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Orientation to the Profession in Elderly CareLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: GERPOS300

Objective

Students learn to describe and evaluate the competence requirements in their future profession. They become aware of the knowledge and skills required in elderly care and apply them in their professional development.

Content

- the growth into an expert of elderly care
- the expertise and competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services
- reflection on current and future challenges in elderly care, analysis of the student's own elderly care expertise compared to the competence requirements

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
Students are able to describe and evaluate the competence requirements in their future profession. They are aware of the knowledge and skills required in elderly care and they are willing to apply them in their professional development.
Fail:
Students are not able to describe the requirements in their future profession.

Materials

- Molander, G. 2003. Työtunteet - esimerkkinnä vanhustyö (soveltuvin osin)
- Mäkinen, M. 2006. Gerontologinen sosiaalityö.
- Competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services 2012
- Current research and articles