Dependence and mental health

Structure Type: Course
Code: KFG11BGHK05
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Hietaniemi, Elina
Teacher Team: Koivula, Anna-Kaarina
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
VANTYO-2013   2 spring   2.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
VANTYO-2014   2 spring   2.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn to identify dependence and mental health problems in aged people and their family members. Students will become familiar with relevant care and rehabilitation methods and learn to compare their usefulness in various client situations. Students will reflect on their values, attitudes and actions.

Student's Workload

52 hours, including 20 hours in the classroom and 32 hours independently

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required

Contents

Substance dependence, process dependence, common mental health problems, dual diagnosis, rehabilitation options, aged people's special needs in rehabilitation for dependence and mental health problems, multi-professional work in rehabilitation for dependence and mental health problems.

Recommended or Required Reading

Lappalainen-Lehto, R., Romu, M. & Taskinen, M. 2007. Haasteena päihteet. Ammatillisen päihdetyön perusteita. Helsinki: WSOY. Availability: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=77397

Nykky, T., Heino, T., Myllymäki, E. & Rinne, T. (toim.) 2010. Ikääntyminen ja päihteet. Ammatillisia kohtaamisia arjessa. Helsinki: Kirjapaja. Availability:http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=92296

Lund, p. 2010. Rahapeliongelma. Yksilölle jätetty taakka. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus. Availability: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=93865

Heimonen, S. & Pajunen, H. (toim.) 2012. Mielen terveys vanhuudessa Availability: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=97289

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, collaborative learning

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5
Students analyse and assess factors that affect individuals' functional capacity and social engagement in case of dependence and mental health problems. Students can justify the choice of care and rehabilitation options in various client situations. They evaluate their values, attitudes and actions from the perspective of professional ethics.

Grade 3
Students identify dependence and mental health problems and are able to compare care and rehabilitation options in various client situations. They reflect on their values, attitudes and actions.

Grade 1
Students are able to identify and describe common dependence and mental health problems. Under supervision, they reflect on their values, attitudes and actions.

Assessment Methods

Active classroom participation, assignment or exam.

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