Diversity in Elderly CareLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The students are able to:

• identify the older person’s position from the points of view of linguistic and cultural minorities, disability, sexual orientation and gender diversity
• describe ways to encounter an older person with a disability in different ways
• identify the importance of different cultures in the lives of older people and in the use of services
• identify sexual orientation and gender diversity as part of older people's identity
• find solutions to support good old age and inclusion of different older people

Content

• diversity of older people in services
• the status and rights of diverse older people
• cultural sensitivity
• methods that support communication and clear communication
• disability in old age such as intellectual disability, sensory disability, physical disability
• sexual orientation of the older people and gender diversity

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
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Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course

Further information

- Linguistic and Cultural Minorities 2ECTS
- Disability 2ECTS
- Sexuality and Gender Diversity 1ECTS