Social and Heath Services
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SH00BC26 |
| Curriculum: | SA 2024V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2025) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Blom, Heidi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Year 2025
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3028 | SA2024V-1K | 2025-01-01 – 2025-05-31 | Aira Bragge | Finnish |
| 3031 | SH2024-1CK | 2025-01-01 – 2025-04-27 | Riitta Koskimäki | Finnish |
Taking the course in advance? See the courses during the academic year 2024-2025.
Learning Outcomes
The student:
-Understands how the services are organized and supervised.
-Knows the different levels of services, and the expertise in each individual service
-Understans integration and co-operation in services
-Knows the central legislation
-Knows the process of evaluation for the clients in need
-Understands efficient and resource saving practises
-Sees entrepreneurship as a possibility
-Knows the ethical priciples guiding the work in social- and healthcare
Student's Workload
81h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies required.
Contents
-Service-system in social- and healthcare
-Service producers and their co-operation
-Social care, primary health care and the specialized services
-Legislation
-Quality and efficiency
-Evalution of need for care/service
-Entrepreneurship
-Ethical guidelines
Regional Impact
The student is familiar with social- and healthcare services in the region.
Internationality
The student understands the global challenges for the services and knows the influences from the EU.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Laaksonen, H., Laitinen, H., Hiilamo, H., Hautaviita, P., Hyvärinen, H. & Vänni, K. 2020. Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon järjestelmä. 1. painos. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro Oy. Osat 1, 2 ja 3 (also online)
Material announced by the teachers.