The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Human ageing and elderly service 2005 (international students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2005 (native students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (native students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (native students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (native students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (international students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (international students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (international students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (international students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (native students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (international students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (native students) - Gerontechnology
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim is (for the student) to be able to combine best practice and multiprofessional teamwork and consultation concerning gerontechnology. This can be done both during the practical training and in the student's reports and final practical training seminar.
Learning outcomes
Learning objectives
At the end of the practical training the student is expected to:
- be acquainted with current gerontechnological solutions
- have experience in participating in gerontechnological development
- demonstrate skills in supervising clients in finding and using aids or services which promote independent functional ability.
Course contents
Through diverse practical training placements it is possible for the student to see best practice concerning one specific area for example visual impairment or functional disability. When acquainted with current gerontechnological solutions within this specific area it is possible for the student in the practical training seminar in the end of the course to get an overview of how to create enabling environments for the challenges and opportunities of ageing. It is crucial to learn to see multiprofessional teamwork and consultation as the key to the solutions to be made within gerontechnological best practice. When having this perspective the student can become an expert within current gerontechnological development.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Practical training within Geriatrics.
Introduction to Gerontechnology.
Recommended or required reading
Fozard J. et al.2000. Gerontechnology: Creating enabling environments for the challenges and opportunities of aging. Educational Gerontology, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p 331, 14p.
Handouts and lecturenotes from Introduction to Gerontechnology.
Further reading will be announced 21.10.2008
Study activities
Practical training - 135 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should hand in a practical training report over all the reqirements done according to the aim of the course, and discuss the report with the supervising teacher for feedback and evaluation.
Teacher
Sundell Solveig
Examiner
Sundell Solveig
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
Period 1-2 or according to an individual contract made by the student and supervisors.
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions