Person-Oriented Memory Work I (2cr)

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assessment To successfully complete the course, the following are required: You must complete all course assignments satisfactorily. AND You must pass the examination with at least a satisfactory level (T1). Your grade is determined by the understanding and competence demonstrated in the assignments as well as the latest completion of the examination. Assessment is based on the competence criteria described below. Excellent (K5): The student can explain the most significant memory disorders and their prevalence, as well as describe their primary differences. analyses and evaluates the effects of memory disorders on the individual, community and society. assesses the rights of those who have received a diagnosis and their opportunities for care and rehabilitation, and analyses the purpose of the memory service pathway. analyses the significance of recognising the uniqueness of a person living with a memory disorder. Good (H3-H4): The student recognises the most common memory disorders and their prevalence, and distinguishes some of their differences. describes the effects of memory disorders on the individual, community and society. describes the rights of those who have received a diagnosis and various care and rehabilitation options, as well as the purpose of the memory service pathway. recognises the principles of the uniqueness of a person living with a memory disorder. Satisfactory (T1-T2): The student names some of the most common memory disorders and has a limited recognition of their prevalence. names some effects of memory disorders on the individual, community and society. at a basic level, names the rights of those who have received a diagnosis, the purpose of the memory service pathway, and opportunities for care and rehabilitation. identifies to some extent the principles of the uniqueness of a person living with a memory disorder. Failed (0): The student does not name the most common memory disorders or their prevalence. does not recognise the effects of memory disorders on the individual, community and society. does not name the rights of those who have received a diagnosis or opportunities for care and rehabilitation, nor recognise the purpose of the memory service pathway. does not name any of the principles of the uniqueness of a person living with a memory disorder.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The course is delivered entirely online and completed independently. The scope of the course is 2 ECTS credits, which means you will need approximately 54 hours of work to complete it. The course is organized into eight different tabs. It is recommended that you proceed through the tabs in numerical order, starting with the Orientation tab (1. ORIENTATION TO THE COURSE…). You can track your progress using Moodle’s progress tracking tool. This tool is available next to each assignment.

Objective

The student will be able to - explain the most common types of dementia and their prevalence - Identify the impact of dementia on individuals, communities and society - describe the rights and access to care and rehabilitation of people with a diagnosis - acknowledge the person living with dementia as a unique individual.

Content

- Dementia as a progressive process and experience - Rights and care pathways of people with a memory disorder diagnosis - Foundations of person-centred memory work

Location and time

A study module conducted entirely online on the Moodle learning platform. The course is implemented twice a year and can be completed flexibly at a personally suitable time within the implementation's schedule framework. The completion period is For the spring semester’s implementation: 5th of January–31 July. For the autumn semester’s implementation: 1st of August–31 December. THIS IS THE SPRING SEMESTER IMPLEMENTATION! Metropolia’s gerontology students must successfully complete the course before their first practical training.

Materials

The course unit utilises online materials and sources. The material is both in english and in finnish.

Teaching methods

Activating lectures Essay / paper Distance learning Assignments / coursework Reflective practice Self-assessment tests

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

The exam and assignments must be completed within the implementation period. The exam can be retaken three times. The most recent result is the final result. To pass the course, you must complete all course assignments and pass the exam. Applied Gerontology students must complete the module's exams and other assignments before the commencement of their internship.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

1 ects = 27 hours of student work.