Ability to Function with Memory Impairment (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

You can differentiate between different types of memory diseases and memory disorders You are able to explain various symptoms of memory disorders and differences between normal and abnormal You can justify the importance of early recognition of memory disorders and different treatment policies and you know the principles of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods You find solutions for bringing up the topic of memory disorders You are able to justify the importance of encountering people with memory disorders and their next of kin You are able to apply your knowledge in interpreting the changed behaviour of people with memory disorders You understand the effects of memory disorders on cognitive, social, physical and psychological functioning

Content (course unit)

Memory disorders and how to encounter people with memory disorders Diagnosing memory disorders and the principles of medical treatment The effect of memory disorders on functional capacity

Assessment methods and criteria

Itsearviointi ja verkkotestit.

Assessment scale

Approved/Rejected

Teaching methods

Opiskelet itsenäisesti verkossa, 100 % verkkototeutus. Opintojakso suoritetaan kokonaisuudessaan verkossa, Moodle-oppimisympäristössä. Opintojakson Moodlen materiaalit opiskellaan ja verkkotestit suoritetaan osioittain opintojakson toteutuksen aikataulussa.

Learning materials

Moodlen materiaalit ja verkkolähteet

Further information

Opintojakso on osa Muistiterveyden opinnot 15 op –kokonaisuutta. Täydennä muistiterveyden osaamistasi suorittamalla myös kokonaisuuden muut opinnot: - Muistiterveyden edistäminen elämänkulussa - Elämää muistisairauden kanssa -opintojaksot