Child protection (5 cr)

Objective

You become familiar with the Finnish service system for child protection and legislation.
You identify different life situations of children and families and are able to assess the need for child protection.
You know the principles of child's best interest.
You identify the stages of the child protection process.
You become familiar with the ethical principles, work orientations and methods of working with children, young people and families.

Content

What legislation applies to child protection?
What is the service system of child protection?
What can cause the need for child protection?
What do the principles of child's best interest involve?
What is the process of client work like in child protection work?
How is child protection carried out?
What are the values and principles directing child protection?

Course material

Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa.

Study forms and methods

Opintojakso toteutuu verkossa.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Työelämälähtöiset oppimistehtävät.

Timing of exams and assignments

Oppistehtävien palautusajankohdat ilmoitetaan opintojaksoalustalla. Learn- tentti vko 17.

Student workload

135 h

Course part description

Oppimistehtävät(3) ja Learn-tentti.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Oppimistehtävät: hyväksytty/täydennettävä/hylätty
Tentti 1-5

Qualifications

Basics and tasks of social work, Ethical social work