Basics of social services legislation
| Structure Type: | Study unit | 
|---|---|
| Code: | SAPA0601 | 
| Curriculum: | SA 2020V | 
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services | 
| Year of Study: | 1 (2021) | 
| Semester: | Autumn | 
| Credits: | 3 cr | 
| Responsible Teacher: | Weber, Susanna | 
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish | 
Courses During the Year 2021
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | SA2020-1A | 2021-01-04 – 2021-06-20 | Susanna Weber | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10 | 
| 3002 | SA2020-1B | 2021-01-04 – 2021-06-20 | Susanna Weber | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10 | 
| 3004 | SA2020-1C | 2021-01-04 – 2021-06-20 | Susanna Weber | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10 | 
| 3005 | SA2020V-12K | 2021-08-01 – 2021-12-31 | Riikka Lehesvuo | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 | 
Learning Outcomes
The student 
* knows the legislation of social and health care organisation and social services 
* identifies the internal and external factors influencing organisation’s actions  
* can guide the client in questions concerning the services  
* knows the financial administration system of social services organisation
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h 
- of which scheduled studies: 36 h 
- of which autonomous studies: 45 h
Contents
The basics of social services legislation 
The constitution
Social law
Social welfare act as a framework law 
Legislation concerning the client
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: the student knows
* the functions and legislation of social and health care organisations 
* illustrates actions which influence organisations and knows functions of financial administration 
Grade 3: the student knows
* the functions and legislation of social and health care organisations
* the internal and external factors guiding the operations in social services 
* functions of financial administration 
Grade 5: the student knows
* the function of social and health care organisations and knows how to apply legislation in different client situations with different client groups
* financial administration issues in social services and knows how to evaluate their meaning in realizing social service
Assessment Methods
Examination 75 %
Written assignment 25 %
