Rehabilitation services and social security (10 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

The aim of the course is acquiring basic competence relating to the rehabilitation service system, social security during rehabilitation and the legislation that governs them.

Course competences:

Rehabilitation service system  
Assessment of needs and possibilities for rehabilitation

Intended learning outcome:

Rehabilitation service system: You are familiar with the different areas and levels of the rehabilitation service system and the main features of social security related to rehabilitation. You understand the whole made up by the parts of the service system. You know the legislation governing the activities.

Assessment of needs and possibilities for rehabilitation: You recognise the impact of societal reforms and changes on the operation of the system and the individual's daily life.

Content

The key content of the course comprises the rehabilitation service system, its areas and system levels, and social security during the rehabilitation period. Students also examine the legislation that governs the activities.

Location and time

The course will take place online from 12.1. to 20.5.2026, with webinars held in Zoom.

Materials

Autti-Rämö, I., Salminen, A-L., Rajavaara, M. & Melkas, S. (toim). 2022. Kuntoutuminen. 2. uud. painos. Helsinki: Duodecim. (myös e-kirjana)

Järjestöjen sosiaaliturvaopas. 18 järjestön laatima verkkomateriaali. 2024

Kuntoutuksen lainsäädäntö.

Kuntoutuksen uudistamiskomitean ehdotukset kuntoutusjärjestelmän uudistamiseksi. 2017. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön raportteja ja muistiota 41. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön työryhmänmuistio 20011:x (valtioneuvosto.fi)

Kuntoutuksen uudistaminen vuosina 2020–2022: Kuntoutuksen uudistamisen toimeenpanon kuvaus ja arviointia (valtioneuvosto.fi). Verkkojulkaisu https://julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi/handle/10024/164422

Mattila, Y. (toim.) 2017. Toimeentuloturva. Finva.

Sosiaaliturvan valinnat ja perusperiaatteet. Sosiaaliturvakomitean raportti. Sosiaaliturvakomitean tutkimus- ja arviointijaosto. https://julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/163756/Sosiaaliturvakomitea_2022_5.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Valtakunnalliset lääkinnälliseen kuntoutukseen ohjaamisen perusteet. 2023. Opas terveyden- ja sosiaalihuollon ammattilaisille ja kuntoutuksen parissa työskenteleville. STM:n julkaisuja 17.

Teaching methods

You start the course by completing a preliminary orientation assignment. In the Moodle workspace, you will see the topics of the webinars and a more detailed timetable, which you can use to schedule your independent work. During the course, you will complete the pre-assignment before each webinar and return it within the timeframe indicated in the instructions.

In the webinars (e-learning), you will learn about the rehabilitation service system as a whole and the different aspects of it, as well as about social security during rehabilitation through discussions, expert lectures and small group work.

You will also familiarise yourself with the concepts of social security and the rehabilitation service system by completing an independent exercise in Moodle.

In the group assignment, you will search for, describe and present information on rehabilitation service systems and the different forms of support available in social security during rehabilitation that is appropriate to the situation of the case client.

The webinars will create the conditions and basis for group work. All webinars must be attended. The webinars will be accompanied by time for group work. In the groups, each member is responsible for his/her own work, so you should contribute equally to your group and be an active member of your group, also during the 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.

Exam schedules

Tentti huhtikuun aikana
1. uusintatentti
2. uusintatentti

Student workload

Getting to know the Moodle workspace and scheduling your own work 28 h

Contact teaching and preliminary assignments; webinars 8 x 4 h = 32 h + preliminary assignments including literature 8 x 4 h = 32 h = 64 h

Exercise 40 h

Exam 68 h

Group assignment 50 h

Mid-term and final feedback + reflection on own learning 20 h

Total 270 h ( 10 credits)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You are able to examine the rehabilitation service system and social security related to rehabilitation as a whole. You recognise the different areas and levels of the system. You know the legislation guiding the activities and its significance, and recognise the impact of reforms on the operation of the system and the individual's daily life. You are able to draw on theory to justify your views, and you know how the rehabilitee is guided in applying for services and social security.

Qualifications

You are familiar with the social and health service system.

Further information

Completion of the course requires

- return of a group assignment that meets the assignment criteria
- the completion of preliminary tasks and exercises
- passing the examination and the group assignment
- attendance at webinars

The course will be assessed on a pass/fail scale. There are two assessment tasks: an individual examination and a group task.