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Practical Training: Memory Disorders (7 cr)

Code: GERAHK122-3007

General information


Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

09.09.2024 - 08.12.2024

Credits

7 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology

Teachers

  • Aino Asunmaa
  • Maria Valli

Student groups

  • MGERO22

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.

Materials

The literature of the theory study course belonging to the subject

Teaching methods

Practical training in memory work environments,
Opening and closing seminars
Learning assignments

Student workload

7 x 26,5 h

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

An approved performance requires the completion of the hours required for the practical training as well as the student's own goals and the general goals of the course.

Qualifications

Study module: Gerontological Care, Nursing and Rehabilitation