Health and Welfare ServicesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student demonstrates the ability to identify the factors that have an influence on health and well-being.
The student understands the role of health and social services (public, private and third-sector) and the supplementary benefit system as protectors of health and well-being.
The student knows the most essential legislation relating to health and social services.
The student knows the most essential public health concerns and risks for well-being and understands the significance of their prevention.
The student is able to find information about the health and well-being of population by using different indicators.
The student knows the responsibilities and obligations of an employee at the field of health and social services.

Content

Health and well-being of the population and the factors affecting them
The most essential indicators of health and well-being
The most essential health, social and rehabilitation services, funding, legislation, supplementary benefit system and different ways of creating services.

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass: KNOWLEDGE: The student is able to look at factors influencing wellbeing and the whole of wellbeing services and understands their significance from the perspective of customers and employees. SKILLS: The student is able to individually apply proactive methods to factors presenting a risk to health and wellbeing.
GENERAL COMPETENCE: The student demonstrates an entrepreneurial work approach and understands the significance of cultural differences in various operating environments.
Fail: KNOWLEDGE: The student does not understand the whole of wellbeing services, nor their basic tasks and customer activities. SKILLS: The student is unable to apply proactive methods to factors presenting a risk to health and wellbeing. GENERAL COMPETENCE: The student does not assume responsibility for passing learning assignments, tests and examinations acceptably.