The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
Finnish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
2 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the study unit is:
The student can take into account the elderly´s life
situation subjectively and objectively in relation
to the human life cycle based on an
interdisciplinary approach.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the study unit the student is
expected to be able to:
Understand aging, old age and the life situations
of older people and life course from a
multidisciplinary perspective
Know the values, goals and forms of work of
elderly policy and elderly work
as well as quality recommendations
Evaluate and analyze one's own values, attitudes
and perceptions of people
in relation to the specificity of old age
Course contents
The multidisciplinary basis of aging and analyzing
old age
Diversity of old age and the ability to function
National and international old age policies
Changes related to aging
Reflection of professional personal growth
Values, objectives and working methods related to
working with the elderly
Act on Supporting the Functional Capacity of the
Older Population and on Social and Health Services
for Older Persons and quality recommendations
Additional information
Diak is study unit responsible.
The contact person at Arcada: Annika Niemi.
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Teacher
Niemi Annika
Examiner
Savolainen Jari
Home page of the course
Diakle läroplattform/Diakle Study Platform
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended