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ARVO –project 1.3.2003 – 31.5.2006 (39 months). Developing Polytechnic, professionalism among teachers and employees in elderly care. ARVO –project figures. 1.3.2003 – 31.5.2006 (39 months) Budget 708 250 euros ESR. The aims of the project.
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ARVO –project 1.3.2003 – 31.5.2006 (39 months) Developing Polytechnic, professionalism among teachers and employees in elderly care Raija Hirvonen 8.6.2005
ARVO –project figures • 1.3.2003 – 31.5.2006 (39 months) • Budget 708 250 euros • ESR Raija Hirvonen 8.6.2005
The aims of the project • to develop multiprofessional co-operation and activities among the units in Polytechnic, Vocational institute, University and Elderly care sector • to enhance collaboration among education, research and representatives in elderly care sector in order to create a common network Raija Hirvonen 8.6.2005
The results of the project • a multiprofessional operations model to develop education and elderly care. The model can be transferred and used in the whole educational area. • new multiporfessional teaching methods and contents by using information technology • a multiprofessional model to develop skills of the staff in elderly care • multiprofessional project works and thesis • innovations by research, developmental work and tests to support the self-motivation and independence of the older persons • to create a common network among the participants in elderly care Raija Hirvonen 8.6.2005
The partners in the project • Units in Savonia Polytechnic • Social and Health unit in Pohjois-Savo Vocational Institute • University of Kuopio • City of Kuopio , Social Affairs and Health Board • Nursing Homes in Kuopio • Tecnology Business Companies • Voluntary organisations / associations, Volunteers • Elderly people and their relatives Raija Hirvonen 8.6.2005
The activities to carry out in the project in multiprofessional teams • 1. To organise the activity day in Elderly Care Center Levänen twice a year • To organise different kinds of activities / events in elderly care (Nursing Homes, Day Centers for Elderly people, …) • 3. Educational events about aging and elderly care • for students and teachers • for elderly care staff • To develop multiprofessional practical training (teaching and learning) • Over 30 thesis are starting up in the Arvo –project. Raija Hirvonen 8.6.2005