Advanced Studies in Working with the Elderly
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSAS0217 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | SA 2014 / 2014V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2016-2017 / 2017) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Palosaari, Sinikka |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2016-2017
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | S-SA-3SP, S-SA-3SPV | 2017-01-09 – 2017-04-28 | Sinikka Palosaari | Finnish | 2016-12-12 – 2017-01-16 |
Learning Outcomes
The student deepens his knowledge in work with the aged and participates in the development of the branch.
Student's Workload
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Contents
The challenges and special features of working with aged in the society and in the social service branch. Getting acquainted with the development of the branch.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Exploring the literature (book club). The literature will be informed later.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1-2: The student understands the challenges of ageing and the state of the aged in the society and in the production of services.
Grade 3: The student knows how to apply his knowledge on ageing to the customer work in the social services branch and the production services in relation.
Grade 4-5: The student is able to evaluate his actions on customer work with the aged and its methods and to develop the production of services towards corresponding the aged.