Oral health and functional capacity of the elderlyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

- is able to explain the effects of aging on oral hygiene
- is able to act in accordance with the professional ethics principles in the field and to provide oral hygiene for the elderly in a multiprofessional way
- develops daily oral hygiene for the elderly with their relatives and nursing staff
- identifies the elderly that need the most support (those with memory or mental health problems or injuries, or who are in end-of-life care)
- is able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing general health and oral health services.

Content

Gerontology and geriatrics
Gerodontology and swallowing problems
Palliative care
Work placement:
Oral hygiene of people in elderly care

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria: 0–5
Assessment framework, see the appendix.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.