Practical training: Care and promotion of functional capacity of people with dementia
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KFG11BE010 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 7.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Hietaniemi, Elina |
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| Teacher Team: | Vallejo Medina, Aila |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the training students will
- be competent in approaching elderly people with dementia from a therapeutic point of view, and know how to plan and carry out quality dementia care,
- be specialised in supporting the communication of elderly people with dementia, in preventing behaviourial problems, and in therapeutic interaction
- know how to apply various psychosocial methods and creative therapies to support and rehabilitate their clients
- have knowledge of the entire service delivery system in dementia work and be competent in working at the various levels of the system, and
- be competent in analysing dementia care and in developing the quality of dementia work
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Learning to use the CERAD Test
- Familiarisation with the service pathway for elderly people with dementia
- Familiarisation with the work of a rehabilitation counselor for dementia patients
- Participation in the service processes for patients in dementia units and small dementia care homes
- Participation in a ward staff meeting to discuss a topic pertaining to dementia work
This practical training period mainly takes place in a dementia unit/nursing home, but it is also possible to do part of the training in dementia counselling or day activities.
Recommended or Required Reading
Theory course material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Practical training
- Aims of the learning contract and self-evaluation
- Learning journal
- Participation in a staff meeting
- Feedback from the clinical supervisor and teacher
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Theme-based learning journal
- Learning contract (aims, self-evaluation, feedback from clinical supervisor)
- Graded numerically on the basis of these various parts
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