Identifying Data 2022/23
Subject (*) Work Placement. Social Specialty Code 653540013
Study programme
Máster Universitario en Xerontoloxía
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 2nd four-month period
First Optional 8
Language
Spanish
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department
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General description

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 To be able to recognize the main pathologies and geriatric syndromes through the application of new and innovative work methodologies adapted to the field of gerontology
A2 Be able to apply the method of comprehensive geriatric and gerontological assessment in order to establish the bases for implementing the individualized care plan
A3 To be able to incorporate the Geronto-geriatric intervention methodology into the individualized intervention plans
A4 To be able to assume responsibility for their own professional development and their specialization in both the socio-health and health care for the older people in order to join the interdisciplinary teams of Geronto-geriatric assessment and intervention
A5 Acquire knowledge that allows the student to establish the appropriate Geronto-geriatric resource according to the characteristics of the older person
A6 Develop sufficient autonomy to participate in research projects and scientific or technological collaborations within the field of Gerontology, in interdisciplinary contexts both public and private and, where appropriate, with a high component of knowledge transfer.
A7 Acquire advanced knowledge and demonstrating, in a context of scientific and technological or highly specialized research, a detailed and informed understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects and the methodology of work in the field of Gerontology
A8 Know how to apply and integrate the knowledge acquired, the understanding of these, its scientific foundation and its problem-solving capabilities in social and socio-sanitary environments and defined in an imprecise way, including multidisciplinary contexts both researchers and professionals in the field of gerontology
B1 Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context
B2 That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solving problems in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to gerontology and geriatrics
B3 That students are able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of making judgments from information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
B4 That students know how to communicate their conclusions – and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that support them – to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way
B5 That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous
C1 Adequate oral and written expression in the official languages
C2 Mastering oral and written expression in a foreign language
C3 Using ICT in working contexts and lifelong learning
C4 Acting as a respectful citizen according to democratic cultures and human rights and with a gender perspective
C5 Understanding the importance of entrepreneurial culture and the useful means for enterprising people
C6 Acquiring skills for healthy lifestyles, and healthy habits and routines
C7 Developing the ability to work in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams in order to offer proposals that can contribute to a sustainable environmental, economic, political and social development
C8 Valuing the importance of research, innovation and technological development for the socioeconomic and cultural progress of society
C9 Ability to manage times and resources: developing plans, prioritizing activities, identifying critical points, establishing goals and accomplishing them
C10 Know and apply the scientific method in the writing of projects
C11 Know how to disseminate the results obtained in the development of its activity through the sources of information available to the scientific community
C12 Broadening care, teaching and research perspectives through the exchange of students and teachers
C13 Know the possibilities of research in the field of gerontology in order to motivate students to join it, enabling the realization of doctoral theses

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
AJ1
AJ2
AJ3
AJ4
AJ5
AR1
AR2
AC1
BC1
BC2
BC3
BC4
BC5
CC1
CC2
CC3
CC4
CC5
CC6
CC7
CC8
CC9
CC10
CC11
CC12
CC13

Contents
Topic Sub-topic

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Summary A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 0 50 50
Clinical practice placement A1 A2 A3 A5 A4 A6 A7 A8 B2 B3 B4 B5 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 146 0 146
 
Personalized attention 4 0 4
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Summary
Clinical practice placement

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Clinical practice placement
Description


Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Clinical practice placement A1 A2 A3 A5 A4 A6 A7 A8 B2 B3 B4 B5 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 75
Summary A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 25
 
Assessment comments

Sources of information
Basic

Complementary


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.