Study Guide

Objective

The student is aware of the background of various phenomena in society. The student is able to describe the background of social problems, health sociology and social change. He/she can promote his/her interaction skills by focusing on the history of the clients' life course. The student can take part in discussion about society and he/she is able to seek information about how to influence decision-making in society. As part of his/her nursing competence, the student is familiar with the social security system.

The student is able to describe the social and health services and the service provision and delivery systems in Finland. The student is familiar with the most important Acts and Decrees that govern the provision of social and health services in Finland.

Content

Social problems and abnormal behaviour, health sociology, social change, the development of Finnish society from early 1900's until today, the welfare society, the social security system in Finland

The social and health service provision system in Finland, central Acts and Decrees that govern the system

Materials

Materials given by lecturer

Teaching methods

Lectures, learning discussions, study journal

Student workload

81 h, lectures 30 h, studying diary and preparation for exam 51 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student
- attends lectures and demonstrate understanding of central themes
- is able to discuss the most important perspectives in a relevant manner
- knows the main parts of the Finnish social security system and has adequate knowledge to be able to work in nursing duties
- knows the central health care and social services and the regulations and laws

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- has understood the themes included in the study material and is able to produce opinions on related problems
- is able to produce interpretations indicative of social imagination
- knows the main parts of the Finnish social security system and is able to produce justified opinions on related problems
- has understood the system of the health care and social services as a part of Finnish society

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student
- is able to critically discuss the themes included in study material
- is able to produce justified opinions and interpretations of the themes and look at issues in their social context
- knows how to counsel clients on social security issues
- is able to make an informed contribution to the civil dialogue on the development of social policy
- are able to guide the clients in using health care and social services

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed = 0
The student does not achieve a satisfactory level of competence

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and activity in learning sessions

Qualifications

No prerequisites