Promotion of carer identity and exercise (5 cr)
Code: GE00CO62-3003
General information
Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Timing
01.01.2021 - 28.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Elderly Care
Teachers
- Riitta Tenkanen-Salmela
Teacher in charge
Sari Ranta
Groups
-
GEKV19SMElderly care, part-time studies
Objective
You know the background factors of informal care by a family member.
You know the criteria for the granting of informal care support.
You understand what informal care is from the perspective of the family.
You know the organization, support and counseling methods of informal care.
You can utilize exercise methods in various situations and environments of informal care.
You get practice in exercise counseling.
Content
What is informal care or care by a family member?
How can the wellbeing of a family carer be supported?
What in the process of informal care support and how does it vary between cities?
What is the National Development Programme for Informal Care?
What kind of exercise programs can be planned and implemented in supporting informal care?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
Ethical principles 5 ECTS credits
Legislation and service system 5 ECTS credits
Promotion of performance in aging and exercise 5 ECTS credits
Early services in elderly care and exercise 5 ECTS credits