Orientation to Clinical Training: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Nursing Competence in Specialized services (2 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student
is able to interview patient to recognize and assess the symptoms of the severe mental health and substance abuse problems with different psychiatric rating scales
-become experienced in therapeutic nurse-patient relationship
-become experienced in the care planning, implementation and documentation of the patients with substance abuse problems.
-is capable to utilize interdisciplinary knowledge in professional decision-making and in challenging situations.

Content (course unit)

-main psychiatric rating scales and interview
-therapeutic nurse-patient relationship
-care planning of a patient with substance abuse problems
-professional activity in challenging situations
-cases

Prerequisites (course unit)

At the beginning of the elective vocational studies, the student must have completed 135 credits. These should include the theoretical studies and orientation to practical training of the area which the student has chosen for the elective studies, as well as courses in anatomy and physiology.The required area is mental health and substance abuse care.

Participation in the course Mental Health and Substance Abuse Nursing Competence in Specialized services

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved
The student
is demostrating ability to critically assess and reflect his/her own professional practice

Rejected
The student
-has not reach the level of competence described in the learning objectives
-patient safety is jeopardized

Assessment scale

0-5