Practical Training in Elderly Care

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG09AIHE612
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 7.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Palo, Raija
Teacher Team: Knuuttila, Tarja ; Ahola, Liisa
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
HOITOTYO-2013SH   3 autumn   7.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
HOITOTYO-2013TH   3 autumn   7.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
SH-2014   3 autumn   7.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
TH-2014   2 spring   7.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  

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 previous studies are required.

Contents

Clinical Practical Training 7 cr is carried out in different elderly care settings. The practical training also includes an assignment on supporting a family care-giver, and a related seminar day.

Recommended or Required Reading

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 samecriteria as for the course Elderly Nursing and Supporting functional capacity

Assessment Methods

Students are expected to prepare for and to actively participate in the orientation and reflection lectures. Passed clinical training, assignments and learning contract. Students will complement their drug care certificate.

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