Curricula

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After taking the course, you will understand the importance of the Finnish welfare state and social policy as the basis of citizens' well-being.

You know the main features of Finnish social security. You know the importance of social security for the success of rehabilitation. You know how to guide the rehabilitator in social security issues during the rehabilitation period.

Course competencies
Competence in rehabilitation service system expertise
Competence in rehabilitation planning

The Competence aim of the course
You know social security related to rehabilitation and how to apply for social security benefits.

Content

Social policy.
Social security.
Social security during rehabilitation.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Havakka, P., Niemelä, M. & Uusitalo, H. (toim.). 2017. Sosiaalivakuutus. Finva: Helsinki.

Hiilamo, H., Kivipelto, M., Moisio, P., Mukkila, S., Nykänen, E., Ollonqvist, J., Peltoniemi, J., Saikku, P., Tervola, J., Tuovinen, A-K. ja Virrankari, L. 2023. Hallitusohjelman mukaisten sosiaaliturvan leikkausten vaikutukset vuoteen 2027. Työpaperi 45/24. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos. Luettavissa verkossa: https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-408-229-7

Julkunen Raija 2017. Muuttuvat hyvinvointivaltiot. Eurooppalaiset hyvinvointivaltiot reformoitavina. SoPhi. University of Jyväskylä. Luettavissa verkossa: https://jyx.jyu.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/55748/978-951-39-7146-5.pdf?sequence=1

Kestilä, L., Karvonen, S., & Aalto, A. 2022. Suomalaisten hyvinvointi 2022. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos. (Osittain)
https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-343-256-7

Kuntoutusajan toimeentulo. N.d. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön verkkosivut. https://stm.fi/toimeentulo/kuntoutus

Sosiaaliturvakomitean välimietintö. Valtioneuvoston julkaisuja 2023:26. https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/110185332/sosiaaliturvakomitean_v%C3%A4limietint%C3%B6.pdf/db0f839c-deee-84ed-1ee3-99aa4e5f600d/sosiaaliturvakomitean_v%C3%A4limietint%C3%B6.pdf?t=1678969380491

Teaching methods

The working methods of the course include independent study of theory based on the course materials, interactive webinars (online teaching), group work and an independent assignment.

In the webinars (e-learning), you will learn about the basics of social policy and the social service system and about social protection in the rehabilitation period through lectures, discussions, expert lectures and small group work.
You will also familiarise yourself with the concepts of social protection by completing an online assignment in Moodle. In the group assignment, you will search for, describe and present information on the different forms of support provided by social insurance and social security during rehabilitation.

The webinars will create the conditions and basis for group work. It is therefore important that you participate in each webinar. There will also be time for group work in the webinars. In groups, each member is a responsible actor, so you should contribute equally to your group and be an active member of your group, also during independent work.

In the webinars you will receive guidance and support for your work and progress on the course. If necessary, you can also communicate with your teachers via the Moodle discussion area.

Practical training and working life connections

Expert lecture on working life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam.

Student workload

Orientation to the course 2 h.
Online teaching (webinars) 11 h.
Assignments 48 h.
Literature, learning materials and information 74 h.

Total 135 h.

Content scheduling

Social policy and social protection: a starting point.
Comprehensive income support and social protection during rehabilitation.
Final seminar on learning tasks.

Further information for students

The acquired competence is demonstrated in a group work exercise (guided exercise) (pass/fail, separate criteria) and
an individual exercise based on the course material (pass mark: 100% correct answers, no limit on the number of attempts).

During the course, students will receive feedback on their learning and competence from both the teacher and other students.

In addition, in order to receive an acceptable grade, any assignments to make up for absences must also be completed before the end of the course.

Approval policy: a decision on the possible approval of the course must be taken before the first webinar of the course, as the group work on the learning task will already start in the first webinar. Applications for accreditation must demonstrate competence in relation to the objectives and content of the course.
Applications for admission should be addressed to Anne Koivisto.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Accepted
You can tell about the development of social security policy and describe the main features of the social security system. You know the forms of social security during rehabilitation and can justify their use. You know how to guide and advise a rehabilitator on various social security issues.

Prerequisites

Rehabilitation service system.

Objectives

The purpose of the course
After taking the course, you will understand the importance of the Finnish welfare state and social policy as the basis of citizens' well-being.

You know the main features of Finnish social security. You know the importance of social security for the success of rehabilitation. You know how to guide the rehabilitator in social security issues during the rehabilitation period.

Course competencies
Competence in rehabilitation service system expertise
Competence in rehabilitation planning

The Competence aim of the course
You know social security related to rehabilitation and how to apply for social security benefits.

Content

Social policy.
Social security.
Social security during rehabilitation.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Havakka, P., Niemelä, M. & Uusitalo, H. (toim.). 2017. Sosiaalivakuutus. Finva: Helsinki.

Julkunen Raija 2017. Muuttuvat hyvinvointivaltiot. Eurooppalaiset hyvinvointivaltiot reformoitavina. SoPhi. University of Jyväskylä. Luettavissa verkossa: https://jyx.jyu.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/55748/978-951-39-7146-5.pdf?sequence=1

Kestilä, L., Karvonen, S., & Aalto, A. 2022. Suomalaisten hyvinvointi 2022. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos. (Osittain)
https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-343-256-7

Kuntoutusajan toimeentulo. N.d. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön verkkosivut. https://stm.fi/toimeentulo/kuntoutus

Sosiaaliturvakomitean välimietintö. Valtioneuvoston julkaisuja 2023:26. https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/110185332/sosiaaliturvakomitean_v%C3%A4limietint%C3%B6.pdf/db0f839c-deee-84ed-1ee3-99aa4e5f600d/sosiaaliturvakomitean_v%C3%A4limietint%C3%B6.pdf?t=1678969380491

Teaching methods

Verkko-opetus (webinaarit).
Kirjallisuuden pohjalta tehtävät harjoitustehtävät.
Oppimistehtävä ryhmässä ja vertaisarviointi.

Student workload

Verkko-opetus (webinaarit) 0,5 op
Oppimistehtävä ryhmässä 1,5 op
Harjoitustehtävät ja niihin valmistautuminen 3 op

Content scheduling

Sosiaalipolitiikan ja sosiaaliturvan lähtökohtia.
Toimeentuloturvan kokonaisuus ja kuntoutusajan sosiaaliturva.
Oppimistehtävien loppuseminaari.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Accepted
You can tell about the development of social security policy and describe the main features of the social security system. You know the forms of social security during rehabilitation and can justify their use. You know how to guide and advise a rehabilitator on various social security issues.

Prerequisites

Rehabilitation service system.