Legislation for older people services (1cr)

Objective

The student: - knows the rights of older customers and patients as users of social and healthcare services. - is able to identify key legislation from the perspective of senior citizens. - is able to apply the principles of legal protection in services and forms of support intended for older people.

Content

Legislative work and current debate Key legislation Application of legislation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Is able to identify the rights of an older customer and patient as a user of social and healthcare services. Is able to identify key legislation from the perspective of senior citizens. Is able to describe the principles of legal protection in service and support provisions intended for older people.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Is able to describe the rights of an older customer and patient as a user of social and healthcare services. Is able to describe key legislation from the perspective of an older citizen. Is able to apply the principles of legal protection in services and forms of support intended for older people.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Is able to explain the rights of an older customer and patient as a user of social and healthcare services. Is able to explain key legislation from the perspective of a senior citizen. Is able to analyse the principles of legal protection in service and support provisions designed for older people.

Further information

The study unit is completed as self-paced online studies through independent learning.