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Working with the Disabled (5 cr)

Code: SO00CA34-3004

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Sote

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Sosionomikoulutus

Teachers

  • Maarit Leinonen

Groups

  • SOS24SB
    SOS24SB
  • SOS24SA
    SOS24SA
  • SOS24SC
    SOS24SC

Objective

The students will be familiar with the different types of work within disability services.
They will know the basic principles of social rehabilitation and case management in services for the disabled.
They will understand the diversity of human life and and are able to work in support of equality and diversity in services for the disabled.
The students will understand the restrictive measures required by law and are aware of how to apply them with professionalism and respect for their clients.
They will know various alternative communication methods (basics) and the opportunities provided by digital services and their use in services for the disabled.

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

Content

Disability, disability Services legislation, autonomy, self-determination, diversity, accessibility and inclusion, disability policy and the values of work with the disabled, objectives and forms of work, methods that support communication, documentation, inclusion, social guidance, supported decision-making, the activities of disability stakeholder groups, medical care for the disabled

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Further information

The course involves 135 hours of study.
10 hours/online lectures.
Contact teaching / practical training / simulations / project
Course output: teacher determines the output
Literature: to be announced by the course teacher.
Handbook on Disability Services
Assessment: 0-5