Practical training in gerontological work

Structure Type:	Course
Code:	KFG11BEGETT
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-2013	1 autumn	5.0	2013-09-01	2013-12-31
VANTYO-2014	1 autumn	5.0	2014-09-01	2014-12-31

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.

Student's Workload

133 hours
- of which instruction and seminar 8 hours
- of which independent study 12 hours
-of which practice 112 hours

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Opintokokonaisuus: Gerontologinen tietoperusta

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.

Work Placement

The study course consists of practice.

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