Practical Training: Management of Gerontological Work
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | GERAJO300 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 8.0 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 |
3 spring |
8.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students are familiar with management and the role of a manager/immediate supervisor in elderly service organizations. Students know how to apply theoretical knowledge in management of elderly care. They analyse their development options and preparedness to work in management and development of quality with profit responsibility.
Student's Workload
212 hours
- practical training 180 h
- seminar 8 hours
- independent study 24 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basic studies and major part of the professional study modules:
Gerontological Knowledge Base
Service Provision Systems and Case Management
Preventive and Empowering Gerontological Work
Contents
Practical training in service provision systems in elderly care, with special focus on management and financial issues in the placement.
Recommended or Required Reading
material on themes introduced in theory lessons, selected by the student
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
learning journal based on themes, assignment on financial management
Assessment Criteria
Pass:
Students have good command over important areas of elderly care management, which they reflect on in their assignments. In their practical training placement, students actively demonstrate what theoretical knowledge they have. They are able to conduct critical discussions. They identify and bring up development challenges in their own action but also in the organization. Students are clear and consequent in their actions. They evaluate their growth into the profession.
Fail:
Students have a narrow understanding of management in elderly care. They are able to demonstrate what theoretical knowledge they have, but do not completely succeed in applying it into practice. Their interaction with personnel and clients is reserved. They do not reflect on the contents and do not seek supervision.
Assessment Methods
Self-evaluation, feedback from the workplace supervisor and lecturer.
Work Placement
the study course consists of practical training
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