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My Active Life in Eldery Age (5 cr)

Code: SF10042-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 03.09.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
18.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
1 - 80
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
Teachers
Anne Ryhänen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Scheduling groups
Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20 . Open UAS : 20.)
Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.)
Small groups
Open UAS students
Degree students
Course
SF10042

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

Make a Meaningful Impact: Deepen Your Expertise in Supporting the Functional Ability of Older Adults!
This course provides you with practical tools for assessing and supporting functional ability in a client-centered way.

After completing this course, you will:

- Be able to describe the concept of functional ability within the ICF framework.
- Be able to assess the functional ability of older adults using high-quality evaluation methods and apply the results in goal setting and monitoring changes.
- Be able to set GAS goals collaboratively with the client.
- Know strategies to increase clients' daily activity levels.
- Be able to document functional ability in a client-centered manner.
- Understand how to utilize networks to support the functional ability of older adults.

Content

-Supporting the Functional Ability of Older Adults – A Key to Well-being and Independence
Supporting the functional ability of older adults promotes independent living, reduces the need for assistance, and helps prevent accidents. It also lowers healthcare costs and contributes to an age-friendly society where older adults are equal participants. Maintaining functional ability enhances mental health, social well-being, and ensures a dignified aging process. Even small actions, such as increasing physical activity and social support, can significantly improve the quality of life for older adults.

Course Topics:
- Functional ability of older adults (ICF)
- Assessment of functional ability in older adults
- Setting GAS (Goal Attainment Scaling) goals
- Strategies to improve and maintain functional ability
- Client-centered documentation of functional capacity
- Networks supporting the functional ability of older adults

This course is suitable for professionals in the social and healthcare sector as well as students preparing for a career in the field.

Location and time

Itsenäinen verkko-opiskelu opintojakson moodlessa ja käytännön opiskelu.

Materials

Opintojakson moodlen materiaali.

Teaching methods

Opintojakso sopii erityisesti sote-alan toimijoille, mutta soveltuu myös kaikille ikääntyvien kanssa toimiville, toimintaa suunnitteleville tai tulevaisuudessa liiketoimintaa ikääntyville suunnitteleville.

Opiskelija toteuttaa yhdelle ikäihmiselle toimintakyvyn arvioinnin ja suunnitelman (GAS-tavoitteet) sekä toimintakykyä ylläpitävää toimintaa ja raportoi toteutuksen.

Completion alternatives

Ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja.

Student workload

5 x 27 h = 135 h itsenäistä työtä

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