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

Code: TO00BR81-3013

General information


Enrollment
18.05.2026 - 24.05.2026
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual proportion
5 cr
RDI proportion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
Marina Arvonen
Sanna Kuivalainen
Teacher in charge
Sanna Kuivalainen
Groups
TOS226SY
Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S26, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Study unit
TO00BR81

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

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