Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022
Enrollment
29.03.2024 - 28.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Terhi Myller
- Anu Ihanus
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Jonna Puustinen
Groups
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SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
- You can describe the main key factors that promote brain health and prevent memory disorders
- You are able to analyse the effects of memory disorders on the functional ability and daily life of older people
- You are able to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin by various care, service and rehabilitation interventions as well as through multidisciplinary cooperation
- You are able to apply a memory-friendly approach in encounters with older people with memory disorders and their next of kin
Content
- Main factors in promoting brain and memory health
- Criteria for good care of people with memory disorders
- Care, rehabilitation and services to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin
- Memory-friendliness
- Evidence-based knowledge in memory work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 31.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Jenni Massinen
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Katri Palpatzis
Groups
-
SGAK25Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Objective
After having completed this course, you
- can describe the key concepts and the knowledge base in the nursing and rehabilitation care of older people
- can explain the foundation of active and healthy ageing
- can recognize human needs and individual resources in older people
- can define the stages of the nursing and rehabilitation process
- identify nursing and rehabilitation of older people as evidence-based practice
- know how to search for relevant gerontological knowledge from reliable information sources
Content
- Key concepts in nursing and rehabilitation care of older people.
- Active and healthy ageing
- Proactive and preventive work among older people
- Resource-based approach
- Nursing and rehabilitation process
- Evidence-based practice and key sources of information
- Principles of aseptic techniques and personal hygiene
- Principles of safe and ergonomic work practices
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
13.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Jenni Massinen
- Maiju Issakainen
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Katri Palpatzis
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
- You can support and promote active and healthy ageing through the means of care and rehabilitation
- You are able to cater for the individual needs of older people and support them through resource-based approach
- You are able to apply key methods in the nursing and rehabilitation care of older people as well as rehabilitative practices.
- You know how to implement safe care in accordance with the nursing and rehabilitation process when working among older people
- You know how to use evidence-based knowledge in your activities
Content
- Aseptic techniques
- Ergonomic practices and rehabilitative approach
- Patient transfers and assistive equipment
- Posture management and prevention of pressure ulcers
- Active and passive movement therapy, kinesiotherapy
- Nursing interventions and key nursing procedures
- Resource-based support of older people in their individual basic needs and in the activities of daily living
- Documentation and oral reporting
- Evidence-based practices
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Juha Pesonen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Anu Pukki
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
SGAK25Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Excercise Team 1
- Excercise Team 2
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
40 - 150
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Helena Ikonen
Teacher in charge
Helena Ikonen
Groups
-
SHAK25Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time Studies, Blended Learning, 2025
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SSAK25Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Spring, 2025
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SFAK25Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
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SGAK25Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Objective
You are familiar with the totality of social and health services and the key principles of guidance and supervision
You are familiar with the legislation governing the rights and obligations of the customer and the patient, as well as other key legislation
Familiarize yourself with the law of multidisciplinary recording
You will understand the societal change in the development of customer-centric services and the service system
You understand the importance of security and privacy requirements and ethics
You understand the role of the customer and the professional in using and controlling the use of electronic services
You can find out the customer's service needs and the services available
Can explain and describe the importance of recording in the multidisciplinary care, rehabilitation and service of a client / patient
You can explain and describe the importance of the legislation and various registers related to the production and use of information
You can explain and describe the requirements of legislation in the registration of the social and health sector
Content
Social, health and rehabilitation services
Service structures, organizational responsibility
Key legislation and customer registers
Social and health guidance and supervision
Social and health policy, current operational programs and strategies
Customer rights and involvement in the choice of services
Determining the customer's service needs and available services
Customer orientation, multifunctionality and multi-professionalism in customer service
Electronic transactions and digital services
Multidisciplinary recording
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 03.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 150
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anna Salo
- Satu Kinnunen
- Hilppa Mustonen
- Anu Ihanus
- Irmeli Stenberg-Louko
Teacher in charge
Satu Kinnunen
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
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SSAK24Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Spring, 2024
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SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
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SHAK24Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time Studies, Blended Learning, 2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 27.10.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Jaana Jussila
Teacher in charge
Jaana Jussila
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
• You can describe your studies and future profession in healthcare and social services both in speaking and writing.
• You can communicate appropriately in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
• You are able to research information and read texts related to applied gerontology.
• You master core vocabulary in the field of applied gerontology
Content
• studying at a university of applied sciences
• job description
• telephone communication
• email communication
• conversational skills
• client interview and guidance
• care related skills
• health conditions in older people
• field-specific terminology
• activities of daily living and assistive equipment
• reading and writing skills
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Tiia Turunen
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Tanskanen
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
A) Internal Medicine 1 ETCS
- You understand how most common internal medicine problems are diagnosed and treated
- You know how to use essential medical information when treating an internal medicine patient or client
B) Geriatrics 1 ETCS
- You know the most common geriatric disorders / illnesses and diseases
- You know how most common geriatric illnesses and diseases are diagnosed and treated
- You understand the main changes brought by ageing and morbidity characteristics associated with ageing
- You understand the evaluation of functional capacity and comprehensive geriatric assessment of older people
- You understand the basics and the challenges of pharmacotherapy and pain management in the care of older people
- You are able to assess nutrition and nutritional status in older people.
- You learn to apply knowledge related to the most common geriatric conditions and syndromes in the care of ageing clients
C) Pharmacology 1 ECTS
- You familiarize yourself with the most essential basic concepts of pharmacology
- You familiarize yourself with drug binding and drug response
- You familiarize yourself with the pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, indications, effect mechanisms and the most common adverse effects of the most commonly used medicines.
D) The Basics of Pharmacotherapy 2 ETCS
- You are familiar with the laws and principles governing pharmacotherapy
- You understand the principles of medication safety in social and health care
- You understand the need for medication and the evaluation of its effectiveness in multidisciplinary social and health care
- You understand the principles of rational pharmacotherapy (effectiveness, safety, economy, equality and quality) from the perspective of the individuals and society
- You can describe the medication process
- You know how to implement safe medication in accordance with the responsibilities of your own professional role
- You know how to plan, implement and evaluate the patient's daily medication
- You are familiar with different pharmaceutical dosage forms and routes of administration
- You can perform dosage calculations correctly as part of patient safety
- You understand the importance of adherence to medication
- You can guide the patient and their relatives in the correct dosing and use of medicines
- You know how to use the main databases in pharmacotherapy
- You know the basics of drug interactions and related side and adverse effects
Content
A) Internal Medicine 1 ETCS
- Neurological disorders (epilepsy, MS, Parkinson's disease, treatment of cerebral infarction)
- Common blood disorders and their treatment
- Cardiac disorders (basic ECG interpretations, arrhythmias and their treatment, treatment of pacemaker patients, treatment of acute myocardial infarction, valve defects and their treatment)
- Forms of cancer treatment and future prospects of cancer care
- Treatment of a kidney patient (treatment of a patient with a chronic renal failure, dialysis treatment)
- Urology (incontinence, kidney diseases)
- Asthma diagnostics and treatment
- Anticoagulants and their challenges
- Future prospects for the treatment of type 1 diabetes
- Future prospects for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
B) Geriatrics 1 ETCS
- Sickness and morbidity in old age
- Physiology of ageing, changes brought by ageing
- Clinical characteristics of the older patient (incl. frailty syndrome, gerastenia)
- Acutely ill older adults (incl. delirium, infections)
- Memory disorders - prevalence, etiology, diagnostics and symptoms (incl. AT, VCI, LBD, PDD, frontotemporal lobe degeneration)
- Functional capacity and geriatric assessment
- Pain management in older people
- Medication challenges in older people and overall evaluation of medication
- Nutritional status in older people and its assessment
C) Pharmacology 1 ETCS
Lecture materials and recordings on the topics above
D) The Basics of Pharmacotherapy 2 ETCS
- Supervision, laws and regulations governing pharmacotherapy
- The basics of medication safety
- Medication deviations
- Concepts of pharmacotherapy
- Pharmaceutical dosage forms
- Various routes of medicine administration
- Pharmacotherapy and aseptic techniques
- Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- Drug interactions, side and adverse effects
- Main databases in pharmacotherapy
- Pharmacotherapy process
- Patient education on medication adherence
- Medication competence and ethics in applied gerontology
- Subcutaneous and intramuscular injection techniques
- The basics of dosage calculations (where applicable)
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
24.02.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
Teacher in charge
Irmeli Stenberg-Louko
Groups
-
SGAK25Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Objective
You are able to define what is meant by wellbeing, health and functional capacity, as well as name the dimensions of functional capacity and the core content of the ICF. You identify the protective and risk factors for wellbeing and health. You are able to explore promotive and preventive work at various levels and define their good practices and recommendations. You can give examples of multi-professional work and sustainable development in the field of social and health care.
Content
- wellbeing, health and functional capacity
- dimensions of functional capacity and ICF
- protective and risk factors for well-being, health and functional capacity
- national recommendations on well-being and health
- the levels and methods of promotive and preventive work
- good and evidence-based practices in promotive and preventive work
- sustainable development
- multi-professional work in the social and health care
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 30.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 150
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
- Juha Jalovaara
- Irmeli Stenberg-Louko
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Groups
-
SSAK24Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Spring, 2024
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SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
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SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
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SHAK24Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time Studies, Blended Learning, 2024
Objective
You can define the key principles of highlighting worries, addressing concerns and motivational discussion methods and the RAI performance appraisal system, and apply the methods in practice
Content
Essential content:
Method for taking up one's worries:
- principles and steps for taking up
- a dialogue
- early intervention
Motivational discussion:
- phase model of behavior change
- key principles and methods of motivational discussion
- motivational discussion in practice
RAI assessment system:
- basics of RAI assessment system
- glossary and equipment of RAI assessment system
- implementation of RAI assessment and use of assessment data
Teaching methods
The course is completed online and includes assignments.
Student workload
2 credits correspond to 54 hours of the student's work
Further information
Before starting the study course, the student must have passed the HTT1 study course
AHOT (recognition and recognition of previously acquired skills):
If you have previously completed a study course method, return the certificate and/or study register extract and free-form application by e-mail to hanne.timonen@karelia.fi.
Subject the email: HTT 2, AHOT application/your name and student number
Application attachments: Add all the attachments corresponding to your work experience and/or education, with which you demonstrate previous experience.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
13.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Jatta Papunen
- Jenni Massinen
- Mirka Nisula
Teacher in charge
Jatta Papunen
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
29.03.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
30.09.2024 - 29.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Piia Kauhanen
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Jonna Puustinen
Groups
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
08.01.2025 - 23.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Piia Kauhanen
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Piia Kauhanen
Groups
-
SGAK25Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Objective
On completion of the course
A) Practical Training 4 cr
-You can encounter older people and their close relatives with appreciation
-You can interact professionally with an older adult
-You recognize the stages of an individual's life course
-You identify the individual needs and resources of older people
-You can observe older people in their own living environment
B) Professional Development, 1 cr
-You acquire self-reflection skills and skills to evaluate your own actions
-You can act as a student of higher education and learn to know working life practices
-You become a part of the student community and, for your part, promote an encouraging study atmosphere
-You take responsibility for your own studies and professional development
-You know the curriculum of your own degree programme
-You understand the process of personal study planning and know how to make your own personal study plan (HOPS)
-You know the principles and practices of the recognition of prior learning (AHOT)
-You know how to seek for study counselling if needed
-You can act according to the principle of subsidiarity
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Jonna Puustinen
Groups
-
SGAK22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022
Objective
- You can explain the effects of age-related changes on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- You can describe the specific issues of polypharmacy and medicine compatibility in the context of pharmacotherapy in older people.
- You can describe the principles of comprehensive assessment of pharmacotherapy in older people and multidisciplinary cooperation.
- You know how to implement and evaluate safe pharmacotherapy in older people in accordance with the responsibilities of your own role as an elderly care professional (Bachelor of Applied Gerontology).
- You can describe and find solutions for the implementation of safe pharmacotherapy in older people in different settings.
- You know how to guide and support older people and their next-of-kin in the implementation and adherence to pharmacotherapy.
Content
- The effect of age-related changes on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- The evaluation of pharmacotherapy and medicine compatibility in older people
- The specific features of pharmacotherapy in older people, including polypharmacy, pain medication and non-pharmacological approaches
- Safe pharmacotherapy in older people in various settings including gerontechnology in support of pharmacotherapy, adverse event reporting
- Adherence and guidance of older people in pharmacotherapy
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Jonna Puustinen
Groups
-
SGAS22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
Objective
- You can explain the effects of age-related changes on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- You can describe the specific issues of polypharmacy and medicine compatibility in the context of pharmacotherapy in older people.
- You can describe the principles of comprehensive assessment of pharmacotherapy in older people and multidisciplinary cooperation.
- You know how to implement and evaluate safe pharmacotherapy in older people in accordance with the responsibilities of your own role as an elderly care professional (Bachelor of Applied Gerontology).
- You can describe and find solutions for the implementation of safe pharmacotherapy in older people in different settings.
- You know how to guide and support older people and their next-of-kin in the implementation and adherence to pharmacotherapy.
Content
- The effect of age-related changes on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- The evaluation of pharmacotherapy and medicine compatibility in older people
- The specific features of pharmacotherapy in older people, including polypharmacy, pain medication and non-pharmacological approaches
- Safe pharmacotherapy in older people in various settings including gerontechnology in support of pharmacotherapy, adverse event reporting
- Adherence and guidance of older people in pharmacotherapy
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
RDI portion
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Piia Kauhanen
- Sanna Lötjönen
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Piia Kauhanen
Groups
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Terhi Myller
Teacher in charge
Terhi Myller
Groups
-
SGAK25Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Objective
A) Age-friendly society and professional ethical guidance
You can describe the starting points of an age-friendly society
You can describe economic, social and cultural rights
You are able to name national and key international ageing policies and programs
You can describe the legislation and professional guidance as a starting point for applied gerontological professionals’ work
B) Legislative guidance in the work of applied gerontological professionals
You can define the main starting points for ethical and client-oriented work for older people
You know how to define an older person's right to self-determination and legal capacity
You can describe the legal rights and responsibilities of applied gerontological professionals’
You can justify the work of the applied gerontological professionals from the point of view of legislation and professional ethical principles
Content
A) Age-friendly society and professional ethical guidance
An age-friendly society
Economic, social and cultural rights.
Key legislation and guidance documents
Ageing policy, strategies and recommendations for older people
Applied gerontological professionals’ ethical guidelines
B) Legislative guidance in the work of the applied gerontology
The self-determination and legal capacity of an older person
Status and rights of relatives
Applied gerontological professionals’ responsibilities and means to intervene e.g., in situations of abuse and exploitation, quality of service issues
Various notices
Legal means of anticipation from the perspective of the work of applied gerontological professionals’
Advocacy
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
RDI portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Piia Kauhanen
- Anu Ihanus
- Kirsi Autio
Teacher in charge
Piia Kauhanen
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
A) Practical Training 5.5 cr
- You understand the operating environments and the service structure in older people services (public, private and third and fourth sectors) from the perspective of an older adult
- You are able to apply legislation and recommendations related to the operating environments and services for older people
- You identify various operators providing services for older people (public, private, third and fourth sectors)
- You recognize the individual starting points of older people and know how to act in accordance with the ethical principles of the field in various operating environments for older people
- You acquire skills needed in professional interaction with older people and their relatives, and with the work community and various actors.
B) Professional Development 0.5 cr
- You can set goals for your own studies, develop your own professional growth and knowledge of the profession
- You know how to act in accordance with the guidelines of your profession and the rules of working life
- You can reflect on your own actions.
- You know how to act in a multi-professional team and how to interact professionally
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
13 op
RDI portion
13 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Terhi Myller
- Piia Kauhanen
- Anu Ihanus
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Piia Kauhanen
Groups
-
SGAK22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
13 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Terhi Myller
- Piia Kauhanen
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Katri Palpatzis
Groups
-
SGAS22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 10.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 300
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Degree Programme in Occupational Theraphy
Teachers
- Mirka Nisula
- Helena Ikonen
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Groups
-
SFNS22Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
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SHNS22Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time studies, fall, 2022
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SGAS22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
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SHAS22Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
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STNS22Public Health Nurse, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
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SSAS22Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Fall, 2022
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SSNS22Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
Management, Economy and Entrepreneurship 3 ECTS
I understand the environment in social and health care as a multidimensional and constantly changing entity
I am able to lead responsibly continuous development
I recognise labour law
I understand the principles and practices of strategic and related management
I understand the principles of social and health economics
I know the principles and practices relating to the creation and operation of a social and health business
Utilization of recorded information, knowledge management 2 ECTS
I know how to use the data generated in the customer's service and the organization's activities
I know how to evaluate multi-professionally generated data
I know to assess the reliability of information
Content
Management 2 ECTS
Social and health environment (e.g. different structures and cultures, technology and digitalisation, megatrends)
Strategic and related management (e.g. quality work and development, knowledge identification and communal knowledge management)
Different aspects of management (e.g. ethics, dialogicism, accountability, multidisciplinary, well-being at work)
Labour law, safety and safety at work
Economics and Entrepreneurship 1 ECTS
- Economic Competence and Budgeting
- Productification, Competition and Marketing
- Entrepreneurial Competence in Social and Health
Utilization of recorded information, knowledge management 2 ECTS
- Exploitation of recorded information multiprofessionally in social and health services
- Methods of utilization of information, quality of service, continuity of care and service, statistics, research
- Information management and guidance development locally and nationally
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Mirka Nisula
- Helena Ikonen
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Groups
-
SSNK23Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Spring, 2023
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SHAK23Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
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SHNK23Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time Studies, Spring, 2023
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SSAK23Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Spring, 2023
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SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
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SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
Management, Economy and Entrepreneurship 3 ECTS
I understand the environment in social and health care as a multidimensional and constantly changing entity
I am able to lead responsibly continuous development
I recognise labour law
I understand the principles and practices of strategic and related management
I understand the principles of social and health economics
I know the principles and practices relating to the creation and operation of a social and health business
Utilization of recorded information, knowledge management 2 ECTS
I know how to use the data generated in the customer's service and the organization's activities
I know how to evaluate multi-professionally generated data
I know to assess the reliability of information
Content
Management 2 ECTS
Social and health environment (e.g. different structures and cultures, technology and digitalisation, megatrends)
Strategic and related management (e.g. quality work and development, knowledge identification and communal knowledge management)
Different aspects of management (e.g. ethics, dialogicism, accountability, multidisciplinary, well-being at work)
Labour law, safety and safety at work
Economics and Entrepreneurship 1 ECTS
- Economic Competence and Budgeting
- Productification, Competition and Marketing
- Entrepreneurial Competence in Social and Health
Utilization of recorded information, knowledge management 2 ECTS
- Exploitation of recorded information multiprofessionally in social and health services
- Methods of utilization of information, quality of service, continuity of care and service, statistics, research
- Information management and guidance development locally and nationally
Teaching methods
Management, Economy and Entrepreneurship 3 ECTS
I understand the environment in social and health care as a multidimensional and constantly changing entity
I am able to lead responsibly continuous development
I recognise labour law
I understand the principles and practices of strategic and related management
I understand the principles of social and health economics
I know the principles and practices relating to the creation and operation of a social and health business
Utilization of recorded information, knowledge management 2 ECTS
I know how to use the data generated in the customer's service and the organization's activities
I know how to evaluate multi-professionally generated data
I know to assess the reliability of information
Sisältö
Suomeksi
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Henri Romppanen
Teacher in charge
Henri Romppanen
Groups
-
SGAK22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022
Objective
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Content
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Henri Romppanen
Teacher in charge
Henri Romppanen
Groups
-
SGAS22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
Objective
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Content
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Henri Romppanen
Teacher in charge
Henri Romppanen
Groups
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Content
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Henri Romppanen
Teacher in charge
Henri Romppanen
Groups
-
SGAK22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022
Objective
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Content
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Henri Romppanen
Teacher in charge
Henri Romppanen
Groups
-
SGAS22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
Objective
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Content
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Henri Romppanen
Teacher in charge
Henri Romppanen
Groups
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Content
Finland is a bilingual country. Therefore, students whose language of instruction at school has been Finnish or Swedish shall demonstrate that they have attained such level of Finnish and Swedish proficiency as required by § 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).
A student who has successfully completed the compulsory Swedish courses in his/her degree, will have the following text in his/her degree certificate:
The student has acquired the language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office according to the Act (424/2003, 6 §) with a grade of XXX in written language skills and XXX in spoken language skills (grading scale: satisfactory/good). The student has gained such written and oral skills in the obligatory English language required by the degree programme that are necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development (Decree 1129/2014, 7 § 2). The student has received his/her school education in the Finnish language and completed the maturity test in the Finnish language.
The assessment required by the language act is marked as follows:
good competence = 4
satisfactory competence = 2
No credits can be earned for this implementation.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 11.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Katri Palpatzis
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
- You can describe the principles of comprehensive gerontological and multidisciplinary assessment
- You are able to comprehensively assess and anticipate the health, well-being and functional capacity of older people, as well as the need for services in relation to the individual's resources, life and coping in their own environment.
- You are able to utilize various methods of assessing functional capacity and service needs
- You are able to use reliable information in a comprehensive assessment, taking into account the effectiveness of activities that promote the well-being of older people.
- You can communicate information about factors related to the health and well-being of older people
- You are able to use assessment data to support older people.
Content
- Comprehensive gerontological assessment
- Methods of assessing functional capacity and service needs
- Utilisation of evidence-based knowledge and assessment data
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
29.03.2024 - 28.04.2024
Timing
30.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Piia Kauhanen
Teacher in charge
Piia Kauhanen
Groups
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 06.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Anu Ihanus
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Anu Ihanus
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 40. Open UAS: 40.)
Groups
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
03.02.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Anu Ihanus
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 40. Open UAS: 40.)
Groups
-
KAKK25KEKarelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
5.5 op
Mode of delivery
9 % Contact teaching, 91 % Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Helena Ikonen
- Anu Ihanus
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Terhi Myller
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
A) Multidisciplinary Client Processes and Service Counselling 4 cr
- You are able to define phases of work processes of the applied gerontology professionals; first stage evaluation, needs' assessment, planning and aims' specification, definition of support and assistance, process evaluation and process closing
-You are able to assess, plan and implement need-based service entity of older people as a part of multiprofessional collaboration
-You are able to choose individual, statutory services and forms of support for older people
- You are able to create an individual service/care/rehabilition plan in multiprofessional collaboration
-You are able describe and apply case-management as an work orientation
-You are able to analyse guidance of older people and implement guidance considering individual needs
Content
- Work processes of applied gerontology professionals
-Case-management and service counselling
-Services and different forms of support and assistance
-Empowered and rehabilitation-supportative orientation
-Multiprofessional collaboration
-Security of clients and patients
-Specific questions of guidance of older people
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
12 op
RDI portion
12 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Piia Kauhanen
- Anu Ihanus
Teacher in charge
Piia Kauhanen
Groups
-
SGAS22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
29.09.2024 - 29.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
12 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Piia Kauhanen
- Anu Ihanus
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Piia Kauhanen
Groups
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 06.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 100
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Eini Hyppönen
- Marika Lappalainen
Teacher in charge
Eini Hyppönen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
Objective
You can define brain and memory functions as part of memory health.
You are able to interpret the importance of memory health promotion from the perspectives of well-being, health and functional capacity.
You are able to name the key themes of memory health promotion.
You are able to explain the connections between the key factors influencing memory health and well-being.
You recognize the importance of evidence-based information in memory health promotion.
Content
Brain and memory health promotion throughout the life span
Key factors in memory health promotion
Evidence-based knowledge and practice in memory health promotion
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
09.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Henri Romppanen
- Anu Ihanus
Teacher in charge
Katri Palpatzis
Groups
-
SGAS22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
Objective
- You know how to define family care and family nursing as part of the older people's individual care and support solutions
- You recognize older people in need of family care and family nursing
- You know how to guide older people and their next of kin in the processes of family care and family nursing
- You know how to support older people in the scope of family care and family nursing, carers and their next of kin as part of a multiprofessional network
- You recognize the development needs of family care and family nursing
- You recognize the special characteristics of the aging and the support needs of older people with disabilities
- You know how to support the inclusion, equality and self-determination of the older people with disabilities
Content
- Family care
- Family nursing
- Green care
- Family care and family nursing process
- Guidance to family care and family nursing
- Development of family care and family nursing
- Disability and aging
- Supporting and strengthening the right to self-determination, equality and inclusion
- Memory-friendlyness in family care and family nursing
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 02.02.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Henri Romppanen
- Anu Ihanus
Teacher in charge
Anu Ihanus
Groups
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
- You know how to define family care and family nursing as part of the older people's individual care and support solutions
- You recognize older people in need of family care and family nursing
- You know how to guide older people and their next of kin in the processes of family care and family nursing
- You know how to support older people in the scope of family care and family nursing, carers and their next of kin as part of a multiprofessional network
- You recognize the development needs of family care and family nursing
- You recognize the special characteristics of the aging and the support needs of older people with disabilities
- You know how to support the inclusion, equality and self-determination of the older people with disabilities
Content
- Family care
- Family nursing
- Green care
- Family care and family nursing process
- Guidance to family care and family nursing
- Development of family care and family nursing
- Disability and aging
- Supporting and strengthening the right to self-determination, equality and inclusion
- Memory-friendlyness in family care and family nursing
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Complementary Studies
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
5 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Industrial Management
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in International Business
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering
- Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
- Business Academy
- Degree Programme in Forestry
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
- Degree Programme in Tourism and Service Business
- Degree Programme in Occupational Theraphy
- Degree Programme in Media
Teachers
- Timo Pakarinen
- Martha Balerina
- Kirsi Tanskanen
- Noora Silvennoinen
- Kirsi Autio
- Riikka Kaasinen
- Riikka Räsänen
- Mikko Lahti
- Sanna Turunen
- Kaija Saramäki
- Jukka Tulonen
Teacher in charge
Liisa Timonen
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
Objective
This orientative course is obligatory for all students who go for the first time to exchange.
Content
Doing the assignments helps you with preparations and adaption to the new environment. Reflection and sharing experience to others after exchange is also essential part of exchange.
Teaching methods
More information in StudentINtra Pakki: https://kareliauas.sharepoint.com/sites/Internationality/SitePages/Language-&-Culture-preparation-(OLS-&-Moodle-courses).aspx
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
More information in StudentINtra Pakki: https://kareliauas.sharepoint.com/sites/Internationality/SitePages/Language-&-Culture-preparation-(OLS-&-Moodle-courses).aspx
Further information
Contact your international coordinator after you have completed all the assignments.
Contact information in Pakki: https://kareliauas.sharepoint.com/sites/Internationality/SitePages/Contact.aspx
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 02.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Jari Uimonen
- Piia Kauhanen
Teacher in charge
Piia Kauhanen
Groups
-
SGAK25Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Objective
A) Sociocultural work with older people and professional interaction
You recognize different theories and concepts of ageing
You know how to define sociocultural work with older people
You understand the significance of values, attitudes and ethics as a standing point for gerontological work
You can name the dimensions of participation and agency in active ageing
You can describe the lifespan of older people and individual ageing related to it on empowering way
You understand the basis of professional interaction, communication and reflection
Content
A)
Theories and concepts of ageing
Sociocultural work with older people
Participation and agency
Values, attitudes and ethical thinking
Professional interaction and communication
Reflection
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
29.03.2024 - 28.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Minna Hoffren
Teacher in charge
Olli Haapiainen
Groups
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
10.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Henri Romppanen
Teacher in charge
Henri Romppanen
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
- You can describe your studies and future profession.
- You can communicate in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
- You are able to research information and read texts related to applied gerontology.
- You master core vocabulary in the field of applied gerontology
Content
- studying at a university of applied sciences
- job description
- telephone and email communication
- applying for work
- care related skills
- health conditions in older people
- client interview and guidance
- assistive equipment
- field-specific terminology
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Juha Jalovaara
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Anu Ihanus
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Olli Haapiainen
Teacher in charge
Olli Haapiainen
Groups
-
SGAS22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
29.09.2024 - 29.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Olli Haapiainen
Teacher in charge
Olli Haapiainen
Groups
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 01.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Piia Kauhanen
- Anu Ihanus
Teacher in charge
Piia Kauhanen
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
You can describe the agency of the older people in sociocultural gerontological work
You can describe the phenomena attached to ageing and old people’s everyday life
You can define the ways to give support for old people’s agency from individual, communal and societal aspects
You recognize social and health risks and their background that can threaten wellbeing of older people
You can explain the basics of older people’s counselling
You can apply the principles of older people’s couselling
Content
Dimensions of individual, communal and societal dimension
Supporting one’s agency and participation
Accessibility
Principles of dialogical and solution-based counselling
Diversity of gender, sexuality, family and relationships
Diversity of cultures
Maltreatment
Mental problems, substance abuse and functional addictions
Loneliness and memory disorders
Spirituality
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Riitta Räsänen
- Riitta Muhonen
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Katri Palpatzis
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Anne Ryhänen
- Tuula Martiskainen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
The goal is that you:
- can describe the philosophical starting points of research and development
- can explain the key concepts of research
- can tell the different stages of the research and development process
- can describe the methods of research and development and apply them in your own thesis process
Content
Contents:
- introduction to research methods
- quantitative and qualitative research methods and research thesis
- development work process and methods as well as functional thesis
- ethics and reliability
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Terhi Myller
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Groups
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
The aim is that you
- can apply research and development methods
- acquire skills needed in the thesis process
- understand the purpose and use of various innovative methods in the fields of health and social care and education (e.g. experimental development and service design)
- can apply various innovation methods
- become familiar with the methods for futures research
Content
A multidisciplinary and multi-professional approach
The study unit / the course is divided into two sections:
- A: multidisciplinary development and innovation, 2cr
- B: field-specific section; basics of the thesis, 2 cr
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Tiina Soininen
- Terhi Myller
Teacher in charge
Terhi Myller
Groups
-
SGAK22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Heli Makkonen
Teacher in charge
Terhi Myller
Groups
-
SGAS22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
02.12.2024 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Piia Kauhanen
- Anu Ihanus
Teacher in charge
Piia Kauhanen
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Piia Kauhanen
- Anu Ihanus
Teacher in charge
Anu Ihanus
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Evaluation scale
H-5