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Faculty of Health Sciences
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 Study programme competences


TypeA Code  
  Job guided
  AJ1 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
  AJ2 Be able to apply the method of comprehensive geriatric and gerontological assessment in order to establish the bases for implementing the individualized care plan
  AJ3 To be able to incorporate the Geronto-geriatric intervention methodology into the individualized intervention plans
  AJ4 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
  AJ5 Acquire knowledge that allows the student to establish the appropriate Geronto-geriatric resource according to the characteristics of the older person
  Research guided
  AR1 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.
  AR2 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
  Compound
  AC1 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
TypeB Code  
  Compound
  BC1 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
  BC2 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
  BC3 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.
  BC4 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
  BC5 That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous
TypeC Code  
  Compound
  CC1 Adequate oral and written expression in the official languages
  CC2 Mastering oral and written expression in a foreign language
  CC3 Using ICT in working contexts and lifelong learning
  CC4 Acting as a respectful citizen according to democratic cultures and human rights and with a gender perspective
  CC5 Understanding the importance of entrepreneurial culture and the useful means for enterprising people
  CC6 Acquiring skills for healthy lifestyles, and healthy habits and routines
  CC7 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
  CC8 Valuing the importance of research, innovation and technological development for the socioeconomic and cultural progress of society
  CC9 Ability to manage times and resources: developing plans, prioritizing activities, identifying critical points, establishing goals and accomplishing them
  CC10 Know and apply the scientific method in the writing of projects
  CC11 Know how to disseminate the results obtained in the development of its activity through the sources of information available to the scientific community
  CC12 Broadening care, teaching and research perspectives through the exchange of students and teachers
  CC13 Know the possibilities of research in the field of gerontology in order to motivate students to join it, enabling the realization of doctoral theses
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