Dependence and Mental Health Problems
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | GERAHK500 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Koivula, Anna-Kaarina |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| VANTYO-2015 |
3 autumn |
3.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| VANTYO-2016 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
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
80 hours
Contents
- substance dependence, behavioural disorders
- 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.
Nykky, T., Heino, T., Myllymäki, E. & Rinne, T. (toim.) 2010. Ikääntyminen ja päihteet. Ammatillisia kohtaamisia arjessa. Helsinki: Kirjapaja.
Lund, p. 2010. Rahapeliongelma. Yksilölle jätetty taakka. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus.
Heimonen, S. & Pajunen, H. (toim.) 2012. Mielen terveys vanhuudessa.
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.
Work Placement
the study course does not include practice
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