Elderly Care Settings and Service Provision Systems
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | GERAPJ200 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Jokiranta, Kari |
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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 |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| VANTYO-2016 |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Studens are able to define public, private and third sector services which produce social security, welfare and health. Students seek relevant knowledge of the social welfare and health care system of one municipality and present their analysis. Students know how to compare different systems of providing services and they are aware of the current challenges in health and social services.
Student's Workload
78 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
previous studies are not required
Contents
- the public, private and third sector as providers of services for the older population
- changes in municipal administration and service provision
- strategies, guidelines and recommendations for elderly care
- SOTE -social and Health Care Reform
Recommended or Required Reading
- Kananoja, A.& Niiranen, V. & Jokiranta, H. 2008. Kunnallinen sosiaalipolitiikka. Osallisuutta ja yhteistä vastuuta. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus.
- current national and local social and health strategies, guidelines and recommendations
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
lectures, group work, independent study, analysis of services, seminar presentations
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5:
Students analyse the settings and service provision systems for work with older people, including various sectors and areas. Based on their analysis, students propose innovative practices and solutions to develop the service provision system.
Grade 3:
Students compare various settings and service provision systems for work with the older population. Students know how to describe challenges in the service provision.
Grade 1:
Students are able to describe various settings and service provision systems for work with older people.
Assessment Methods
will be announced at the beginning of the course
Work Placement
the study course does not include practice
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