Practical Training in Gerontological Work

Structure Type:	Course
Code:	GERATP400
Type:	Compulsory
Level:	Bachelor
Credits:	5.0 points
Responsible Teacher:	Hietaniemi, Elina
Teacher Team:	Hietaniemi, Elina ; Lahti, Marita
Language of Instruction:	Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum	Semester	Credits	Start of Semester	End of Semester
VANTYO-2015	1 autumn	5.0	2015-08-01	2015-12-31

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are aware of the special nature of old age as a stage of life and of their own learning needs. They are able to explain and compare changes in aged people's functional capacity and coping in daily life as well as theories and research on old age and ageing. Students apply gerontological knowledge in their work with clients. They are developing an overall idea of their future profession in elderly care.

Student's Workload

133 hours
- instruction and seminar 8 hours
- independent study 12 hours
- practical training 112 hours

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

The module Gerontological Knowledge Base

Practical training in a care or nursing setting selected by the student. As far as possible in the placement, the aim is to practise basic care or nursing. Gerontological reflection assignment.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Practical training, learning contract, gerontological reflection assignment, seminar

Assessment Criteria

Pass: Upon completion of the course, students are aware of their learning needs regarding old age as a stage of life. They are able to interpret and apply gerontological knowledge in their work with clients.

Fail: Students have a narrow understanding of their learning needs regarding old age as a stage of life. Their personal learning needs are unrealistic.

Assessment Methods

Practical training, reflection assignment, active participation in seminar work

Work Placement

The study course consists of practice.

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