Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Gezondheid en Wetenschap
Autonomy and empowerment38610/3449/2526/1/90
Study guide

Autonomy and empowerment

38610/3449/2526/1/90
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Applied Gerontology, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Suykens Sara
Other teaching staff: Empsten Kathleen, Vermeiren Sofie
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (1st semester)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 81,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

The gerontological counselor acts and justifies his/her professional actions from the principles of “Active and Healthy Ageing”. 
You detect in the conversation with an elderly person the request for support towards the preservation of autonomy and are able to give a clear argumentation.
2. The gerontological counselor develops a scientifically based vision on ageing, based on social inclusion, prevention, empowerment and emancipation in order to ensure a good quality of life. He therefore includes fundamental values from the human rights framework, such as connectedness, self-determination, diversity and autonomy. 
The gerontological consultant cooperates with and supports older adults themselves in contributing to a more positive and realistic image of older adults as well as undertaking policy actions that contribute to an inclusive society. In doing so, opportunities for participation by older adults are maximized.
You facilitate the older person's opportunities for participation
You offer an answer to the request for support in maintaining autonomy
The gerontological consultant detects and responds to bottlenecks that hamper an age-friendly society and translates and follows up the obtained information integrally to policymakers.
The gerontological consultant applies informed policy making within an interprofessional framework and in a gerontological context, in order to continuously improve the quality of life, living and care for older adults.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Collaborative learning12,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours69,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodPortfolio100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodPortfolio100,00