Neuropsykiatrinen osaaminen (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, we delve into the foundations of neuropsychiatric guidance, its specific characteristics, key phenomena, and various methods.

Upon completing the course, the student will:
• Be able to describe the neurocognitive features underlying neuropsychiatric disorders
• Recognize the connection between the era of smart devices and brain development
• Identify different neuropsychiatric syndromes along with their associated challenges and resources
• Provide multidisciplinary support to individuals and families facing neuropsychiatric challenges in everyday situations
• Apply various methods for executive functioning

Content (course unit)

• Neuropsychiatric difficulties and their manifestations across different age phases and environments
• Neuropsychiatric syndromes: diagnosis, treatment, medication, and rehabilitation
• Time and daily life management
• Enhancing self-esteem
• Fostering motivation
• Developing emotional and interpersonal skills
• Executive function and regulation skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones

Assessment scale

0-5