Basics of social care (2cr)

Objective

Students will understand the general principles of close-assistence. They will be competent in evaluating clients' basic needs and in supporting people of different ages. Students will be familiar with the ergonomic principles, ways of working close to someone, common aids and how to use them. Students will be able to apply aseptical principles while working. Students will be able to use evidence based knowledge to ground close-assistence.

Content

- Close-assistence of out-patients and the close-assitence that takes place at home
- Safety: working aseptically, preventing contagious diseases and infections.
- Interaction: senses (hearing, seeing), aid equipments
- Methods of helping: cleaness and dressing, skin care, breathing, blood circulation, nutrition, rest, sleep, motion, rehabilitative actions, client-centered methods.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grading will be announced during the course.

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course. Current research on topic.

Teaching methods

- Contact teaching
- Assignments