The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2022-08-01 to 2022-10-23)
- 2 (2022-10-24 to 2022-12-31)
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 course 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 course 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
Is able to 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 course responsible.
The contact person at Arcada: Annika Niemi
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Teacher
Niemi Annika
Examiner
Niemi Annika
Home page of the course
Diakle läroplattformen
Group size
No limit (8 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2022-08-10 to 2022-09-06
| Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-08 | 08:00 - 08:30 | Ålderdom | Studieenheten börjar och görs på egen hand i Diakle |