•     Promoting of the Daily Functioning of People with Memory Disorders SX00BM85-3014 03.02.2021-23.05.2021  5 credits  (SXC20K2) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Students will identify and know how to assess the significance of memory disorders to a person’s world of experience and to the improvement of functional capacity and rehabilitation. They will be able to recognise persons with memory disorder as well as the needs of their family and significant others and support them in their coping. Students will become familiar with the basic rehabilitation methods for memory disorders and implement holistic rehabilitation processes. They will encourage opportunities for independent living and the possibility for the elderly people’s active participation in community.
    Course contents
    Identification, treatment and follow-up of memory disorders. The effects of memory disorders on human behaviour and functional capacity. Encountering persons with memory disorders and special features of interaction. Principal methods of supporting functional capacity, promoting rehabilitation and caring for persons with memory disorders. Behavioral disorders related to memory disorders, their treatment and drug-free care. Nutrition. Tools for measuring functional capacity (MMSE, CERAD). Basics of validation methods. Special needs of working-age people with memory disorders. Care and service procedure of persons with memory disorders; supporting their family members. The rights of persons with memory disorders.
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - apply professional knowledge in elderly care and gerontology appropriately
    - use concepts and information in his field 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 his actions
    - 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
    - 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
    - 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)

    Mari Heitto

    Mode of delivery

    80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

    Recommended or required reading

    You can find the material from the Moodle
    compulsory literature:
    * Semi Taina. 2015. Mieleen tatuoitu minuus.
    * Semi, Taina ja Salmi, Tuija. 2016. Yötaivaan toivo.
    * Pohjanvirta, Hillervo. 2012. Onko tänään eilen.
    * Aavaluoma Sanna. 2015. Muistisairaan psykoterapeuttinen hoito ja hoiva

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Essay / paper
    Distance learning
    Assignments / coursework
    Field work
    Face-to-face teaching / Contact teaching / Instruction
    Participatory methods
    Project
    Reflective practice
    Collaborative learning

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Continuous assessment
    Learning journal
    Learning assignment
    Attendance requirement
    Employer feedback

    Language of instruction

    Tuition in Finnish

    Timing

    03.02.2021 - 23.05.2021

    Enrollment date

    30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

    Group(s)
    • SXC20K2
    Seats

    0 - 30

    Unit, in charge

    School of Wellbeing

    Teacher(s)

    Mari Heitto, Merja Lahdenperä, Anu-Riikka Eerola

    Further information for students

    SX00BM85-3002 is one part of projectcourse

    Degree Programme

    Elderly Care

    Unit location

    Myllypurontie 1

    R&D proportion

    4 credits

    Virtual proportion

    1 credits

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    N/A

    Work placement(s)

    Part on project studies

    Exam schedule

    N/A

    International connections

    N/A

    Students use of time and load

    5 ects = 135hours student work

    Content periodicity

    3rd-4th. period