Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

After competing the course, student is able to
- analyze the ethical challenges related to mental health disorders, substance abuse and their care on the basis of relevant knowledge.
- analyze personal views and attitudes as well.
- analyze the significance of ethical instructions and legislation related to mental health and addiction care.
- apply culture-related information to mental health and addiction care.
- assess the client’s and family’s resources.
- utilize evidence based knowledge on mental health and substance abuse nursing.
- describe the importance of the essential methods used in treatment, nurse-client relationship and community care as well as the importance of clinical supervision.
- describe the importance of multi-professional teamwork and networking.
- describe the key features of mental health and addiction care services.
- perform the related drug calculations accurately.
- name the most common mental health disorders in children, adolescents and adults, and their examination and treatment methods.

Sisältö

- mental health work and mental health, sobriety promotion
- ethics in mental health and addiction care
- evidence based nursing interventions in mental health and addiction care
- mental health and addiction care services
- the most common mental health and addiction disorders (Psychiatry)
- medication for mental health disorders and substance abuse and drug calculations

Esitietovaatimukset

- Client-oriented Social and Health Care Services
- Nursing Assessment and Interventions and related internship
- Basics of Pharmacological Treatment
- Medical nursing and related internship
- Anatomy, Physiology Diagnostics Examinations 1 and 2