Practical Training: Management of Gerontological Work (8cr)

Objective

Students are familiar with management and the role of a manager/immediate supervisor in elderly service organizations. Students know how to apply theoretical knowledge in management of elderly care. They analyse their development options and preparedness to work in management and development of quality with profit responsibility.

Content

Practical training in service provision systems in elderly care, with special focus on management and financial issues in the placement.

Qualifications

Basic studies and major part of the professional study modules:
Gerontological Knowledge Base
Service Provision Systems and Case Management
Preventive and Empowering Gerontological Work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass:
Students have good command over important areas of elderly care management, which they reflect on in their assignments. In their practical training placement, students actively demonstrate what theoretical knowledge they have. They are able to conduct critical discussions. They identify and bring up development challenges in their own action but also in the organization. Students are clear and consequent in their actions. They evaluate their growth into the profession.

Fail:
Students have a narrow understanding of management in elderly care. They are able to demonstrate what theoretical knowledge they have, but do not completely succeed in applying it into practice. Their interaction with personnel and clients is reserved. They do not reflect on the contents and do not seek supervision.

Materials

material on themes introduced in theory lessons, selected by the student

Teaching methods

learning journal based on themes, assignment on financial management