Gerontologic Social Work (LUSDK_278)
About Study Course
Objective
Enhance students to acquire knowledge of the science of gerontology, the content of geriatric and gerontological social work and to develop professional skills in social work with elderly people.
Prerequisites
Basics of social work, Biomedical aspects of human functioning, Developmental psychology, Social psychology, etc.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the content of gerontology, geriatrics and gerontological social work; bio-psycho-social characteristics of the elderly, psychological characteristics, social problems and needs of the elderly (Orem’s self-care theory, Henderson’s need theory, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, etc.) will allow students to prepare professionally for social work with the target group.
Identify the social problems, needs and resources of the elderly at three levels of practice (micro, meso, macro); apply the method of assessing self-care, independence and self-sufficient living skills or any other method for assessing clients and determine the level of care.
Ability to assess the functional abilities of the elderly people, self-care, independence and independent life skills, and to offer social services appropriate to their needs; the ability to communicate professionally and negotiate with the elderly people, while respecting their age-specific characteristics and needs.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social work, SD | 5 | Bachelor’s | Required | Anita Ābele, Ārija Baltiņa, Daina Zepa |
