Gerontological Expertise in Services for Older People (5cr)

Objective

After completing the study unit, the student will be able to

- evaluate multidisciplinary gerontological knowledge and competence in the diversity of ageing in working life and in the development of client-oriented services
- analyse the changing and diverse perceptions and concepts of old age from the perspectives of enhancing quality of life, inclusion, functional capacity, and agency among older people in various life situations
- apply research knowledge and competence, co-creation, and evidence-based information in the implementation of development activities for services for older people.

Content

The study unit includes the following learning modules:

- Definition of multidisciplinary gerontology, basic concepts, and principal theoretical models
- The diverse image of old age and the experiential nature of ageing
- Key theoretical foundations of quality of life, inclusion, agency, well-being, and health among older people living in various life situations

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to

- define the key concepts, theories, and models of gerontological knowledge
- describe diverse ageing and the concept of old age from the perspectives of enhancing the quality of life, inclusion, functional ability, and agency of older people.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to

- analyse the central concepts and models of gerontological knowledge in their activities
- apply the significance of diverse perceptions of ageing and old age in terms of promoting the quality of life, inclusion, functional capacity, and agency of older people.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to

- critically evaluate the key concepts and models of gerontological knowledge in their activities
- critically develop the understanding of diverse ageing and old age from the perspective of promoting the quality of life, inclusion, functional capacity, and agency of older people.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
The student is able to

- define the key concepts, theories, and models of gerontological knowledge
- describe diverse ageing and the concept of old age from the perspectives of enhancing the quality of life, inclusion, functional ability, and agency of older people.