Opetussuunnitelmat

Objective

After completing the course, you
- are familiar with the main elements of the structures of the social and health care service system and Finnish social security
- are familiar with the international welfare state models and the special features of the Finnish social security as part of social change
- are familiar with the main elements of the legislation connected to the service system and the social and health policy programmes and you understand how they are connected with your own work, individuals, communities and societies
- are capable of acting as an expert in the field of social services in accordance with the client’s best interest in multi-professional and multi-disciplinary collaboration

Content

The course examines the stuctures of social and health care services, social security and key regulations in Finland. Also, different welfare state models became familiar. Welfare state models and service systems are considere in relation to social service work as well as in their significance for the individual, the community and society.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Havakka P. ym. toim. 2017 Sosiaalivakuutus.
Nykänen, Kalliomaa-Puha, Mattila 2017. Sosiaaliset oikeudet - näkökulmia perustaan ja toteutumiseen
Zechner M. 2019. Näkökulmia palvelutarpeen arviointiin.
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014 ja muu sosiaalilainsäädäntö soveltuvin osin.
Sosiaalihuoltolain soveltamisopas. STM 2017:5.

Teaching methods

Kontaktiopetus webinaarit ja lähiopetus 13 tuntia, tiimiopiskelu ja tehtävät 122 tuntia.

Further information

Avoin AMK 21

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

1.The student recognises some features of the Finnish social services and health care system and social security and examines their significance. Is familiar with different welfare state models. The student can assess their overall understanding and development needs based on the instructions and feedback received as an expert in social and health care services.

2.The student recognises some features and different stages of development in the Finnish social and health care system and social security and examines their significance using examples. The student can list essential aspects of social welfare and health care services and name the framework legislation governing their production and organisation. Is familiar with different welfare state models. The student can assess their overall understanding and development needs based on the instructions and feedback received as an expert in social and health care services.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

3–4. The student is familiar with the stages of the development of social and health services and social security and presents the societal factors behind the change. The student examines the significance of social welfare and health care services from the perspective of individuals, communities and society alike. The student is familiar with the funding, organisation, quality recommendations and good practices of social welfare and health care services. The student is familiar with the current social welfare and health care services in essential respects and describes the framework legislation governing their production and organisation and is able to present the related decision-making. The student can assess their overall understanding and development needs as an expert in social and health care services.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is familiar with the stages of the development of social and health services and social security and explains the societal factors behind the change. The student examines the significance of social welfare and health care services from the perspective of individuals, communities and society alike. The student is familiar with the funding, organisation, quality recommendations and good practices of social welfare and health care services. The student can create an overall picture of current social and health care services and is familiar with the framework legislation governing their production and organisation and is able to explain the related decision-making. They can assess their overall understanding and development needs as an expert in social and health care services. The student can utilise multiple sources in a versatile manner when examining topics and examine them through several examples.