MARE550 Ageing and Interprofessional and Intersectoral Collaboration

Learning Outcome

A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:
The student...

• has advanced knowledge of globally relevant interprofessional and intersectoral issues and perspectives related to health- and social care services and resources for older adults
• has thorough knowledge of strategies and approaches for interprofessional and intersectoral collaboration
• has ability to apply their knowledge of interprofessional and intersectoral collaboration to improve, promote and support comprehensive healthy ageing policies, systems and services and new organisational models in a context-sensitive way

Skills:
The student...

• can critically examine, summarise and compare strengths and weaknesses of policies, systems, and services to promote collaboration in health promotion and -services for older adults
• can contrast and compare current and future resources and challenges for developing comprehensive and integrated services for older adults in different countries and contexts.
• can lead and collaborate in interprofessional, intersectoral and international teams to apply knowledge and skills in new areas to carry out advanced initiatives

General competence:
The student...

• can analyse relevant policy, professional and ethical issues related to interprofessional, intersectoral and intercultural cooperation
• can contribute new ideas to advance interprofessional, intersectoral and intercultural/international collaboration
• can communicate effectively across professions, sectors and locations and to various audiences

Entry requirements

Admitted as exchange student from a partner institution to an elective course, with same admission criteria as to Master in Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation.

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

Online

• Synchronous sessions
• Asynchronous learning activities
• Group work
• Supervision
• Readings

Compulsory learning activities

The course requirements must be fulfilled in order to take the exam:

1. Participation in online discussions/activities (50%)
2. Team project (written assignment)
3. Synchronous team presentation (power point, podcast, video, poster, brochure)
4. Individual reflection paper 

Fulfilled course requirements are valid for four subsequent semesters. 

Assessment

A written, group paper, 3000 words (+/- 10%).

Grading scale:
The grading scale used is passed / not passed.

New exam:
When the grade F (not passed) is given, the students can improve their written assignment and hand it in for the new exam.

Examination support material

No limitations

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