•     Ageing policy, Legistalation and Services SX00BM46-3015 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (SXC21K2) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Students will learn the importance of the strategic objectives in old age politics on the international, national and municipal levels for the development and planning of elderly care. They will recognise how these strategic objectives are connected to health, and the elderly and their relatives as clients of social, health care and rehabilitation services.
    Students will identify the key services for the elderly, social security for the elderly, and their relevant legislation. They will learn about formulating care, rehabilitation and service plans and the importance of recording them for the arranging of elderly care and services.
    Course contents
    Objectives and means of welfare society and ageing policy (international and national strategies and quality recommendations). Age discrimination and its influence on the status of the elderly in society. Services for the elderly, social security for the elderly and legislation. Public and private organisations serving the elderly, as well as third sector services. The structure and recording of rehabilitative, care and service plans.
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - apply professional knowledge in the field appropriately
    - use concepts and information in elderly care and gerontology systematically
    - argue a course of action on the basis of research information and findings
    - find information and argue the use of his sources
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - work in various duties depending on the assignment
    - define the principles of and requirements for elderly care and gerontology
    - show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - find out the safety instructions concerning a word assignments and to act accordingly
    - act according to the relevant professional ethical principles in elderly care
    - plan and guide the operation of multidisciplinary groups
    - communicate about professional issues
    Good
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - use concepts and knowledge in elderly care and gerontology fluently and comprehensively
    - assess and use information sources and research information with a critical eye
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - apply research information to professional assignments in elderly care
    - operate in a range of work situations, also in international contexts
    - act in a client- and customer-oriented way and as an entrepreneur
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - act responsibly in work duties, taking safety issues into consideration
    - evaluate actions from the viewpoint of professional ethics in elderly care
    - represent his professional field in multidisciplinary and international groups and projects
    Excellent
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - display a good understanding of professional information in elderly care and gerontology
    - use theoretical and professional concepts and knowledge like an expert and combine them into larger entities
    - create and communicate new information
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - develop innovative and alternative solutions to professional assignments and problems in elderly care and gerontology
    - apply professional expertise in new situations
    - take responsibility for a professional process in its entirety
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - develop the community's safety and responsibility
    - apply professional ethics of elderly care in various situations
    - manage the professional development of individuals/groups
    - act purposefully and to develop himself and working life
    Further information
    The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Anna Puustelli-Pitkänen

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Recommended or required reading

    N/A

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Virtual learning

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Learning assignment

    Language of instruction

    Tuition in Finnish

    Timing

    01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Enrollment date

    03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021

    Group(s)
    • SXC21K2
    Seats

    0 - 30

    Unit, in charge

    School of Wellbeing

    Teacher(s)

    Anna Puustelli-Pitkänen

    Further information for students

    2 places for elective studies on this course, when students from Well-being in the end of their studies are given priority. Students must lack credits for their elective studies when registering for the course. Doesn't apply to those who enrol via Open UAS.

    Degree Programme

    Elderly Care

    Unit location

    Myllypurontie 1

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    N/A

    Work placement(s)

    N/A

    Exam schedule

    N/A

    International connections

    N/A

    Students use of time and load

    5*27=135 h

    Content periodicity

    N/A