Elderly CareLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: 7K00GH80
Credits
4 op
Objectives
The course enhances understanding of individual aging and provides the skills to carry out ethical and individualized elderly care work.
After completing the course, the student
• Knows about aging-related changes and understands their diversity.
• Understands the key special features related to aging, associated illnesses, and principles of gerontological nursing.
• Identifies the different areas of functional ability and their assessment methods.
• Organizes the structure of elderly service systems.
• Identify the ethical principles of elderly care and incorporate them into their own values as a basis for their work.
• Comprehend the individual impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and recognize the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Content
• Aging-related changes
• Assessment of functional capacity
• Services for older people
• Ethical value basis of elderly care
• Aging-related illnesses and characteristics
• Basic elements of elderly medication
• Nursing care for individuals with dementia
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student
• Recognizes some aging-related changes, special features of aging, and illnesses.
• Identifies aspects of functional capacity and basic assessment methods.
• Is aware of some ethical principles related to elderly care.
On a general level, the student acknowledges the impact of dementia on those affected and understands the basics of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student
• Identifies aging-related changes and key characteristics of aging, illnesses, and can choose appropriate nursing methods for the situation.
• Selects assessment methods for functional capacity and recognizes individual care needs of the elderly.
• Comprehends the functioning of elderly service systems and identifies the key contents of related regulations and guidelines.
• Recognizes the ethical principles of elderly care and integrates them into own work values.
• Understands the individual impact of dementia on those affected and their family members and comprehends the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student
• Can comprehensively examine aging-related changes, characteristics of aging, and illnesses, and understand the impact of health and well-being on functional capacity.
• Selects appropriate and suitable assessment methods for the situation and responds extensively to the individual care needs of the elderly.
• Understands the functioning of service systems and applies the content of regulations and guidelines.
• Comprehends the ethical principles of elderly care and applies them in their practice.
• Comprehensively understands the impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and understands the holistic aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Enrolment period
20.07.2024 - 04.11.2024
Timing
04.11.2024 - 17.12.2024
Credits
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Heidi Valtatie
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heidi Valtatie
Groups
-
24SH2A
Objectives (course unit)
The course enhances understanding of individual aging and provides the skills to carry out ethical and individualized elderly care work.
After completing the course, the student
• Knows about aging-related changes and understands their diversity.
• Understands the key special features related to aging, associated illnesses, and principles of gerontological nursing.
• Identifies the different areas of functional ability and their assessment methods.
• Organizes the structure of elderly service systems.
• Identify the ethical principles of elderly care and incorporate them into their own values as a basis for their work.
• Comprehend the individual impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and recognize the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Content (course unit)
• Aging-related changes
• Assessment of functional capacity
• Services for older people
• Ethical value basis of elderly care
• Aging-related illnesses and characteristics
• Basic elements of elderly medication
• Nursing care for individuals with dementia
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Recognizes some aging-related changes, special features of aging, and illnesses.
• Identifies aspects of functional capacity and basic assessment methods.
• Is aware of some ethical principles related to elderly care.
On a general level, the student acknowledges the impact of dementia on those affected and understands the basics of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Identifies aging-related changes and key characteristics of aging, illnesses, and can choose appropriate nursing methods for the situation.
• Selects assessment methods for functional capacity and recognizes individual care needs of the elderly.
• Comprehends the functioning of elderly service systems and identifies the key contents of related regulations and guidelines.
• Recognizes the ethical principles of elderly care and integrates them into own work values.
• Understands the individual impact of dementia on those affected and their family members and comprehends the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Can comprehensively examine aging-related changes, characteristics of aging, and illnesses, and understand the impact of health and well-being on functional capacity.
• Selects appropriate and suitable assessment methods for the situation and responds extensively to the individual care needs of the elderly.
• Understands the functioning of service systems and applies the content of regulations and guidelines.
• Comprehends the ethical principles of elderly care and applies them in their practice.
• Comprehensively understands the impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and understands the holistic aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
12.08.2024 - 22.10.2024
Timing
30.10.2024 - 04.12.2024
Credits
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Katja Hautsalo
Person in charge
Katja Hautsalo
Groups
-
24SH2D
Objectives (course unit)
The course enhances understanding of individual aging and provides the skills to carry out ethical and individualized elderly care work.
After completing the course, the student
• Knows about aging-related changes and understands their diversity.
• Understands the key special features related to aging, associated illnesses, and principles of gerontological nursing.
• Identifies the different areas of functional ability and their assessment methods.
• Organizes the structure of elderly service systems.
• Identify the ethical principles of elderly care and incorporate them into their own values as a basis for their work.
• Comprehend the individual impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and recognize the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Content (course unit)
• Aging-related changes
• Assessment of functional capacity
• Services for older people
• Ethical value basis of elderly care
• Aging-related illnesses and characteristics
• Basic elements of elderly medication
• Nursing care for individuals with dementia
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Recognizes some aging-related changes, special features of aging, and illnesses.
• Identifies aspects of functional capacity and basic assessment methods.
• Is aware of some ethical principles related to elderly care.
On a general level, the student acknowledges the impact of dementia on those affected and understands the basics of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Identifies aging-related changes and key characteristics of aging, illnesses, and can choose appropriate nursing methods for the situation.
• Selects assessment methods for functional capacity and recognizes individual care needs of the elderly.
• Comprehends the functioning of elderly service systems and identifies the key contents of related regulations and guidelines.
• Recognizes the ethical principles of elderly care and integrates them into own work values.
• Understands the individual impact of dementia on those affected and their family members and comprehends the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Can comprehensively examine aging-related changes, characteristics of aging, and illnesses, and understand the impact of health and well-being on functional capacity.
• Selects appropriate and suitable assessment methods for the situation and responds extensively to the individual care needs of the elderly.
• Understands the functioning of service systems and applies the content of regulations and guidelines.
• Comprehends the ethical principles of elderly care and applies them in their practice.
• Comprehensively understands the impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and understands the holistic aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
12.08.2024 - 14.10.2024
Timing
22.10.2024 - 03.12.2024
Credits
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Emergency Care
Teachers
- Katja Hautsalo
- Heidi Valtatie
Person in charge
Katja Hautsalo
Groups
-
24EH
Objectives (course unit)
The course enhances understanding of individual aging and provides the skills to carry out ethical and individualized elderly care work.
After completing the course, the student
• Knows about aging-related changes and understands their diversity.
• Understands the key special features related to aging, associated illnesses, and principles of gerontological nursing.
• Identifies the different areas of functional ability and their assessment methods.
• Organizes the structure of elderly service systems.
• Identify the ethical principles of elderly care and incorporate them into their own values as a basis for their work.
• Comprehend the individual impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and recognize the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Content (course unit)
• Aging-related changes
• Assessment of functional capacity
• Services for older people
• Ethical value basis of elderly care
• Aging-related illnesses and characteristics
• Basic elements of elderly medication
• Nursing care for individuals with dementia
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Recognizes some aging-related changes, special features of aging, and illnesses.
• Identifies aspects of functional capacity and basic assessment methods.
• Is aware of some ethical principles related to elderly care.
On a general level, the student acknowledges the impact of dementia on those affected and understands the basics of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Identifies aging-related changes and key characteristics of aging, illnesses, and can choose appropriate nursing methods for the situation.
• Selects assessment methods for functional capacity and recognizes individual care needs of the elderly.
• Comprehends the functioning of elderly service systems and identifies the key contents of related regulations and guidelines.
• Recognizes the ethical principles of elderly care and integrates them into own work values.
• Understands the individual impact of dementia on those affected and their family members and comprehends the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Can comprehensively examine aging-related changes, characteristics of aging, and illnesses, and understand the impact of health and well-being on functional capacity.
• Selects appropriate and suitable assessment methods for the situation and responds extensively to the individual care needs of the elderly.
• Understands the functioning of service systems and applies the content of regulations and guidelines.
• Comprehends the ethical principles of elderly care and applies them in their practice.
• Comprehensively understands the impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and understands the holistic aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
13.09.2024 - 22.10.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 30.11.2024
Credits
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Public Health Nursing
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Midwifery
Teachers
- Heidi Valtatie
Person in charge
Heidi Valtatie
Groups
-
24TH
-
24KL
Objectives (course unit)
The course enhances understanding of individual aging and provides the skills to carry out ethical and individualized elderly care work.
After completing the course, the student
• Knows about aging-related changes and understands their diversity.
• Understands the key special features related to aging, associated illnesses, and principles of gerontological nursing.
• Identifies the different areas of functional ability and their assessment methods.
• Organizes the structure of elderly service systems.
• Identify the ethical principles of elderly care and incorporate them into their own values as a basis for their work.
• Comprehend the individual impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and recognize the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Content (course unit)
• Aging-related changes
• Assessment of functional capacity
• Services for older people
• Ethical value basis of elderly care
• Aging-related illnesses and characteristics
• Basic elements of elderly medication
• Nursing care for individuals with dementia
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Recognizes some aging-related changes, special features of aging, and illnesses.
• Identifies aspects of functional capacity and basic assessment methods.
• Is aware of some ethical principles related to elderly care.
On a general level, the student acknowledges the impact of dementia on those affected and understands the basics of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Identifies aging-related changes and key characteristics of aging, illnesses, and can choose appropriate nursing methods for the situation.
• Selects assessment methods for functional capacity and recognizes individual care needs of the elderly.
• Comprehends the functioning of elderly service systems and identifies the key contents of related regulations and guidelines.
• Recognizes the ethical principles of elderly care and integrates them into own work values.
• Understands the individual impact of dementia on those affected and their family members and comprehends the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Can comprehensively examine aging-related changes, characteristics of aging, and illnesses, and understand the impact of health and well-being on functional capacity.
• Selects appropriate and suitable assessment methods for the situation and responds extensively to the individual care needs of the elderly.
• Understands the functioning of service systems and applies the content of regulations and guidelines.
• Comprehends the ethical principles of elderly care and applies them in their practice.
• Comprehensively understands the impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and understands the holistic aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
30.04.2024 - 20.10.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 22.12.2024
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heimo Outinen
Groups
-
24ASH2A
Objectives (course unit)
The course enhances understanding of individual aging and provides the skills to carry out ethical and individualized elderly care work.
After completing the course, the student
• Knows about aging-related changes and understands their diversity.
• Understands the key special features related to aging, associated illnesses, and principles of gerontological nursing.
• Identifies the different areas of functional ability and their assessment methods.
• Organizes the structure of elderly service systems.
• Identify the ethical principles of elderly care and incorporate them into their own values as a basis for their work.
• Comprehend the individual impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and recognize the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Content (course unit)
• Aging-related changes
• Assessment of functional capacity
• Services for older people
• Ethical value basis of elderly care
• Aging-related illnesses and characteristics
• Basic elements of elderly medication
• Nursing care for individuals with dementia
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Recognizes some aging-related changes, special features of aging, and illnesses.
• Identifies aspects of functional capacity and basic assessment methods.
• Is aware of some ethical principles related to elderly care.
On a general level, the student acknowledges the impact of dementia on those affected and understands the basics of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Identifies aging-related changes and key characteristics of aging, illnesses, and can choose appropriate nursing methods for the situation.
• Selects assessment methods for functional capacity and recognizes individual care needs of the elderly.
• Comprehends the functioning of elderly service systems and identifies the key contents of related regulations and guidelines.
• Recognizes the ethical principles of elderly care and integrates them into own work values.
• Understands the individual impact of dementia on those affected and their family members and comprehends the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Can comprehensively examine aging-related changes, characteristics of aging, and illnesses, and understand the impact of health and well-being on functional capacity.
• Selects appropriate and suitable assessment methods for the situation and responds extensively to the individual care needs of the elderly.
• Understands the functioning of service systems and applies the content of regulations and guidelines.
• Comprehends the ethical principles of elderly care and applies them in their practice.
• Comprehensively understands the impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and understands the holistic aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
30.04.2024 - 18.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 22.12.2024
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Heidi Valtatie
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heimo Outinen
Groups
-
24ASH2DLSairaanhoitajan tutkinto-ohjelma, 24ASH2DL
-
24ASH2CLSairaanhoitajan tutkinto-ohjelma, 24ASH2CL
Objectives (course unit)
The course enhances understanding of individual aging and provides the skills to carry out ethical and individualized elderly care work.
After completing the course, the student
• Knows about aging-related changes and understands their diversity.
• Understands the key special features related to aging, associated illnesses, and principles of gerontological nursing.
• Identifies the different areas of functional ability and their assessment methods.
• Organizes the structure of elderly service systems.
• Identify the ethical principles of elderly care and incorporate them into their own values as a basis for their work.
• Comprehend the individual impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and recognize the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Content (course unit)
• Aging-related changes
• Assessment of functional capacity
• Services for older people
• Ethical value basis of elderly care
• Aging-related illnesses and characteristics
• Basic elements of elderly medication
• Nursing care for individuals with dementia
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Recognizes some aging-related changes, special features of aging, and illnesses.
• Identifies aspects of functional capacity and basic assessment methods.
• Is aware of some ethical principles related to elderly care.
On a general level, the student acknowledges the impact of dementia on those affected and understands the basics of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Identifies aging-related changes and key characteristics of aging, illnesses, and can choose appropriate nursing methods for the situation.
• Selects assessment methods for functional capacity and recognizes individual care needs of the elderly.
• Comprehends the functioning of elderly service systems and identifies the key contents of related regulations and guidelines.
• Recognizes the ethical principles of elderly care and integrates them into own work values.
• Understands the individual impact of dementia on those affected and their family members and comprehends the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Can comprehensively examine aging-related changes, characteristics of aging, and illnesses, and understand the impact of health and well-being on functional capacity.
• Selects appropriate and suitable assessment methods for the situation and responds extensively to the individual care needs of the elderly.
• Understands the functioning of service systems and applies the content of regulations and guidelines.
• Comprehends the ethical principles of elderly care and applies them in their practice.
• Comprehensively understands the impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and understands the holistic aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
31.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 22.12.2024
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heimo Outinen
Groups
-
24ASH2DLSairaanhoitajan tutkinto-ohjelma, 24ASH2DL
-
24ASH2CLSairaanhoitajan tutkinto-ohjelma, 24ASH2CL
Objectives (course unit)
The course enhances understanding of individual aging and provides the skills to carry out ethical and individualized elderly care work.
After completing the course, the student
• Knows about aging-related changes and understands their diversity.
• Understands the key special features related to aging, associated illnesses, and principles of gerontological nursing.
• Identifies the different areas of functional ability and their assessment methods.
• Organizes the structure of elderly service systems.
• Identify the ethical principles of elderly care and incorporate them into their own values as a basis for their work.
• Comprehend the individual impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and recognize the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Content (course unit)
• Aging-related changes
• Assessment of functional capacity
• Services for older people
• Ethical value basis of elderly care
• Aging-related illnesses and characteristics
• Basic elements of elderly medication
• Nursing care for individuals with dementia
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Recognizes some aging-related changes, special features of aging, and illnesses.
• Identifies aspects of functional capacity and basic assessment methods.
• Is aware of some ethical principles related to elderly care.
On a general level, the student acknowledges the impact of dementia on those affected and understands the basics of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Identifies aging-related changes and key characteristics of aging, illnesses, and can choose appropriate nursing methods for the situation.
• Selects assessment methods for functional capacity and recognizes individual care needs of the elderly.
• Comprehends the functioning of elderly service systems and identifies the key contents of related regulations and guidelines.
• Recognizes the ethical principles of elderly care and integrates them into own work values.
• Understands the individual impact of dementia on those affected and their family members and comprehends the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Can comprehensively examine aging-related changes, characteristics of aging, and illnesses, and understand the impact of health and well-being on functional capacity.
• Selects appropriate and suitable assessment methods for the situation and responds extensively to the individual care needs of the elderly.
• Understands the functioning of service systems and applies the content of regulations and guidelines.
• Comprehends the ethical principles of elderly care and applies them in their practice.
• Comprehensively understands the impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and understands the holistic aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
06.06.2024 - 27.08.2024
Timing
27.08.2024 - 06.10.2024
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Heidi Valtatie
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heidi Valtatie
Groups
-
24SH2C
Objectives (course unit)
The course enhances understanding of individual aging and provides the skills to carry out ethical and individualized elderly care work.
After completing the course, the student
• Knows about aging-related changes and understands their diversity.
• Understands the key special features related to aging, associated illnesses, and principles of gerontological nursing.
• Identifies the different areas of functional ability and their assessment methods.
• Organizes the structure of elderly service systems.
• Identify the ethical principles of elderly care and incorporate them into their own values as a basis for their work.
• Comprehend the individual impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and recognize the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Content (course unit)
• Aging-related changes
• Assessment of functional capacity
• Services for older people
• Ethical value basis of elderly care
• Aging-related illnesses and characteristics
• Basic elements of elderly medication
• Nursing care for individuals with dementia
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Recognizes some aging-related changes, special features of aging, and illnesses.
• Identifies aspects of functional capacity and basic assessment methods.
• Is aware of some ethical principles related to elderly care.
On a general level, the student acknowledges the impact of dementia on those affected and understands the basics of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Identifies aging-related changes and key characteristics of aging, illnesses, and can choose appropriate nursing methods for the situation.
• Selects assessment methods for functional capacity and recognizes individual care needs of the elderly.
• Comprehends the functioning of elderly service systems and identifies the key contents of related regulations and guidelines.
• Recognizes the ethical principles of elderly care and integrates them into own work values.
• Understands the individual impact of dementia on those affected and their family members and comprehends the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Can comprehensively examine aging-related changes, characteristics of aging, and illnesses, and understand the impact of health and well-being on functional capacity.
• Selects appropriate and suitable assessment methods for the situation and responds extensively to the individual care needs of the elderly.
• Understands the functioning of service systems and applies the content of regulations and guidelines.
• Comprehends the ethical principles of elderly care and applies them in their practice.
• Comprehensively understands the impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and understands the holistic aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
30.04.2024 - 20.08.2024
Timing
19.08.2024 - 13.10.2024
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Heidi Valtatie
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heimo Outinen
Groups
-
24SH2B
Objectives (course unit)
The course enhances understanding of individual aging and provides the skills to carry out ethical and individualized elderly care work.
After completing the course, the student
• Knows about aging-related changes and understands their diversity.
• Understands the key special features related to aging, associated illnesses, and principles of gerontological nursing.
• Identifies the different areas of functional ability and their assessment methods.
• Organizes the structure of elderly service systems.
• Identify the ethical principles of elderly care and incorporate them into their own values as a basis for their work.
• Comprehend the individual impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and recognize the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Content (course unit)
• Aging-related changes
• Assessment of functional capacity
• Services for older people
• Ethical value basis of elderly care
• Aging-related illnesses and characteristics
• Basic elements of elderly medication
• Nursing care for individuals with dementia
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Recognizes some aging-related changes, special features of aging, and illnesses.
• Identifies aspects of functional capacity and basic assessment methods.
• Is aware of some ethical principles related to elderly care.
On a general level, the student acknowledges the impact of dementia on those affected and understands the basics of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Identifies aging-related changes and key characteristics of aging, illnesses, and can choose appropriate nursing methods for the situation.
• Selects assessment methods for functional capacity and recognizes individual care needs of the elderly.
• Comprehends the functioning of elderly service systems and identifies the key contents of related regulations and guidelines.
• Recognizes the ethical principles of elderly care and integrates them into own work values.
• Understands the individual impact of dementia on those affected and their family members and comprehends the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Can comprehensively examine aging-related changes, characteristics of aging, and illnesses, and understand the impact of health and well-being on functional capacity.
• Selects appropriate and suitable assessment methods for the situation and responds extensively to the individual care needs of the elderly.
• Understands the functioning of service systems and applies the content of regulations and guidelines.
• Comprehends the ethical principles of elderly care and applies them in their practice.
• Comprehensively understands the impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and understands the holistic aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
30.04.2024 - 18.08.2024
Timing
19.08.2024 - 13.10.2024
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heimo Outinen
Groups
-
24ASH2B
Objectives (course unit)
The course enhances understanding of individual aging and provides the skills to carry out ethical and individualized elderly care work.
After completing the course, the student
• Knows about aging-related changes and understands their diversity.
• Understands the key special features related to aging, associated illnesses, and principles of gerontological nursing.
• Identifies the different areas of functional ability and their assessment methods.
• Organizes the structure of elderly service systems.
• Identify the ethical principles of elderly care and incorporate them into their own values as a basis for their work.
• Comprehend the individual impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and recognize the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Content (course unit)
• Aging-related changes
• Assessment of functional capacity
• Services for older people
• Ethical value basis of elderly care
• Aging-related illnesses and characteristics
• Basic elements of elderly medication
• Nursing care for individuals with dementia
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Recognizes some aging-related changes, special features of aging, and illnesses.
• Identifies aspects of functional capacity and basic assessment methods.
• Is aware of some ethical principles related to elderly care.
On a general level, the student acknowledges the impact of dementia on those affected and understands the basics of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Identifies aging-related changes and key characteristics of aging, illnesses, and can choose appropriate nursing methods for the situation.
• Selects assessment methods for functional capacity and recognizes individual care needs of the elderly.
• Comprehends the functioning of elderly service systems and identifies the key contents of related regulations and guidelines.
• Recognizes the ethical principles of elderly care and integrates them into own work values.
• Understands the individual impact of dementia on those affected and their family members and comprehends the specific aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Can comprehensively examine aging-related changes, characteristics of aging, and illnesses, and understand the impact of health and well-being on functional capacity.
• Selects appropriate and suitable assessment methods for the situation and responds extensively to the individual care needs of the elderly.
• Understands the functioning of service systems and applies the content of regulations and guidelines.
• Comprehends the ethical principles of elderly care and applies them in their practice.
• Comprehensively understands the impact of dementia on the person with dementia and family members and understands the holistic aspects of nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Assessment scale
0-5