Informal care and abuse – recognition, prevention and interventionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student is able
• to demonstrate basic knowledge in informal care and in preventive work against violence.
• to describe factors that are known to burden carers as well as factors that strengthen their inner resources and to support carers in appropriate way.
• to recognize the signs of violence and abuse in informal care relationships.
• to act professionally with both the client who has experienced violence and the perpetrator.

Content

• What is informal care?
• Supporting informal carers
• Abuse and violence in elderly informal care relationships
• Professional expertise and action in client work

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student can:
• demonstrate basic knowledge in informal care and in preventive work against violence.
• search information from a variety of sources and justify their views on the basis of research-based information
• act according to the relevant professional ethical principles in elderly care