Course Objectives

Module 5
Organisation and Exercise of Health and Social Services 10 ECTS

Focus and aim
The focus of this module concerns the current and future organisation of health and social services for the elderly. The intention is that students will strengthen their skills in synchronising and coordinating, planning and implementing health and social services that contribute to improved quality of life for the needy and the frail elderly.

Module 6
Development of Quality, 5 ECTS

Focus and aim
This module focuses on the different aspects of quality and quality improvement in practice. The intention is that students will acquire the expertise to assess and apply tools and methods that maintain and enhance the quality of services for the elderly.

Module7
Exercise of Health and Social Services, 15 ECTS

Focus and aim
In this module the focus is on the exercise of health and social services that contribute to quality of life for the needy and the frail elderly. The intention is that students will gain additional insight into the importance of user interaction, and collaboration across sectors, professions and levels within the health services.

Course Description

Module 5

Organisation and Exercise of Health and Social Services 10 ECTS

Coordination - various services / various departments
The relationship between specialist and local health services
Home, institution-based and integrated services
Priorities and ethical dilemmas
Resource and solution orientations
Family care, non-governmental organisations
Key laws, regulations and agreements
Professional management
Strategies for change
Working environments
Module 6

Development of Quality, 5 ECTS

Research and development in practice
Planning and implementation of projects in practice
Knowledge-based practices
Development of personnel expertise
Education and guidance
Preparation of project plan
Module7

Exercise of Health and Social Services, 15 ECTS

Interdisciplinary cooperation
Inter-departmental cooperation
Professional ethics
User involvement
Relatives
Life-history as a clinical method
Documentation
Individual plan
ICT in caring for the elderly
Specialisation assignment / project

Assessment Methods

987HE3
Module 567: Organisation and Exercise of Health and Social Services for the Elderly - 30 ECTS

In the autumn and spring semesters in the second year of study, students will complete a specialised assignment related to the chosen specialisation area of the study programme. The specialisation assignment constitutes the study programme’s final examination. It will comprise approximately 10,000 words + / - 10%, and be assigned a letter grade.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean