Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: UNDED20STO.
The course gives you knowledge of different technical aids in the home for older people, people with dementia, their next of kin and caregivers. You develop skills in proposing and instructing the use of different aids in everyday life. The course also covers cognitive aids, including in connection with other languages. After the course you can contribute, with the help of welfare technology, to a safer and more independent everyday life for people in health and social care.
Duration: 3 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: Equivalent to approx. 3 weeks of full-time study (15 YH credits)
The purpose and goal of the course is to provide knowledge of different technical aids in the home for older people, people with dementia, next of kin and caregivers. The course gives the student skills in proposing and instructing the use of different aids. The course also covers cognitive aids for other languages.
The purpose and goal of the course is to provide knowledge of different technical aids in the home for older people, people with dementia, next of kin and caregivers. The course gives the student skills in proposing and instructing the use of different aids. The course also covers cognitive aids for other languages.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You have knowledge of different technical aids in the home for older people and people with dementia.
You can propose suitable aids based on the individual's needs.
You can instruct service users, next of kin and caregivers in using technical aids.
You know cognitive aids, including in connection with other languages.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Technical aids in the home
An overview of common technical aids for older people and people with dementia.
Proposing the right aids
Methods for assessing and proposing suitable aids based on needs.
Instruction and approach
Instructing service users, next of kin and caregivers in the use of aids.
Cognitive aids
Cognitive aids, including in connection with other languages.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course is aimed at students on a health and social care oriented YH programme at TUC.
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