Basics of Health Care and Social Work (2cr)

Objective

WORKING COMMUNITY COMPETENCE

Students can describe the basic principles and operational models associated with the Finnish political and administrational service system. They will become familiar with the hierarchy of treatment and the public, private and third-sector areas of activity for receiving treatment. They will also be introduced to the social security system. Students will be competent in identifying the impact of international strategies and policies on social welfare and health care services.

COMPETENCE IN CUSTOMERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE AND ETHICAL COMPETENCE

Students will become familiar with the rights, responsibilities and data security of patients from the point of view of individuals and of the organisations that provide social welfare and health care services. They will be comeptent in utilising information when working with patients and, together with the patients, evaluate their health and resources when planning appropriate services for them. Students will also be competent in developing and generating information concerning client-centred nursing and ethics.

Content

Health care and social welfare system in Finland and the laws regulating it. EU-based and international legislation regulating health care and social work. The concept of client relationship and significance of client information in client-oriented work.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5
Students
- know how health care and social services are regulated and they generate opinions on the topic
-are familiar with relevant concepts and as well- informed persons able to discuss issues related to the provision of health care and social services
- know how laws regulate their work and are able to counsel their clients on how the service provision system functions
- independently produce well- structured assignments and demonstrate comprehensive competence in the examination

3-4
Students
- know main parts of how health care and social services are regulated and generate opinions on the topic
- know relevant concepts and as well-informed persons are able to participate in discussion on the provision of health care and social services
-know how laws regulate their work and are able to counsel their clients on how the service provision system functions
- write appropriate assignments and demonstrate competence in the examination

1-2
Students
know main parts of how health care and social services are regulated and they understand how the service provision system works
- know the most important laws that regulate their work a
- write passable assignments and demonstrate in the examination that they have basic knowledge of the topic.

Fail = 0
Students
- fail to achieve a satisfactory level of competence

Materials

Articles from science journals related to topics. Health 2015 programme.

Political policies related to the topics discussed. Legislation regulating health care and social welfare (applicable parts).

Other current material.

Teaching methods

Lectures, online studies 2 cr, independent study

Further information

Virtual studies 2cr