Mental Health and Substance Abuse NursingLaajuus (7 cr)
Code: 7K00EV93
Credits
7 op
Objectives
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Enrolment period
19.12.2022 - 05.03.2023
Timing
06.03.2023 - 09.04.2023
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 33
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Sanna Nisula
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Heidi Valtatie
- Jonna Levonen
Person in charge
Sanna Nisula
Groups
-
21SH1B
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
04.02.2023 - 05.03.2023
Timing
06.03.2023 - 09.04.2023
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 32
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Sanna Nisula
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Maria Heiskanen
Person in charge
Maria Heiskanen
Groups
-
21SH1C
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.12.2022 - 01.01.2023
Timing
02.01.2023 - 26.02.2023
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Sirja Seppänen
Person in charge
Sirja Seppänen
Groups
-
21SH1A
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.12.2022 - 18.01.2023
Timing
02.01.2023 - 26.02.2023
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 46
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Anne Kivimäki
- Sirja Seppänen
Person in charge
Anne Kivimäki
Groups
-
21ASH1
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.05.2022 - 29.09.2022
Timing
03.10.2022 - 30.10.2022
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Anne Kivimäki
- Iita-Maria Lappalainen
- Sanna Nisula
Person in charge
Sanna Nisula
Groups
-
20SH2A
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.08.2022 - 23.10.2022
Timing
03.10.2022 - 20.11.2022
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Anne Kivimäki
- Maria Heiskanen
Person in charge
Anne Kivimäki
Groups
-
20SH2E
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.08.2022 - 23.10.2022
Timing
08.08.2022 - 16.10.2022
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Sirja Seppänen
- Maria Heiskanen
Person in charge
Sirja Seppänen
Groups
-
20SH2C
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.08.2022 - 23.10.2022
Timing
08.08.2022 - 25.09.2022
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Iita-Maria Lappalainen
- Sirja Seppänen
Person in charge
Sirja Seppänen
Groups
-
20SH2D
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
08.12.2021 - 02.03.2022
Timing
09.03.2022 - 05.06.2022
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Johanna Vilppola
- Sanna Nisula
Person in charge
Sanna Nisula
Groups
-
20SH2B
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.12.2021 - 04.03.2022
Timing
07.03.2022 - 08.05.2022
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Sanna Nisula
- Eija Piikkilä
Person in charge
Sanna Nisula
Groups
-
20SH1B
-
20ASH1
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
15.12.2021 - 27.01.2022
Timing
07.03.2022 - 08.05.2022
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Anne Kivimäki
- Sirja Seppänen
Person in charge
Anne Kivimäki
Groups
-
20SH1B
-
20ASH1
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
22.01.2022 - 20.02.2022
Timing
21.02.2022 - 10.04.2022
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Public Health Nursing
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Midwifery
- Degree Programme in Emergency Care
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Iita-Maria Lappalainen
- Sirja Seppänen
- Eija Piikkilä
Person in charge
Ida Nikkola
Groups
-
20TH
-
20KL
-
20EH
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.01.2022 - 06.03.2022
Timing
31.01.2022 - 10.04.2022
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Sirja Seppänen
- Sanna Nisula
Person in charge
Sirja Seppänen
Groups
-
20SH1A
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.12.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 20.02.2022
Credits
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Open University of Applied Sciences
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Johanna Vilppola
Person in charge
Johanna Vilppola
Groups
-
20AVOSHVSairaanhoitajakoulutuksen polkuopinnot, Virrat
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to act in a manner to promote mental health and prevent mental and substance abuse problems in different environments
- is able to professionally meet clients and families from diverse life situations and different cultures who have mental and / or substance abuse problems
- identifies the symptoms of mental and / or substance abuse problems among clients of different ages and can intervene appropriately
- is able to make an assessment of the need for treatment in collaboration with the patient and his / her family
- is able to assess the patient’s need for special services or the services of a special worker, in collaboration with other professionals
- is able to take into account the situation of children and other family members in the event of a family member suffering from mental or substance abuse problems
- is able to plan, implement and assess the care of mental health and / or substance abuse problems in primary health care using evidence-based knowledge in collaboration with the patient, the family and other professionals
- is able to act proactively and professionally in a threatening interaction situation
- is able to reflect on the professional use of his/her own personality and identify his/her own developmental challenges
- knows the most common psychiatric illnesses and their symptoms, examinations and treatment methods
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Content (course unit)
- main legislation and regulations for mental health and substance abuse
- therapeutic interaction with people of different ages in mental health and substance abuse care
- care plans and structured documentation of mental health and substance abuse care
- assessing the need for mental health and substance abuse care in sudden situations and as care and rehabilitation continues
- rehabilitative approach in working in mental health and substance abuse care
- predictive interaction in a threatening, escalating situation
- use and development of one's own professional personality
- psychopharmacology
- psychiatric and substance abuse psychiatric diagnostics and psychiatry as a medical specialty
Prerequisites (course unit)
50 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the basic principles of mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health and substance abuse problems
- identifies key problems in mental health and substance abuse care and primary health care interventions
- knows the importance of using and developing his/her own professional personality
- knows what is meant by an approach that supports rehabilitation
- identifies key psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a satisfactory level,
- is able to intervene in mental health and substance abuse problems and assess the need for treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of the problems of mental health and substance abuse
- is able to apply basic care methods in primary health care
- is able to apply an approach that supports rehabilitation
- recognises the psychiatric diagnoses which are assessed and treated in primary health care and is familiar with their medical care
- seeks and utilises evidence-based knowledge in his/her work
- knows the basics and specifics of medication treatment in mental health and substance abuse care.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student, in addition to a good level,
- is able to assess the patient's needs for treatment according to the severity of the symptoms and the patient's resources, taking into account the patient’s family and network
- knows the main medication used to treat mental disorders
- identifies the most important substance abuse psychiatric diagnoses and their treatment methods.
Assessment scale
0-5