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Old age (YHT4NK26DIAK)

Type of studies
Continuous intake, Open University of Applied Sciences
Campuses
Diak joint implementation
Location
Online campus
Ilmoittautumisaika
24.11.2025—5.4.2026

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YHT4NK26DIAK Old age
Perustiedot
Code YHT4002A20S-3050
Extent 2
Study period 7.1.2026 – 3.5.2026
Teachers Riikka Tuominen, Vesa Vainiomäki
Office Diak joint implementation
Study programme BA in Health Care, Public Health Care, BA of Social Services, BA in Health Care, BA of Social Services, Christian Early Childhood Education and Care, BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing, BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work, BA of Social Services, Christian Youth Work
Sisältö
– the multidisciplinary basis of aging and analysing old age
– diversity of old age and the ability to function
– national and international old age policies
– changes related to aging
– reflection of professional personal growth
– values, objectives and working methods related to working with the elderly
– Act on Supporting the Functional Capacity of the Older Population and on Social and Health Services for Older Persons and quality recommendations
Learning outcomes
Students
– understand aging, old age and the life path and situations of the elderly from a multidisciplinary starting point
– are familiar with old-age and elder care policies, values, objectives, working methods and quality recommendations
– know how to assess and analyse their values, attitudes and ideas of humans in relation to the uniqueness of old age
Grading scale
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