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Practical Training: Memory Disorders (7 cr)

Code: GERAHK122-3005

General information


Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022

Timing

12.09.2022 - 09.12.2022

Credits

7 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology

Teachers

  • Marita Lahti

Student groups

  • MGERO20

Objective

Students will become familiar with the service provision system and service pathway for people with memory disorders and learn to counsel clients and families on the services. Students will learn to conduct the most important memory tests and interviews. As members of multiprofessional teams, students will plan, implement and evaluate dementia care and rehabilitation based on the clients' needs and ethical principles. They know how to support the memory sick person to the independent life and participation in community.

Content

Practical training in the memory field, which allows the student to reach the learning outcomes. The unit is selected by the student.

Teaching methods

Practical training

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/
Students will become familiar with the service provision system and service pathway for people with memory disorders and learn to counsel clients and families on the services. Students will learn to conduct the most important memory tests and interviews. As members of multiprofessional teams, students will plan, implement and evaluate dementia care and rehabilitation based on the clients' needs and ethical principles. They know how to support the memory sick person to the independent life and participation in community.

Qualifications

Study module: Gerontological Care, Nursing and Rehabilitation