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Holistic Support and Interaction with the Patients and their Families in Palliative CareLaajuus (5 cr)

Study unit code: TO00BR81

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify, meet, guide and support the individual needs of patients and their loved ones comprehensively and is able to utilize attendance as a method of assistance
- describe the meaning of crisis and grief as part of the lives of people of different ages and cultures
- describe the possibilities of multiprofessional cooperation in providing comprehensive support
- use and adapt the concepts of family-centeredness, inclusion and relevance in their work
- identify and anticipate changes in the patient's communication due to the disease
- exploit communication methods and aids that support or replace speech
- reflect on their own attitude towards death and maintain well-being at work

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.10.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Sanna Kuivalainen
Teacher in charge

Sanna Kuivalainen

Groups
  • TOS225SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S25, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify, meet, guide and support the individual needs of patients and their loved ones comprehensively and is able to utilize attendance as a method of assistance
- describe the meaning of crisis and grief as part of the lives of people of different ages and cultures
- describe the possibilities of multiprofessional cooperation in providing comprehensive support
- use and adapt the concepts of family-centeredness, inclusion and relevance in their work
- identify and anticipate changes in the patient's communication due to the disease
- exploit communication methods and aids that support or replace speech
- reflect on their own attitude towards death and maintain well-being at work

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 24.03.2025

Timing

01.04.2025 - 16.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Sanna Kuivalainen
Teacher in charge

Sanna Kuivalainen

Groups
  • TOS224SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S24, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify, meet, guide and support the individual needs of patients and their loved ones comprehensively and is able to utilize attendance as a method of assistance
- describe the meaning of crisis and grief as part of the lives of people of different ages and cultures
- describe the possibilities of multiprofessional cooperation in providing comprehensive support
- use and adapt the concepts of family-centeredness, inclusion and relevance in their work
- identify and anticipate changes in the patient's communication due to the disease
- exploit communication methods and aids that support or replace speech
- reflect on their own attitude towards death and maintain well-being at work

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Sanna Kuivalainen
Teacher in charge

Sanna Kuivalainen

Groups
  • TOS224SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S24, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify, meet, guide and support the individual needs of patients and their loved ones comprehensively and is able to utilize attendance as a method of assistance
- describe the meaning of crisis and grief as part of the lives of people of different ages and cultures
- describe the possibilities of multiprofessional cooperation in providing comprehensive support
- use and adapt the concepts of family-centeredness, inclusion and relevance in their work
- identify and anticipate changes in the patient's communication due to the disease
- exploit communication methods and aids that support or replace speech
- reflect on their own attitude towards death and maintain well-being at work

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

05.02.2024 - 11.02.2024

Timing

15.04.2024 - 20.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Sanna Kuivalainen
Teacher in charge

Sanna Kuivalainen

Scheduling groups
  • Koskee vain Avoimen AMK:n asiakkaita, älä ilmoittaudu tähän pienryhmään (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • TOS223SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Small groups
  • This only applies to customers of the open university of applied sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify, meet, guide and support the individual needs of patients and their loved ones comprehensively and is able to utilize attendance as a method of assistance
- describe the meaning of crisis and grief as part of the lives of people of different ages and cultures
- describe the possibilities of multiprofessional cooperation in providing comprehensive support
- use and adapt the concepts of family-centeredness, inclusion and relevance in their work
- identify and anticipate changes in the patient's communication due to the disease
- exploit communication methods and aids that support or replace speech
- reflect on their own attitude towards death and maintain well-being at work

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

22.05.2023 - 15.10.2023

Timing

01.10.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Sanna Kuivalainen
Teacher in charge

Sanna Kuivalainen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
  • Tutkinto- ja polkuopiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOS223SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Small groups
  • Open UAS
  • 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify, meet, guide and support the individual needs of patients and their loved ones comprehensively and is able to utilize attendance as a method of assistance
- describe the meaning of crisis and grief as part of the lives of people of different ages and cultures
- describe the possibilities of multiprofessional cooperation in providing comprehensive support
- use and adapt the concepts of family-centeredness, inclusion and relevance in their work
- identify and anticipate changes in the patient's communication due to the disease
- exploit communication methods and aids that support or replace speech
- reflect on their own attitude towards death and maintain well-being at work

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.02.2023 - 12.02.2023

Timing

26.04.2023 - 23.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Sanna Kuivalainen
  • Sanna Soini
Teacher in charge

Sanna Kuivalainen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • TOS222SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S22, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Small groups
  • Open UAS

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify, meet, guide and support the individual needs of patients and their loved ones comprehensively and is able to utilize attendance as a method of assistance
- describe the meaning of crisis and grief as part of the lives of people of different ages and cultures
- describe the possibilities of multiprofessional cooperation in providing comprehensive support
- use and adapt the concepts of family-centeredness, inclusion and relevance in their work
- identify and anticipate changes in the patient's communication due to the disease
- exploit communication methods and aids that support or replace speech
- reflect on their own attitude towards death and maintain well-being at work

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

23.05.2022 - 07.08.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Sanna Kuivalainen
Teacher in charge

Marina Arvonen

Groups
  • TOS222SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S22, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify, meet, guide and support the individual needs of patients and their loved ones comprehensively and is able to utilize attendance as a method of assistance
- describe the meaning of crisis and grief as part of the lives of people of different ages and cultures
- describe the possibilities of multiprofessional cooperation in providing comprehensive support
- use and adapt the concepts of family-centeredness, inclusion and relevance in their work
- identify and anticipate changes in the patient's communication due to the disease
- exploit communication methods and aids that support or replace speech
- reflect on their own attitude towards death and maintain well-being at work

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

29.11.2021 - 31.03.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Sanna Soini
Teacher in charge

Sanna Soini

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Groups
  • TOS221SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S21, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify, meet, guide and support the individual needs of patients and their loved ones comprehensively and is able to utilize attendance as a method of assistance
- describe the meaning of crisis and grief as part of the lives of people of different ages and cultures
- describe the possibilities of multiprofessional cooperation in providing comprehensive support
- use and adapt the concepts of family-centeredness, inclusion and relevance in their work
- identify and anticipate changes in the patient's communication due to the disease
- exploit communication methods and aids that support or replace speech
- reflect on their own attitude towards death and maintain well-being at work

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed