Study Guide

Objective

- The student is familiar with the service system for the elderly and the related legislation.
- The student can assess the physical, mental, social, and cognitive functioning of older adults and identify factors that may pose a risk to their functional capacity.
- The student is knowledgeable about the basic principles of rehabilitation in elderly services.
- The student understand the content of assessing service needs.
- The student can provide advice and guidance to older adults.
- The student can promote the well-being and participation of older adults.
- The student can identify the strengths of older adults and enhance them.

Other recommended studies: to be discussed with the study counsellor in the personal study plan review

Content

- The service system for the elderly and the legislation and recommendations that guide it.
- Functional changes related to aging.
- Assessment of service needs and different measures of functional capacity (e.g., RAI).
- Methods for guiding the elderly.
- Supporting a good and active old age and engaging with the elderly.
- Ethical considerations in service provision and facing death together with the client.
- Interprofessional collaboration and collaboration with relatives/caregivers.
- Accessibility and factors that support well-being.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Further information

Extent: The course has a scope of 135 hours.
Contact teaching: Approximately 8 hours, including simulations.
The teacher determines the methods of completing the course.
Assessment: Grading scale of 0 - 5.

Objective

- The student is familiar with the service system for the elderly and the related legislation.
- The student can assess the physical, mental, social, and cognitive functioning of older adults and identify factors that may pose a risk to their functional capacity.
- The student is knowledgeable about the basic principles of rehabilitation in elderly services.
- The student understand the content of assessing service needs.
- The student can provide advice and guidance to older adults.
- The student can promote the well-being and participation of older adults.
- The student can identify the strengths of older adults and enhance them.

Other recommended studies: to be discussed with the study counsellor in the personal study plan review

Content

- The service system for the elderly and the legislation and recommendations that guide it.
- Functional changes related to aging.
- Assessment of service needs and different measures of functional capacity (e.g., RAI).
- Methods for guiding the elderly.
- Supporting a good and active old age and engaging with the elderly.
- Ethical considerations in service provision and facing death together with the client.
- Interprofessional collaboration and collaboration with relatives/caregivers.
- Accessibility and factors that support well-being.

Materials

Verkkomateriaali Devmoodlessa
Muu opettajan osoittama materiaali

Teaching methods

Aktivoivat lähiopetustunnit
Simulaatiot
Itsenäinen opiskelu

Student workload

5 op = 135 h opiskelijan työtä, joka sisältää;

14 h lähiopetusta
121 h itsenäistä opiskelua

Content scheduling

14.10. klo 8-9.45 Opintojakson orientaatio, läsnäolo 100 %
18.11. klo 10-11.45 Asiakas ja palveluohjaus
19.11. klo 8-11.45 Harjoittelutunnit
9.12. klo 10-11.45 RAI osaaminen
10.12. klo 8-11.45 Simulaatiot ryhmä A, läsnäolo 100 %
10.12. klo 12.30-16.00 Simulaatiot ryhmä B, läsnäolo 100 %

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment methods and criteria

Lopputehtävä

Further information

Extent: The course has a scope of 135 hours.
Contact teaching: Approximately 8 hours, including simulations.
The teacher determines the methods of completing the course.
Assessment: Grading scale of 0 - 5.