Professionalism in Elderly Care (5 ECTS)

Materials

To be announced when course begins.

Employer connections

long-term adopt-an-old-person programme at elderly working field.

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Evaluation methods and criteria

Learning assignment
Learning journal
Attendance requirement

Student workload

5 op = 135 hours students work

Content scheduling

2nd period

Teaching methods

Work placement, practical training
Supervision of work placement /
work placement orientation
Interactive lecture
Net learning
Study visit
Essay / paper

Further information

Muutokset lähiopiskelun aikatauluissa mahdollisia.
Kummivanhustyöskentely:
* alkuinfo:
* välireflektio:
Lähiopiskelu (ammatillisuus):
Vanhustyön ammatillisuuden ja kummivanhustyöskentelyn purku
Mikäli opiskelijalla on erityisen tuen päätös, joka vaikuttaa opintojakson suorittamiseen, tulee opiskelijan olla opintojakson vastuuopettajaan yhteydessä heti opintojakson ilmoittautumisajan päätyttyä.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student's professional level is insufficient to be an expert in elderly care
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student's professional level is insufficient to be an expert in elderly care
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is careless about professional safety or ethical principles in elderly care
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Further information

Muutokset lähiopiskelun aikatauluissa mahdollisia.
Kummivanhustyöskentely:
* alkuinfo:
* välireflektio:
Lähiopiskelu (ammatillisuus):
Vanhustyön ammatillisuuden ja kummivanhustyöskentelyn purku
Mikäli opiskelijalla on erityisen tuen päätös, joka vaikuttaa opintojakson suorittamiseen, tulee opiskelijan olla opintojakson vastuuopettajaan yhteydessä heti opintojakson ilmoittautumisajan päätyttyä.