Practical Training: Rehabilitative Dementia Care

Structure Type: Course
Code: GERAHK120
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 6.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Lahti, Marita
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
VANTYO-2015   3 autumn   6.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will become familiar with the service provision system and service pathway for people with memory disorders and learn to counsel clients and families on the services. Students will learn to conduct the most important memory tests and interviews. As members of multiprofessional teams, students will plan, implement and evaluate dementia care and rehabilitation based on the clients' needs and ethical principles. Students will know how to analyse the communication of people with memory disorders, and how to support it by therapeutic means. Students will know how to safely plan and implement drug care.

Student's Workload

156 hours

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

study module: Gerontological Care, Nursing and Rehabilitation

Contents

Practical training in a dementia unit, which allows the student to reach the learning outcomes. The unit is selected by the student.

Recommended or Required Reading

the same material as for theoretical courses, independent search of information

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

practical training, learning agreement and self-evaluation, thematic learning journal, feedback from the teacher and supervisor of practical training

Assessment Criteria

Pass/fail
Fail: The student does not reach the learning outcomes

Assessment Methods

thematic learning journal, learning agreement, self evaluation, feedback from the supervisor of practical training

Work Placement

the study course consists of practical training

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