Elderly careLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SO00DT49
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 30.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Leila Pekonen
Teacher in charge
Leila Pekonen
Groups
-
SOMI23KMSocial Services, part-time studies
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
25 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marko Raitanen
Groups
-
SOKT23KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Materials
Given in course.
Teaching methods
Online-course + one co-op meeting with Finnish students.
Employer connections
No
Student workload
Working hours 135h
Content scheduling
Human rights and elderly people (8x8-task); Social perspective in multi-professional practice (drinking problems and social work -tasks); Framework of gerontological approach (analyze -task using aging theories); Elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and service system (exam); Innovations (lecture + co-work with Finnish students).
Further information
marko.raitanen@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Excellent K5 Areas have been dealt extensively; Versatile use of source-specific material; The work is well structured and logically progressive; Reflections and theories have been used in a suitable ratio; Has been written in accordance with written instructions
Good H3, H4 The areas of the task are generally broadly discussed and multiple sources used, but dealing with some issues less than above; Content is logical, structured and clear; Reflection and reasoning are incomplete; The guidelines for written works are generally followed
Satisfactory T1, T2 One-sided and incomplete handling; scarce sources with a lack of topicality; Content partly inconsistent; Imperfections in the examples; Lacks in following the writing instructions
Failed Dealt with the wrong subject; Not based on sources; The reasoning and reflection are completely missing; Illogical
Failure to follow the instructions or return by the deadline will affect the grade.To get the course approved, all sections must be passed successfully.
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
04.03.2024 - 05.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
25 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marko Raitanen
- Ann-Mari Sippu
Groups
-
SOKT22SPSocial services, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
15.01.2024 - 31.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
1.5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Leila Pekonen
Teacher in charge
Leila Pekonen
Groups
-
SOMI22SPSocial Services, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
30.10.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
25 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marko Raitanen
Teacher in charge
Marko Raitanen
Groups
-
SOKT22KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Materials
Given in course.
Teaching methods
Online-course + one co-op meeting with Finnish students.
Employer connections
No
Student workload
Working hours 135h
Content scheduling
Human rights and elderly people (8x8-task); Social perspective in multi-professional practice (drinking problems and social work -tasks); Framework of gerontological approach (analyze -task using aging theories); Elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and service system (exam); Innovations (lecture + co-work with Finnish students).
Further information
marko.raitanen@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Excellent K5 Areas have been dealt extensively; Versatile use of source-specific material; The work is well structured and logically progressive; Reflections and theories have been used in a suitable ratio; Has been written in accordance with written instructions
Good H3, H4 The areas of the task are generally broadly discussed and multiple sources used, but dealing with some issues less than above; Content is logical, structured and clear; Reflection and reasoning are incomplete; The guidelines for written works are generally followed
Satisfactory T1, T2 One-sided and incomplete handling; scarce sources with a lack of topicality; Content partly inconsistent; Imperfections in the examples; Lacks in following the writing instructions
Failed Dealt with the wrong subject; Not based on sources; The reasoning and reflection are completely missing; Illogical
Failure to follow the instructions or return by the deadline will affect the grade.To get the course approved, all sections must be passed successfully.
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Leila Pekonen
Teacher in charge
Leila Pekonen
Groups
-
SOMI22KMSocial Services, part-time studies
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
06.03.2023 - 21.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marko Raitanen
- Ann-Mari Sippu
Teacher in charge
Ann-Mari Sippu
Groups
-
SOKT21SPSocial services, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
16.01.2023 - 31.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Leila Pekonen
Teacher in charge
Leila Pekonen
Groups
-
SOMI21SP
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Timing
07.11.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
25 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marko Raitanen
Teacher in charge
Marko Raitanen
Groups
-
SOKT21KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Materials
Given in course.
Teaching methods
Online-course + one co-op meeting with Finnish students.
Employer connections
No
Student workload
Working hours 135h
Content scheduling
Human rights and elderly people (8x8-task); Social perspective in multi-professional practice (drinking problems and social work -tasks); Framework of gerontological approach (analyze -task using aging theories); Elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and service system (exam); Innovations (lecture + co-work with Finnish students).
Further information
marko.raitanen@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Excellent K5 Areas have been dealt extensively; Versatile use of source-specific material; The work is well structured and logically progressive; Reflections and theories have been used in a suitable ratio; Has been written in accordance with written instructions
Good H3, H4 The areas of the task are generally broadly discussed and multiple sources used, but dealing with some issues less than above; Content is logical, structured and clear; Reflection and reasoning are incomplete; The guidelines for written works are generally followed
Satisfactory T1, T2 One-sided and incomplete handling; scarce sources with a lack of topicality; Content partly inconsistent; Imperfections in the examples; Lacks in following the writing instructions
Failed Dealt with the wrong subject; Not based on sources; The reasoning and reflection are completely missing; Illogical
Failure to follow the instructions or return by the deadline will affect the grade.To get the course approved, all sections must be passed successfully.
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Leila Pekonen
Teacher in charge
Leila Pekonen
Groups
-
SOMI21KMSocial Services, part-time studies
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
07.03.2022 - 15.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marko Raitanen
- Ann-Mari Sippu
Teacher in charge
Ann-Mari Sippu
Groups
-
SOKT20SPSocial services, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
10.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Leila Pekonen
Teacher in charge
Leila Pekonen
Groups
-
SOMI20SPSocial Services, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you have skills:
to apply the multidisciplinary knowledge base to senior and elderly care.
to work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
to use the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-professional senior and elderly care.
to account for the development of elderly policy and legislative basis related to aging and the service system and you know different working methods in elderly care.
to use the empowering work approach among senior citizens and their relatives.
Content
How is aging specified as a psychical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the social gerontological framework?
What are the legislation, welfare benefits and service system related to aging?
What are the challenges of senior citizens' functional capacity and the opportunities of social support to meet the needs?
What are the professional practices of socio-cultural work among elderly people?
What is the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in the multi-professional elderly care?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Human development and learning, Ethical social work