Basics of social care
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KF08DVV0110 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Lahti, Marita |
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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 |
| SOSALA-2013 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| SOSALA-2014 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the general principles of close-assistence. They will be competent in evaluating clients' basic needs and in supporting people of different ages. Students will be familiar with the ergonomic principles, ways of working close to someone, common aids and how to use them. Students will be able to apply aseptical principles while working. Students will be able to use evidence based knowledge to ground close-assistence.
Student's Workload
52 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Close-assistence of out-patients and the close-assitence that takes place at home
- Safety: working aseptically, preventing contagious diseases and infections.
- Interaction: senses (hearing, seeing), aid equipments
- Methods of helping: cleaness and dressing, skin care, breathing, blood circulation, nutrition, rest, sleep, motion, rehabilitative actions, client-centered methods.
Recommended or Required Reading
To be announced at the beginning of the course. Current research on topic.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Contact teaching
- Assignments
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
To be announced at the beginning of the course: pass/fail.
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