Opinto-opas
2002
Study guide
2002
Opinto-opas · Laurea – opinto-opas 2002–2003
13.5 Other Studies In Health Care and Social Services
Study guide · Laurea – Study Guide 2002–2003
13.5 Other Studies In Health Care and Social Services
Laurea – Study Guide 2002–2003
13.5 Other Studies In Health Care and Social Services
Laurea Polytechnic
Hyvinkää Institute
Health Care Studies
Contact Person: Ms. Hannele Leinonen
Uudenmaankatu 22
FIN-05800 Hyvinkää
Tel. + 358 20 578 7703
Mob.+ 358 40 571 0743
Fax + 358 20 578 7740
Email: hannele.leinonen@laurea.fi
Health Care Community and Environment 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objectives and Content
The student is able to recognize health needs in communities. He/she knows the connections between the environment and health. The student is also able to gain knowledge of health care systems and health care education.
Methods
Lectures, Assignments
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Laurea Polytechnic
Tuusulanjärvi Institute
Social Services
Contact person: Ms. Mari Syrjäpalo
Sibeliuksenväylä 55
FIN-04400 Järvenpää
Tel. + 358 20 5787 913
Fax + 358 20 5787 901
Email: mari.syrjapalo@laurea.fi
ET2036 Encounters 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objectives
To get students from different countries to work as a team
Content
Different methods of team building, role plays and drama are used for creating a feeling of "us" and reducing tension in groups. Students' own feelings during the different exercises will form the basis for the discussions of the different methods used and thus learning by doing they will be able to apply the methods used in to their own work with different groups.
Prerequisites
Some exchange students must be included in the group
Method
Different methods of team building, drama and role plays
Assessment
Continuous assessment
Semester
Period 4
TY7507 Women in Different Cultures 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student increases his/her awareness about the position of women in different parts of the world.
Content
Studies of the different cultural and social factors affecting the position of women in different countries. Basic methods of women studies and cultural analysis.
Prerequisites
None
Method
Lectures, workshops, student presentations, novel analysis and written report
Assessment
Continuous assessment and written report
Semester
Period 4
International Social Work Symposium Working in Networks 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student takes part in the international social services symposium ‘Working in Networks’ arranged by Laurea Polytechnic in Järvenpää in October 2002. The themes of the symposium are, for example, co-operation and networking in the social and health care field in Finland and the role of information technology in customer service in the social and health care field. The student has a possibility of participating in various types of tasks which are to be agreed on more in detail with the teacher responsible at Laurea. In addition, the student has a possibility of taking part in the trip to Tallinn on Oct, 23.
Prerequisites
None
Method
Lectures, workshops, portfolio
Assessment
Pass/Fail
Semester
Period 2: 20- 22.10 2002.
Laurea Polytechnic
Vantaa Institute
Nursing and Public Health Nursing
Contact person: Ms. Tuula Ikonen
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 395
Fax + 358 20 5787 300
Email: tuula.ikonen@laurea.fi
Multicultural Aspects of Social and Health Care 12 CR / 18 ECTS Credits
The teachers and students of this module come from several countries representing different cultures and thus offering possibilities to discuss and reflect similarities and differences at the level of policy making, organisations, education and practice. Application deadline, end of October.
SH7520 Social and Health Care in Finland 1.5 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student:
- is aware of the Finnish social and health care system in context of national and international health policy
- recognises differences and similarities in the social and health care systems compared to his/ her own country.
- is aware of community profile and community analyse
- is aware of methods of health promotion and health education
Content Global and national trends in health issues, social and health policy.
The Finnish social and health problems, health care system, regulations, organisations
Community profile, community analyse
Methods of health promotion and health education
Prerequisites
Student of various fields of study will be accepted
Methods
self directed preparatory assignment, lecturers, study visits, group work, seminars, individual tutorial support.
Assessment
Written report, oral presentation.
Semester
Period 3 – 4, spring
SH7521 Social and Health Care in Cultural Perspective 1 - 4 CR / 1.5 - 6 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student enhances his/her cultural awareness, and professional knowledge and skills in multicultural issues.
Content
Social and health problems in different cultures; transcultural nursing, professional values in cultural perspective
Prerequisites
For Bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social work students.
Methods
Lectures, study visits, group work, seminars, individual tutorial support.
Assessment
Written report, oral presentation.
Semester
Period 3 – 4, spring
SH7522 Current Issues in Quality Insurance of Infection Control 1 – 2 CR / 1.5 – 3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student:
- is aware of the current challenges in infection control in social and health care.
- understands the importance of the co-operation against nosocomial and community –acquired infections during the clients/ patient’s health care process.
- understands the keynotes of the infection control policy in collaboration with primary and secondary levels of health care an is able to follow this policy during his/her clinical in Finnish health/ social care organisations.
Content Definition of infection, the principles of infection control and universal precautions against hospital or personnel acquired infections,
Prerequisites
For bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social work students.
Methods
Lectures, group work, literature review
Assessment
Written standards and criteria of universal infection control policy in student’s own clinical field.
Semester
Period 3 – 4, spring
SH7523 Clinical Studies in Health and Social Sector 4 – 8 CR / 6 – 12 ECTS Credits
Objectives
To explore different aspects, including experimental ones, of professional practice. To demonstrate growth and development of the professional self.
Content
Clinical placements in hospitals, health care centres, voluntary organisations, experimental projects and/ or participation in the international projects in Russia ( St. Petersburg area) or Estonia.
Prerequisites
For 2-3 year bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social students.
Methods
Individual tutorial support.
Assessment
Reflective diary, assessment of practice.
Semester
Period 3 – 4, spring
The more detailed content of the Module may vary annually based on the individual goals of the participating students.
Laurea Polytechnic
Vantaa Institute
Social Services
Contact Person: Ms. Riitta Ahos
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 351
Fax. + 358 20 5787 301
Email: riitta.ahos@laurea.fi
SS7609 Women as Drug Users 0.66 - 1.33 CR / 1 – 2 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The aim of this study unit is to lighten the situation in Ireland with regard to drug use, HIV and the social work system.
Content
Alcohol and drug use in Ireland; policy and practical issues. Harm reduction hierarchy. Women as drug users; treatment, Criminal justice and social work system.
Method
Lectures and written report
Semester
Period 3
SS7610 Child Care, the Family and Gender 1 – 2 CR / 1.5 – 3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student is able to assess different social work approaches to Child Care in European countries. The student is able to analyse convergences and divergences of social care patterns for the future. The student develops an understanding of new working procedures in Child Care, especially solution-centred and family- centred working methods.
Content
Trends in Child Care in Western Europe. Convergences and divergences in Child Care policy and practice across Europe. Critical questions about Child Care in Europe. New working methods.
Prerequisites
Second or third year university/Polytechnic students
Method
Lectures, workshops.
Assessment
Level of activity. Examination/essay (1-5).
Semester
Period 3
SS7611 Self Help Groups 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student acquires knowledge of the basic idea and use of Self Help Groups as a social work method.
Content
Basic idea and support of self help groups as a social work method. Achievements and activities of support groups.
Self-help Clearinghouses in Germany and other countries
Prerequisites
Second year students
Method
Lectures and group work
Assessment
Continuous assessment
Semester
Period 3
Hyvinkää Institute
Health Care Studies
Contact Person: Ms. Hannele Leinonen
Uudenmaankatu 22
FIN-05800 Hyvinkää
Tel. + 358 20 578 7703
Mob.+ 358 40 571 0743
Fax + 358 20 578 7740
Email: hannele.leinonen@laurea.fi
Health Care Community and Environment 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objectives and Content
The student is able to recognize health needs in communities. He/she knows the connections between the environment and health. The student is also able to gain knowledge of health care systems and health care education.
Methods
Lectures, Assignments
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Laurea Polytechnic
Tuusulanjärvi Institute
Social Services
Contact person: Ms. Mari Syrjäpalo
Sibeliuksenväylä 55
FIN-04400 Järvenpää
Tel. + 358 20 5787 913
Fax + 358 20 5787 901
Email: mari.syrjapalo@laurea.fi
ET2036 Encounters 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objectives
To get students from different countries to work as a team
Content
Different methods of team building, role plays and drama are used for creating a feeling of "us" and reducing tension in groups. Students' own feelings during the different exercises will form the basis for the discussions of the different methods used and thus learning by doing they will be able to apply the methods used in to their own work with different groups.
Prerequisites
Some exchange students must be included in the group
Method
Different methods of team building, drama and role plays
Assessment
Continuous assessment
Semester
Period 4
TY7507 Women in Different Cultures 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student increases his/her awareness about the position of women in different parts of the world.
Content
Studies of the different cultural and social factors affecting the position of women in different countries. Basic methods of women studies and cultural analysis.
Prerequisites
None
Method
Lectures, workshops, student presentations, novel analysis and written report
Assessment
Continuous assessment and written report
Semester
Period 4
International Social Work Symposium Working in Networks 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student takes part in the international social services symposium ‘Working in Networks’ arranged by Laurea Polytechnic in Järvenpää in October 2002. The themes of the symposium are, for example, co-operation and networking in the social and health care field in Finland and the role of information technology in customer service in the social and health care field. The student has a possibility of participating in various types of tasks which are to be agreed on more in detail with the teacher responsible at Laurea. In addition, the student has a possibility of taking part in the trip to Tallinn on Oct, 23.
Prerequisites
None
Method
Lectures, workshops, portfolio
Assessment
Pass/Fail
Semester
Period 2: 20- 22.10 2002.
Laurea Polytechnic
Vantaa Institute
Nursing and Public Health Nursing
Contact person: Ms. Tuula Ikonen
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 395
Fax + 358 20 5787 300
Email: tuula.ikonen@laurea.fi
Multicultural Aspects of Social and Health Care 12 CR / 18 ECTS Credits
The teachers and students of this module come from several countries representing different cultures and thus offering possibilities to discuss and reflect similarities and differences at the level of policy making, organisations, education and practice. Application deadline, end of October.
SH7520 Social and Health Care in Finland 1.5 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student:
- is aware of the Finnish social and health care system in context of national and international health policy
- recognises differences and similarities in the social and health care systems compared to his/ her own country.
- is aware of community profile and community analyse
- is aware of methods of health promotion and health education
Content Global and national trends in health issues, social and health policy.
The Finnish social and health problems, health care system, regulations, organisations
Community profile, community analyse
Methods of health promotion and health education
Prerequisites
Student of various fields of study will be accepted
Methods
self directed preparatory assignment, lecturers, study visits, group work, seminars, individual tutorial support.
Assessment
Written report, oral presentation.
Semester
Period 3 – 4, spring
SH7521 Social and Health Care in Cultural Perspective 1 - 4 CR / 1.5 - 6 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student enhances his/her cultural awareness, and professional knowledge and skills in multicultural issues.
Content
Social and health problems in different cultures; transcultural nursing, professional values in cultural perspective
Prerequisites
For Bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social work students.
Methods
Lectures, study visits, group work, seminars, individual tutorial support.
Assessment
Written report, oral presentation.
Semester
Period 3 – 4, spring
SH7522 Current Issues in Quality Insurance of Infection Control 1 – 2 CR / 1.5 – 3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student:
- is aware of the current challenges in infection control in social and health care.
- understands the importance of the co-operation against nosocomial and community –acquired infections during the clients/ patient’s health care process.
- understands the keynotes of the infection control policy in collaboration with primary and secondary levels of health care an is able to follow this policy during his/her clinical in Finnish health/ social care organisations.
Content Definition of infection, the principles of infection control and universal precautions against hospital or personnel acquired infections,
Prerequisites
For bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social work students.
Methods
Lectures, group work, literature review
Assessment
Written standards and criteria of universal infection control policy in student’s own clinical field.
Semester
Period 3 – 4, spring
SH7523 Clinical Studies in Health and Social Sector 4 – 8 CR / 6 – 12 ECTS Credits
Objectives
To explore different aspects, including experimental ones, of professional practice. To demonstrate growth and development of the professional self.
Content
Clinical placements in hospitals, health care centres, voluntary organisations, experimental projects and/ or participation in the international projects in Russia ( St. Petersburg area) or Estonia.
Prerequisites
For 2-3 year bachelor of nursing or bachelor of social students.
Methods
Individual tutorial support.
Assessment
Reflective diary, assessment of practice.
Semester
Period 3 – 4, spring
The more detailed content of the Module may vary annually based on the individual goals of the participating students.
Laurea Polytechnic
Vantaa Institute
Social Services
Contact Person: Ms. Riitta Ahos
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 351
Fax. + 358 20 5787 301
Email: riitta.ahos@laurea.fi
SS7609 Women as Drug Users 0.66 - 1.33 CR / 1 – 2 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The aim of this study unit is to lighten the situation in Ireland with regard to drug use, HIV and the social work system.
Content
Alcohol and drug use in Ireland; policy and practical issues. Harm reduction hierarchy. Women as drug users; treatment, Criminal justice and social work system.
Method
Lectures and written report
Semester
Period 3
SS7610 Child Care, the Family and Gender 1 – 2 CR / 1.5 – 3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student is able to assess different social work approaches to Child Care in European countries. The student is able to analyse convergences and divergences of social care patterns for the future. The student develops an understanding of new working procedures in Child Care, especially solution-centred and family- centred working methods.
Content
Trends in Child Care in Western Europe. Convergences and divergences in Child Care policy and practice across Europe. Critical questions about Child Care in Europe. New working methods.
Prerequisites
Second or third year university/Polytechnic students
Method
Lectures, workshops.
Assessment
Level of activity. Examination/essay (1-5).
Semester
Period 3
SS7611 Self Help Groups 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student acquires knowledge of the basic idea and use of Self Help Groups as a social work method.
Content
Basic idea and support of self help groups as a social work method. Achievements and activities of support groups.
Self-help Clearinghouses in Germany and other countries
Prerequisites
Second year students
Method
Lectures and group work
Assessment
Continuous assessment
Semester
Period 3