English for Elderly CareLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

After completing this course, the student can: describe their education and work experience when applying for jobs present their field describe their work, assignments use and explain basic concepts in the field, give instructions concerning the client's care while paying attention to the patient's knowledge and expectations interview patients use English at skill level B1-B2 (European Framework)

Content

  ·          learning strategies ·          education, CV, work applications, and interviews ·          possible  work environments, professions ·          main concepts of elderly care and anatomy ·          medications, instructions and possible side effects, rehabilitation, and exercise ·          symptoms, illnesses, and aging

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Excellent (5), Good (4-3), Pass (2-1), Fail (0)