Practical Training in Elderly Care

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG29AO09003
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 7.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Palo, Raija
Teacher Team: Lahti, Marita ; Salminen-Tuomaala, Mari
Language of Instruction: English

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
NURSING-2013FIN   2 autumn   7.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
NURSING-2013FOR   2 autumn   7.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

This training period has the same objectives as the courses Nursing in elderly care and supporting functional capacity of the elderly 3.5 cr and Gerontology and geriatrics 1 cr.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

The clinical Practical Training 7 cr is carried out in various elderly care settings. The practical training also includes an assignment on supporting family care-givers, and a seminar day on this topic.

Recommended or Required Reading

The same literature as in the theoretical study courses.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lab skill work, clinical training, seminar task, seminar day

Assessment Criteria

The same criteria as for the course Nursing in elderly care and supporting the functional capacity of the elderly

Assessment Methods

Preparation for and active participation in the orientation and reflection lessons pertaining to the practical training. Passed clinical training, tasks and learning contract. Complementing the student's drug care certificate.

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