Elderly Care Settings and Service Provision Systems

Structure Type: Course
Code: GERAPJ200
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Jokiranta, Kari
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
VANTYO-2015   1 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
VANTYO-2016   1 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Studens are able to define public, private and third sector services which produce social security, welfare and health. Students seek relevant knowledge of the social welfare and health care system of one municipality and present their analysis. Students know how to compare different systems of providing services and they are aware of the current challenges in health and social services.

Student's Workload

78 hours

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

previous studies are not required

Contents

- the public, private and third sector as providers of services for the older population
- changes in municipal administration and service provision
- strategies, guidelines and recommendations for elderly care
- SOTE -social and Health Care Reform

Recommended or Required Reading

- Kananoja, A.& Niiranen, V. & Jokiranta, H. 2008. Kunnallinen sosiaalipolitiikka. Osallisuutta ja yhteistä vastuuta. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus.
- current national and local social and health strategies, guidelines and recommendations

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

lectures, group work, independent study, analysis of services, seminar presentations

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5:
Students analyse the settings and service provision systems for work with older people, including various sectors and areas. Based on their analysis, students propose innovative practices and solutions to develop the service provision system.
Grade 3:
Students compare various settings and service provision systems for work with the older population. Students know how to describe challenges in the service provision.
Grade 1:
Students are able to describe various settings and service provision systems for work with older people.

Assessment Methods

will be announced at the beginning of the course

Work Placement

the study course does not include practice

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