Case management
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | GERAPJ500 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Koivula, Anna-Kaarina |
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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 |
4.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| VANTYO-2016 |
2 autumn |
4.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to describe case management as an approach to work, its principles and processes and to analyse levels and methods in case management. Students understand the coordination role of the case manager and have theoretical understading of how to counsel, advise and support aged clients and their families. Students know how to use public, private and community services and forms of support in case management.
Student's Workload
106 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
previous studies are not required
Contents
- case management as a tool
- case management as a process
- the role of the case manager
- multiprofessional collaboration and networks
- various models and levels in case management
Recommended or Required Reading
- Autio, T. & Hyvärinen, S. (2009) Näkökulmia palveluohjaukseen. Omaishoitajat ja Läheiset -Liitto ry. Julkaisuja 2/2009.
- Current material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group work, independent assignment
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5:
Students are able to explain and justify the principles of case management and extensively apply the theory of case management in practice. Students are capable of analysing future challenges in case management.
Grade 3:
Students know how apply the theory of case management in practice. Students are able to analyse future challenges in case management, giving appropriate arguments.
Grade 1:
Students are able to name theoretical principles of case management, but their application in practice is lacking.
Assessment Methods
will be announced at the beginning of the course
Work Placement
the course does not include practice
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