Child protection and family work (5 cr)
Code: KH00EE43-3001
General information
Enrollment
12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 30.11.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
- Assi Kukkonen
- Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Teacher in charge
Assi Kukkonen
Groups
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KHSA20SP
Objective
You know the basics of the Finnish child protection and family work service system and the related legislation.
You are able to analyse the life situation of children, adolescents and families in changing society and assess the need for family work and child protection.
You study the values and operating principles of child protection and family work.
You identify the principles and stages of the child protection and family work process.
You know the main ethical principles, practices and methods when working with children, adolescents and families.
Content
What is the child protection and family work service system and what legislation is related to it?
When is child protection necessary and how do you assess the need for support?
What are the main values and principles of child protection and family work?
What is the process of the client work in child protection and family work?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Wellbeing and basics of social work, Ethical social work