Case management

Structure Type: Course
Code: GERAPJ500
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Koivula, Anna-Kaarina
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
VANTYO-2015   2 autumn   4.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
VANTYO-2016   2 autumn   4.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn to describe case management as an approach to work, its principles and processes and to analyse levels and methods in case management. Students understand the coordination role of the case manager and have theoretical understading of how to counsel, advise and support aged clients and their families. Students know how to use public, private and community services and forms of support in case management.

Student's Workload

106 hours

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

previous studies are not required

Contents

- case management as a tool
- case management as a process
- the role of the case manager
- multiprofessional collaboration and networks
- various models and levels in case management

Recommended or Required Reading

- Autio, T. & Hyvärinen, S. (2009) Näkökulmia palveluohjaukseen. Omaishoitajat ja Läheiset -Liitto ry. Julkaisuja 2/2009.
- Current material

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, group work, independent assignment

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5:
Students are able to explain and justify the principles of case management and extensively apply the theory of case management in practice. Students are capable of analysing future challenges in case management.
Grade 3:
Students know how apply the theory of case management in practice. Students are able to analyse future challenges in case management, giving appropriate arguments.
Grade 1:
Students are able to name theoretical principles of case management, but their application in practice is lacking.

Assessment Methods

will be announced at the beginning of the course

Work Placement

the course does not include practice

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