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Safe, Aesthetic and Accessible Environment (4cr)

Code: SG10014-3004

General information


Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
RDI portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Geronomikoulutus (SG)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
Katri Palpatzis
Riitta Räsänen
Jaakko Sivonen
Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Katri Palpatzis
Groups
SGAK24
Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Course
SG10014

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

• You are able to define factors that enhance safety, aesthetics, accessibility, and usability in the living environment of older adults
• You can identify care, support, and rehabilitation solutions to promote the well-being of older adults in various living environments
• You are able to identify various communication aids and utilize them when interacting with older adults
• You are able to develop the prevention, recognition, and management of threatening and violent situations

Content

- Safety, aesthetics, accessibility, and availability
- Rural and urban environments
- Built environment and natural surroundings
- Green care
- Various living environments, memory-friendly housing
- Home, home care, and other long-term care settings
- Services delivered from home and returning home
- Solutions for long distances
- Fall prevention
- Accessibility assessment, home modifications, and assistive device evaluation as part of a multidisciplinary team
- AVEKKI training

Materials

Materiaalilistaus löytyy Moodle-oppimisympäristöstä.

Teaching methods

A: Turvallinen, esteettinen ja saavutettava ympäristö
- Itsenäisesti tehtävä oppimistehtävä: turvallisuus, esteettisyys ja saavutettavuus kartoitus
- Opintokäynti
- Seminaari
B: Avekki perusteet
- Itsenäinen opiskelu: Avekin perusteet
- Lähiopetus: Avekki harjoitteet

Employer connections

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