The aim of the course is understanding the healthcare and social services system and the legislation that governs it.
Competences:
Ethics (common for all)
Sustainable development (common for all)
Social service system competences (Degree Programme in Social Services)
Rehabilitation service system (Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling)
Advocacy and promotion of occupational therapy services (Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy)
Professional and interprofessional action (Degree Programme in Physiotherapy)
Intended learning outcomes:
You know the principles and values of professional ethics in your field and are able to link them to the service system and legislation. You know how to promote equality and non-discrimination and account for the realisation of diversity and accessibility in the service system.
You are able to use information related to your field to find sustainable solutions and operating models for the service system.
You are familiar with the Social Welfare Act, the Health Care Act and the legislation that safeguards the status and rights of clients. You are familiar with the ways in which wellbeing services counties’, municipalities’, and private and third sectors’ social, health and education services are organised and provided, and how guidance and supervision are arranged. You understand the significance of the service system as part of social security and social sustainability.
