Basics of Welfare Technology
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SH00BC39 |
| Curriculum: | SH 2023VK |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2024) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Blom, Heidi |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Year 2024
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3012 | TH2023-1A | 2024-01-08 – 2024-05-31 | Heidi Blom, Petri Saari | English | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12 |
| 3015 | SA2022V-12K | 2024-01-01 – 2024-04-28 | Heidi Blom, Petri Saari | English | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12 |
| 3016 | SH2023-1A | 2024-01-08 – 2024-05-31 | Heidi Blom, Petri Saari | English | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12 |
| 3017 | SH2023-1B | 2024-01-08 – 2024-05-31 | Heidi Blom, Petri Saari | English | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12 |
| 3021 | SH2023V-12K | 2024-08-01 – 2024-10-30 | Aira Bragge, Juho Pölönen | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
| 3022 | SA2023-2A | 2024-08-01 – 2024-12-20 | Aira Bragge, Juho Pölönen, Riitta Häyry | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
| 3023 | SA2023-2B | 2024-08-01 – 2024-12-20 | Aira Bragge, Juho Pölönen | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
Learning Outcomes
Student
knows and understands welfare technology and related concepts and definitions.
understands and recognizes the importance of welfare technology in the development of the social and health sector
understands the opportunities and threats of welfare technology in the social and health sector of the future.
understands the welfare technology applications used in the social and health care sector in customer ja patient work
understands the importance of the ethical considerations
is able to identify, apply and and critically asses the suitability of welfare tehchnology for their own field
understands the importance of relationship between man and well-being technology
Student's Workload
3 cr x 27 = 81h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Society and service system knowledge.
Contents
Content:
Concepts and definitions of welfare technology
Welfare techologys opportunities e.g. robotics, artificial intelligence, remote services, 3D- printing, security technology, well-being measurement, customer ans information systems
Multidisciplinary cooperation in welfare technology: study visits eg Technobotnia, wellness technology projects, Alvar service, etc.
Welfare technology ethics: the changing relationship between human and welfare techonology
Virtual reality: eg VR glasses, wellness games, virtual therapy etc.
Regional Impact
The student develop their knowledge to act and work in the field of welfare techology mainly in area og Pohjanmaa.
Assessment Criteria
Seminar (Reguired teamwork, assessment: passed /failed / completed)
A learning diary (Invidual work 0-5)
Self-assessment
SotePeda 24/7 developed material (required)
Active participation
Numerical evalution 0-5
Assessment Methods
Lectures
Online studies
Visiting e.g Technobothnia VAMK
Independent study
Further Information
Course feedback is provided through SPARK.