Advanced Studies in Working with the Disabled
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSAS0215 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2011 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2013-2014) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Långsjö, Kati |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2013-2014
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | S-SA-3SP | 2014-01-07 – 2014-05-30 | Kati Långsjö | Finnish | 2013-12-09 – 2014-01-10 |
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Learning Outcomes
The student deepens his knowledge in questions concerning disability, capability debilitating chronic diseases and different disabilities.
Student's Workload
Amount of work altogether 54 hrs, of which 26 contact hrs and 28 hrs of independent study. The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basic and vocational studies.
Contents
The student understands the effect of different diseases and disabilities on the physical, mental and social capability.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Vammaisuuden kokeminen ja kokemisen vammaisuus. Suomen Vammaistutkimuksen Seuran 2.vuosikirja. Simo Vehmas (toim.) Helsinki 2010. Other material given by the teacher during the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Study circle and participation in the lectures of experience-trainers.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student is able to evaluate the supporting measures related to different disabilities and chronic diseases and develop them to ensure involution and an unrestricted life for a client.
Grade 3: The student knows how to apply his knowledge in different supporting measures to improve capability.
Grade 1-2: The student recognizes the most common diseases and disabilities that restrict capability.
Assessment Methods
Learning diary.