Person-Oriented Memory Work I (2cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Kurssi on täysin verkossa toteutuva ja tehdään itsenäisesti. Kurssi on laajuudeltaan 2 opintopistettä, mikä tarkoittaa, että tarvitset sen suorittamiseen arviolta noin 54 tuntia työskentelyaikaa. Kurssi on rakennettu kahdeksalle eri välilehdelle. Sinun kannattaa edetä välilehdillä numerojärjestyksessä aloittaen orientaatio -välilehdeltä (1. ORIENTAATIO KURSSIN.....) Voit seurata omaa edistymistäsi Moodlen edistymisen seuranta -työkalun avulla. Tämä työkalu löytyy jokaisen tehtävän yhteydestä.

Objective

The student will be able to - explain the most common types of dementia and their prevalence - Identify the impact of dementia on individuals, communities and society - describe the rights and access to care and rehabilitation of people with a diagnosis - acknowledge the person living with dementia as a unique individual.

Content

- Dementia as a progressive process and experience - Rights and care pathways of people with a memory disorder diagnosis - Foundations of person-centred memory work

Location and time

A study module conducted entirely online on the Moodle learning platform. The course is implemented twice a year and can be completed flexibly at a personally suitable time within the implementation's schedule framework. The completion period is For the spring semester’s implementation: 1 January–31 July. For the autumn semester’s implementation: 1 August–31 December. THIS IS THE SPRING SEMESTER IMPLEMENTATION! Metropolia’s gerontology students must successfully complete the course before their first practical training.

Materials

The course unit utilises online materials and sources. The material is primarily in Finnish. Some English-language articles are available on the course unit.

Teaching methods

Activating lectures Essay / paper Distance learning Assignments / coursework Reflective practice Self-assessment tests

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Within the timeframe of implementation. Failed exams may be retaken during the implementation. Applied Gerontology students must complete the module's exams and other assignments before the commencement of their internship.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

1 ects = 27 hours of student work.