The Social and Health Service and Societal Competence
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | THO1D2 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Palo, Raija |
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| Teacher Team: | Jokiranta, Kari |
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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 |
| TH-2015 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| TH-2016 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students are able to describe the social and health services and the service provision and delivery systems in Finland. Students are familiar with the most important Acts and Decrees that govern the provision of social and health services in Finland. Students are aware of the background of various phenomena in society. They are able to describe the background of social problems, health sociology and social change. They can promote their interaction skills by focusing on the history of the clients' life course. Students can take part in discussion about society and they are able to seek information about how to influence decision-making in society. As part of their nursing competence, they are familiar with the social security system.
Student's Workload
Will be announced in the course implementation plan
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies required
Contents
The system of providing health and social services in Finland and the underlying Acts and Decrees. Social problems and abnormal behaviour; health sociology; social change; the development of Finnish society from early 1900's until today; the welfare society; the social security system in Finland.
Recommended or Required Reading
Will be announced in the course implementation plan
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures. Online studies. Independent study.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment criterias written in the study entity Quality and Safety in Social and Health Services during the early phase of the studies.
Assessment Methods
Assignments. Active participation, exams, learning journal
Work Placement
Theoretical course
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