The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Human ageing and elderly service 2005 (international students) - Geriatrics, geriatric care and rehabiliation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2005 (native students) - Geriatrics, geriatric care and rehabiliation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (native students) - Geriatrics, geriatric care and rehabiliation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (native students) - Geriatrics, geriatric care and rehabiliation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (native students) - Geriatrics, geriatric care and rehabiliation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (international students) - Geriatrics, geriatric care and rehabiliation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (international students) - Geriatrics, geriatric care and rehabiliation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (international students) - Geriatrics, geriatric care and rehabiliation
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of this course is that the students have the basic knowledge and ability needed in caring for the elderly person in institutional setting.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to:
- know how to assess, analyze and support elderly clients' wellbeing and functional capacity.
- assess plan and implement services for chronically disadvantaged elderly people
- know how to develop evidence-based practice while applying client oriented approach.
- be able to set well-defined aims, to prioritize and to staff to achieve the aims.
Course contents
Theoretical base for caring,hygiene,
Basic needs,and interventions to satisfy these needs
Laboratory training and practicing in simulated settings
nursing and care plans
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Fundamentals in gerontology, basic knowledge in geriatrics, geriatric care, nutrition, ethics and medication administration and dosage calculation (geriatric 1)
Recommended or required reading
Sorrentino, Sheila A. 2003 Mosby's textbook for long-term care assistants
Mosby’s textbook for long-term care Sheila A. Sorrentino, Bernie Gorek
St. Louis, Missouri : Mosby,
Study activities
- Lectures - 70 hours
- Laboratory lessons and tasks in a simulated environment - 60 hours
- Individual studies - 20 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 150 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 20 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 130 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams
- Reports and productions
Teacher
Sundell Solveig
Examiner
Sundell Solveig
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
The timetable of the course
27.08.2008 12.45-16.30 Introduction to module /theoretical base for Care.Institutions and their function
29.08.2008 10.15-14.15 Hygien
08.09.2008 09.15-15.00 Vital functions
10.09.2008 10.15-14.00 Nutrition
17.09.2008 12.45-16.00 Elimination
30.09.2008 09.15-11.45 Wound care
06.10.2008 09.15-16.00 Personal Hygien/ Dental care
09.10 2008 09.15-16.00 Sleeping
16.10 2008 09.15-12.00 Podiatry
17.10.2008 09.15-11.45 Laying the bed 12.30-14.00 Sanna Salmela Hypocount education
21.10.2008 09.15-12.00 Injection
24.10.2008 09.15-14.00 Caring of Dying
29.10.2008 09.00-15.00 Care plans
30.10.2008 09.00-12.00 Exam
Assessment methods
- 2008-10-30 - Exams
- 2008-10-30 - Reports and productions