GER03VS22DIAK Gerontological social work methods (5 cr)
Code: GER0305A20S-3002
General information
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
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Diak
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F50sosF50sos
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A50sosA50sos
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