Supporting elderly people by social work interventions
| Structure Type: | Module |
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| Code: | KFG11B11 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 6.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Hietaniemi, Elina |
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| Teacher Team: | Koivula, Anna-Kaarina |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to identify elderly clients' social problems and become aware of the potential of social work interventions in the promotion of the clients' and their significant others' participation. The students will acquire a keen interest in the application of social work methods in elderly care. They will learn about work with families, various generations and groups, networking and the theoretical and practical applications of methods of empowerment. Students will also learn to select appropriate methods for various practical situations.
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