wednesday morning |
| Costs | None |
| Target group | Occupational Therapy students only course |
| Application and Registration procedure and further information |
For Information and registration please contact the International Office: international.gesundheit(at)zhaw.ch |
For further information please contact international.gesundheit@zhaw.ch
Practical information for the hybrid courses «Diversity in Health Professions»
Accommodation and extra costs
Youth hostel Winterthur: € 30 per night
Please note that due to corona pandemic restrictions no couch surfing is offered this year.
Meals: approx. € 15-20 per day
Transportation from and to airport: € 15 return (SBB.ch)
Address
The course will take place at ZHAW School of Health Professions, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401 Winterthur, Switzerland (PDF 569,4 KB)
Covid-19 restrictions, rules and regulations
Please note that due to the Covid-19 situation, official social events by ZHAW are not guaranteed during your stay in Winterthur. ZHAW rules and regulations concerning COVID-19 are also binding for international students.
Useful Links
Additional information
Studying in Switzerland
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Brochure International Relations
We offer a wide range of courses for international students. Learn more about our international activities in our brochure.
Studying in Switzerland
Brochure International Relations
Campus life
Switzerland supports students from other European countries studying at the ZHAW.
We offer a wide range of courses for international students. Learn more about our international activities in our brochure.
The campus of the School of Health Professions at a glance.