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Service System and Legislation in Social and Health CareLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: SZ00CI69

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Teppo Karapalo
  • Riikka Rantanen

Objective

The aim of the course is understanding the healthcare and social services system and the legislation that governs it.

Competences:

Ethics (common for all)
Sustainable development (common for all)

Social service system competences (Degree Programme in Social Services)
Rehabilitation service system (Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling)
Advocacy and promotion of occupational therapy services (Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy)
Professional and interprofessional action (Degree Programme in Physiotherapy)

Intended learning outcomes:

You know the principles and values of professional ethics in your field and are able to link them to the service system and legislation. You know how to promote equality and non-discrimination and account for the realisation of diversity and accessibility in the service system.

You are able to use information related to your field to find sustainable solutions and operating models for the service system.

You are familiar with the Social Welfare Act, the Health Care Act and the legislation that safeguards the status and rights of clients. You are familiar with the ways in which wellbeing services counties’, municipalities’, and private and third sectors’ social, health and education services are organised and provided, and how guidance and supervision are arranged. You understand the significance of the service system as part of social security and social sustainability.

Content

The core content of the course comprises understanding the healthcare and social services system and the legislation that governs it.

Students also explore the values and principles that guide the service system as well as the client's participation and agency in the service system.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1= You are able to describe the social welfare and healthcare service system and name acts that govern it. You are able to describe what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system.

2= You are able to describe the social welfare and healthcare service system and give examples of it. You are able to define acts governing the service system. You are able to explain what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3= You are able to present the social welfare and healthcare service system and give examples of it. You are able to apply acts governing the service system. You are able to explain what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system. You are able to explain how the above-mentioned matters are manifested in practice.

4= You are able to present and justify the social welfare and healthcare service system and interpret the legislation that governs it. You are able to analyse what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system. You are able to justify how the above-mentioned matters are manifested in practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5= You are able to present and justify the social welfare and healthcare service system and evaluate the legislation that governs it. You are able to analyse what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system. You are able to justify how the above-mentioned matters are manifested in practice. You are able to link themes to a broader societal context.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 27.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Riikka Rantanen
  • Teppo Karapalo
  • Minna Seikkula
Teacher in charge

Teppo Karapalo

Groups
  • STT24S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • ZJASOS24SM
    Avoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, sosionomi monimuoto
  • ZJASKO24SM
    Avoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, kuntoutuksen ohjaaja monimuoto
  • SKO24SM
    Kuntoutuksen ohjaaja (AMK)
  • ZJASFT24S1
    Avoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, fysioterapeutti päivä
  • SFT24S1
    Fysioterapeutin tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • ZJM24SSVGKL
    Avoin AMK, sote, 2. asteen väylä, Gradia lukiot,, kuntoutus- ja sosiaaliala
  • ZJM24SSVGKA
    Avoin AMK, sote, 2. asteen väylä, Gradia ammatillinen, kuntoutus- ja sosiaaliala
  • ZJASTT24S1
    Avoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, toimintaterapeutti, päiväopetus
  • SOS24SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)

Objectives

The aim of the course is understanding the healthcare and social services system and the legislation that governs it.

Competences:

Ethics (common for all)
Sustainable development (common for all)

Social service system competences (Degree Programme in Social Services)
Rehabilitation service system (Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling)
Advocacy and promotion of occupational therapy services (Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy)
Professional and interprofessional action (Degree Programme in Physiotherapy)

Intended learning outcomes:

You know the principles and values of professional ethics in your field and are able to link them to the service system and legislation. You know how to promote equality and non-discrimination and account for the realisation of diversity and accessibility in the service system.

You are able to use information related to your field to find sustainable solutions and operating models for the service system.

You are familiar with the Social Welfare Act, the Health Care Act and the legislation that safeguards the status and rights of clients. You are familiar with the ways in which wellbeing services counties’, municipalities’, and private and third sectors’ social, health and education services are organised and provided, and how guidance and supervision are arranged. You understand the significance of the service system as part of social security and social sustainability.

Content

The core content of the course comprises understanding the healthcare and social services system and the legislation that governs it.

Students also explore the values and principles that guide the service system as well as the client's participation and agency in the service system.

Time and location

The course will take place entirely online from 26.8.-27.10.2024 in scheduled webinars.

Learning materials and recommended literature

FINLEX. Up-to-date legislation, e.g. the Health Care Act and the Social Welfare Act..
Ihalainen, Jarmo, Kettunen Terttu. Turvaverkko vai trampoliini; sosiaaliturvan mahdollisuudet. WSOYpro, 2016.
Laaksonen, H., Laitinen, H. & Hiilamo, H. 2020. Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon järjestelmä. Sanoma Pro Oy.
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan eettinen perusta. 2011. Valtakunnallinen sosiaali- ja terveysalan eettinen neuvottelukunta ETENE.

Teaching methods

The course uses online teaching (webinars), learning assignments, independent study alone and in groups as teaching and learning methods. During the course you will keep a learning diary reflecting on the topics studied.

For all webinars you will come prepared according to the instructions given in advance. You will work in small groups in the webinars according to the topic to be covered. Webinars are interactive learning situations.

Practical training and working life connections

The course includes a visit to various organisations in cooperation with the Civic Activity Center e Matara on 10.10., which you can participate in remotely or by visiting the site.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

During the course, you will work with a partner on a written learning task. A detailed timetable for the assignment can be found in the course Moodle.

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

Webinars 3 x 4 h and preparation 3 x 3 h = 21 h
Matara visit 4 h
Learning task (pair work) 33 h
Independent work 23 h

Total 81 h = 3 credits

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

The course grade consists of a numerical learning task assessed on a scale of 0-5. The learning task includes a self-assessment part.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1= You are able to describe the social welfare and healthcare service system and name acts that govern it. You are able to describe what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system.

2= You are able to describe the social welfare and healthcare service system and give examples of it. You are able to define acts governing the service system. You are able to explain what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3= You are able to present the social welfare and healthcare service system and give examples of it. You are able to apply acts governing the service system. You are able to explain what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system. You are able to explain how the above-mentioned matters are manifested in practice.

4= You are able to present and justify the social welfare and healthcare service system and interpret the legislation that governs it. You are able to analyse what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system. You are able to justify how the above-mentioned matters are manifested in practice.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5= You are able to present and justify the social welfare and healthcare service system and evaluate the legislation that governs it. You are able to analyse what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system. You are able to justify how the above-mentioned matters are manifested in practice. You are able to link themes to a broader societal context.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 27.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Riikka Rantanen
  • Teppo Karapalo
  • Minna Seikkula
Teacher in charge

Teppo Karapalo

Groups
  • STT24S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • ZJASOS24SM
    Avoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, sosionomi monimuoto
  • ZJASKO24SM
    Avoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, kuntoutuksen ohjaaja monimuoto
  • SKO24SM
    Kuntoutuksen ohjaaja (AMK)
  • ZJASFT24S1
    Avoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, fysioterapeutti päivä
  • SFT24S1
    Fysioterapeutin tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • ZJASTT24S1
    Avoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, toimintaterapeutti, päiväopetus
  • ZJA24SS
    Avoin AMK, sote
  • SOS24SM
    Sosionomi (AMK)

Objectives

The aim of the course is understanding the healthcare and social services system and the legislation that governs it.

Competences:

Ethics (common for all)
Sustainable development (common for all)

Social service system competences (Degree Programme in Social Services)
Rehabilitation service system (Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling)
Advocacy and promotion of occupational therapy services (Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy)
Professional and interprofessional action (Degree Programme in Physiotherapy)

Intended learning outcomes:

You know the principles and values of professional ethics in your field and are able to link them to the service system and legislation. You know how to promote equality and non-discrimination and account for the realisation of diversity and accessibility in the service system.

You are able to use information related to your field to find sustainable solutions and operating models for the service system.

You are familiar with the Social Welfare Act, the Health Care Act and the legislation that safeguards the status and rights of clients. You are familiar with the ways in which wellbeing services counties’, municipalities’, and private and third sectors’ social, health and education services are organised and provided, and how guidance and supervision are arranged. You understand the significance of the service system as part of social security and social sustainability.

Content

The core content of the course comprises understanding the healthcare and social services system and the legislation that governs it.

Students also explore the values and principles that guide the service system as well as the client's participation and agency in the service system.

Time and location

The course will take place entirely online from 26.8.-27.10.2024 in scheduled webinars.

Learning materials and recommended literature

FINLEX. Up-to-date legislation, e.g. the Health Care Act and the Social Welfare Act..
Ihalainen, Jarmo, Kettunen Terttu. Turvaverkko vai trampoliini; sosiaaliturvan mahdollisuudet. WSOYpro, 2016.
Laaksonen, H., Laitinen, H. & Hiilamo, H. 2020. Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon järjestelmä. Sanoma Pro Oy.
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan eettinen perusta. 2011. Valtakunnallinen sosiaali- ja terveysalan eettinen neuvottelukunta ETENE.

Teaching methods

The course uses online teaching (webinars), learning assignments, independent study alone and in groups as teaching and learning methods. During the course you will keep a learning diary reflecting on the topics studied.

For all webinars you will come prepared according to the instructions given in advance. You will work in small groups in the webinars according to the topic to be covered. Webinars are interactive learning situations.

Practical training and working life connections

The course includes a visit to various organisations in cooperation with the Civic Activity Center e Matara on 10.10., which you can participate in remotely or by visiting the site.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

During the course, you will work with a partner on a written learning task. A detailed timetable for the assignment can be found in the course Moodle.

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

Webinars 3 x 4 h and preparation 3 x 3 h = 21 h
Matara visit 4 h
Learning task (pair work) 33 h
Independent work 23 h

Total 81 h = 3 credits

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

The course grade consists of a numerical learning task assessed on a scale of 0-5. The learning task includes a self-assessment part.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1= You are able to describe the social welfare and healthcare service system and name acts that govern it. You are able to describe what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system.

2= You are able to describe the social welfare and healthcare service system and give examples of it. You are able to define acts governing the service system. You are able to explain what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3= You are able to present the social welfare and healthcare service system and give examples of it. You are able to apply acts governing the service system. You are able to explain what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system. You are able to explain how the above-mentioned matters are manifested in practice.

4= You are able to present and justify the social welfare and healthcare service system and interpret the legislation that governs it. You are able to analyse what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system. You are able to justify how the above-mentioned matters are manifested in practice.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5= You are able to present and justify the social welfare and healthcare service system and evaluate the legislation that governs it. You are able to analyse what the client's participation and agency in the service system mean and which values and principles guide the service system. You are able to justify how the above-mentioned matters are manifested in practice. You are able to link themes to a broader societal context.