The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

Finnish

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

4

Total number of ECTS

15 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is that the students can deepen and apply their knowledge in the care of elderly

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:
- make a plan and realize an individual care for the elderly, which simultaneously supports the functional capacity
- use in the care current, multi-professional and evidence-based knowledge
- motivate and provide relevant tools for the care of elderly

Course contents

Studie tutoring
Pharmacological, medical and science subjects
Elderly care

Additional information

Attendance compulsory

Recommended or required reading

Materials provided by lecturer

Study activities

  • Lectures - 80 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 25 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 200 hours
  • Individual studies - 100 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 405 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 405 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the following examinations:
Examination 1 Participation in tuition
Examination 2 Essays, reports and learning diary

Teacher

Blomster Marika

Examiner

Blomster Marika

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Assessment methods

2014-12-19 - Reports and productions

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