Assessment of Service Needs
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | GERAPJ400 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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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-2015 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| VANTYO-2016 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students are able to explain the aims and principles of assessing clients' needs for services. They have knowledge of the principles and methods used in drawing up care and service plans. Students are aware of the role of multiprofessional work in the assessment of service needs.
Student's Workload
52 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
previous studies are not required
Contents
- aims in the assessment of service needs
- care and service plan
- assessment methods
- supporting social engagement
- the role of multiprofessionalism
Recommended or Required Reading
- Autio, T. & Heikkilä, M. 2013. Palvelutarpeen arviointi. Työntekijän avuksi. IKÄKASTE II –hankkeen julkaisuja. Saatavana: http://www.socca.fi/files/4300/Palvelutarpeen_arviointi_-_tyontekijan_avuksi.pdf
- Toimia-tietokanta. http://www.thl.fi/toimia/tietokanta/
- current material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
lectures, group excersises, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5:
Students know how to analyse and assess clients' need for services. In co-operation with the clients, families and collaboration partners, students are able to draw up a care and service plan to meet clients' individual needs and to promote their social engagement with help of public, private and third sector services.
Grade 3:
Students know how to compare the client's need for services. They apply the principles of case management in drawing up care and service plans.
Grade 1:
Students recognise clients' needs for services. They are able to name principles of case management, used in drawing up care and service plans.
Assessment Methods
will be announced at the beginning of the course
Work Placement
the course does not include practice
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