Psychiatry
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KG29AO07007 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Palo, Raija |
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| Teacher Team: | Saari, Anna |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| NURSING-2013FIN |
3 spring |
0.5 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| NURSING-2013FOR |
3 spring |
0.5 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Students will learn common mental disorders and their treatments. Under supervision, they will identify forms of mental illness.
COMPETENCE IN HEALTH PROMOTION
Students know the main factors that influence adult clients' mental health.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Students must pass the module Basics of Nursing Skills and Knowledge before taking this course.
Contents
Common mental disorders and illnesses and their treatments.
Recommended or Required Reading
Lepola, U. & al. 2002. Psykiatria. Helsinki. WSOY. (assigned parts)
Duodecim. Current Care Guidelines
Current study material.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures integrated with the study course Mental Health Nursing and Crisis Work, independent studies
Assessment Criteria
5
Students
- are familiar with common mental disorders and treatments
- know how to recognise and assess forms of mental disorders and apply their knowledge in the patient's care
- know how to assess factors that influence mental health
3-4
Students
- know common mental disorders and treatments
- know how to describe forms of mental disorders and, under supervision, apply their knowledge in the patient's care
- know central factors that influence mental health
1-2
Students
- know the most common mental disorders and treatments
- are able to name forms of mental disorders
- are able to list central factors that influence mental health
Fail = 0
Students
- do not recognise and are not able to describe the most common mental disorders or treatments
- are able to recognise or name forms of mental disorders
- are not able to list central factors that influence mental health
Assessment Methods
Active participation, examination.
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