Age TechnologyLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

The student is able to identify the special needs and challenges of older people in the context of living at home, and to apply technology to improve their quality of life, safety and independence. The student develops their competence in technological solutions and understands the importance of communication and interactive skills in guiding and supporting older people in the use of technology. The student also understands the ethical viewpoints and responsibilities in the use of age technology, particularly with regards to privacy and the right to self-determination.

Content

• Competence in user-oriented evaluation of prosthetic and orthotic solutions
• Technological devices, applications and systems
• Safety awareness
• Ethical viewpoints in the use of age technology
• Problem-solving skills
• Teaching and guiding clients to use the solutions

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student uses professional knowledge base consistently
- Student searches for knowledge and justifies the use of sources
- Student justifies actions by means of evidence-based knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills to different situations
- Student can act in a client-oriented way
- Student solves professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student ensures safety and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
- Student acts as an expert in multidisciplinary groups with people with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student applies professional concepts and knowledge fluently and diversely
- Student evaluates and uses evidence-based knowledge critically

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills with a sense of
anticipation and is capable of independent decision-making in different situations
- Student acts responsibly and in a client-oriented way
- Student applies alternative solutions to professional decision-making

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student evaluates professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
- Student acts as an expert of the field in multidisciplinary groups and projects in cooperation with people
with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student develops work community and oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student shows great proficiency in professional knowledge base and applies it as a dedicated professional
- Student searches for international, evidencebased knowledge independently and uses and evaluates it critically

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills with a sense of
anticipation and is capable of independent decision-making in different situations and operating environments
- Student assumes responsibility for the client/patient’s overall care and service process within health care
- Student creates innovative and alternative solutions for professional decision-making

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student develops professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
- Student develops professional activities as an expert in multidisciplinary groups and projects in cooperation
with people with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student has a goal-oriented approach to work and aims to develop oneself and the workplace

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS: Same as satisfactory (see above)

Fail

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student does not appreciate professional knowledge base adequately
- Studentdoes not use professional knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student does not apply professional skills sufficiently
- Student does not use client-oriented approach

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student does not adequately consider safety and ethical principles of the field
- Student is not able to participate in group or development work