Course Objectives

After completing course 7 students will:

Knowledge

• have basic knowledge of the factors that contribute to children and young people living in situations of neglect
• have knowledge of the social, psychological and health consequences of living in situations of neglect
• have knowledge and understanding of how measures can be implemented within the framework of relevant laws and regulations

Skills

• be able to assess children and young people’s lives, care needs and parents / other care persons care skills
  

Competence

• be able to understand the importance of attachment and breakdown in relationships between caregivers and children
• be able to work in relationships characterized by cross-pressures and conflicts of interest, and manage conflicts with a focus on children and young people’s interests

Course Description

The content of the course is based on the national curriculum’s requirements regarding the distribution of credits, which functions as a guideline for the clarification of the course plan.

Sociology and anthropology - 1 ECTS credit; legal system, legal methods and administrative law - 1 ECTS credit; child welfare law and other areas of law - 2 ECTS credits; general, developmental and social psychology - 2 ECTS credits; clinical psychology and mental health - 3 ECTS credits; pediatrics and social medicine - 4 ECTS credits; ethics and professional roles - 1 ECTS credit; communication, interaction and conflict resolution - 1 ECTS credit.

Learning Methods

Self-study, lectures, videotapes of skill training, field work and group work.

Assessment Methods

Course code: 070-E7: Assessment of care skills – assessment assignment

The response will focus on an evaluation of the execution of care. Individual response (3000 words). Graded marks.
There can be as many as three course requirements, which must be approved before the completion of the course can be approved. The course requirements are described in the course plan.

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