Practical training: Management and Development of Gerontological Work
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | GERAJO310 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 12.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Koivula, Anna-Kaarina |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| VANTYO-2016 |
3 spring |
12.0 |
2019-01-01 |
2019-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students are familiar with management and the role of a manager/immediate supervisor in elderly service organizations. Students know how to apply theoretical knowledge in management of elderly care. They familiarise themselves with funding systems and legislation. Students know how to analyse their development options and preparedness to work in management and development of quality with profit responsibility.
Student's Workload
318 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Most part of the basic and professional studies.
Contents
Practical training in service provision systems in elderly care, with special focus on management, financial issues, development, quality and evaluation in the placement.
Recommended or Required Reading
material on themes introduced in theory lessons, selected by the student
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
orientation, practical training, learning assignments, feedback discussions
Assessment Criteria
Pass/fail
Pass:
Students have competences to apply theoretical knowledge in practical training. Students have good command over important areas of elderly care management, which they reflect on in their assignments. They identify capacities of critical thinking, are able to name development needs and their alternative solutions. They identify and bring up development challenges in their own action but also in the organization.
Assessment Methods
Self assessment, feedback given by the supervisor and evaluation given by the teacher about learning assignment.
Work Placement
The study course consists of practical training.
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