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Gerontological social work methodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: GER0305A20S

Credits

5 op

Objective

Students
• know how to use work methods that strengthen resources as well as methods of gerontological social work
• are familiar with the basics and principles of family caregiving
• know how to support an older person and their family members in various life situations and end-of-life care
• can identify key digital services and the possibilities of smart technology as well as discover various applications for elderly care

Content

• resource-based working
• methods of gerontological social work
• family caregiving
• end-of-life care
• key digital services and smart technology in elderly care

Enrollment

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

Timing

31.10.2022 - 09.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Sosionomitutkinnot

Campus

Diak joint implementation

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • BA of Social Services
  • BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work
  • BA of Social Services, Christian Youth Work
Teachers
  • Vesa Vainiomäki
  • Seija Utriainen
Groups
  • Diak
  • F50sos
    F50sos
  • A50sos
    A50sos

Objective

Students
• know how to use work methods that strengthen resources as well as methods of gerontological social work
• are familiar with the basics and principles of family caregiving
• know how to support an older person and their family members in various life situations and end-of-life care
• can identify key digital services and the possibilities of smart technology as well as discover various applications for elderly care

Content

• resource-based working
• methods of gerontological social work
• family caregiving
• end-of-life care
• key digital services and smart technology in elderly care

Evaluation scale

0-5