Social work with disabled people (5 cr)
Code: AV00DX11-3001
General information
Timing
15.02.2021 - 07.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS and Continuing Education
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Eija Karjalainen
Groups
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AVMISO2V20SAvoin AMK, Mikkeli, Sosionomi (AMK), 2.vuoden opinnot
Objective
After this course you have skills:
to understand what disability means to individual, family and society.
to use networked orientation when supporting disabled peoples’ wellbeing, ability to function and integration in the Finnish society.
to know the main laws and other norms regulating the work among people with disabilities.
Content
How can disability be defined as a historic and cultural concept?
How do you support disabled client and his family at different life stages?
How is the work with disabled people regulated by law and other norms?
How is the rehabilitation of disabled people supported and promoted?
How are the rights of disabled recognised and promoted in the Finnish society and service system?
Evaluation scale
1-5