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ON00DV13	Mental Health Nursing of Children, Adolescents and Families (5 cr)
Prerequisites	Level I and Level II studies are completed without deficits or the student has completed 140 credits of nursing studies and has passed the demonstration of competence in nursing.
Objectives	The student: •identifies the factors in the family, community, and society affecting children's and adolescents' mental health; •explains the policies, guidelines and evidence-based knowledge promoting mental health; •describes the characteristics of mental health problems in children and adolescents and identifies the corresponding care and treatment pathway; and •discusses how to assist and counsel children, adolescents, and families or next of kin in various crises and mental health concerns using a multdisciplinary approach.
Content	•Family, community, and societal determinants of mental health in children and adolescents •Policies, guidelines and evidence-based knowledge that promote mental health •Child and adolescent mental health problems and their care and treatment pathways •Counselling and support methods for children, young people, and their families in crisis dealing with mental health issues •Multidisciplinary approaches to mental health support for children and young people
Recommended optional programme components	If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
Accomplishment methods	Multimodal approach
Execution methods	Level I and Level II studies are completed without deficits or the student has completed 140 credits of nursing studies and has passed the demonstration of competence in nursing.
Materials	Evidence-based materials will be provided in the online learning environment.
Literature	Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria	0-5
Evaluation Criteria	satisfactory (1-2) To some extent, you: •identify the factors in the family, community, and society affecting children's and adolescents' mental health; •explain the policies, guidelines and evidence-based knowledge promoting mental health; •describe the characteristics of mental health problems in children and adolescents and identify the corresponding care and treatment pathway; and •discuss how to assist and counsel children, adolescents, and families or next of kin in various crises and mental health concerns using a multdisciplinary approach. good (3-4) With familiarity and consistency, you: •identify the factors in the family, community, and society affecting children's and adolescents' mental health; •explain the policies, guidelines and evidence-based knowledge promoting mental health; •describe the characteristics of mental health problems in children and adolescents and identify the corresponding care and treatment pathway; and •discuss how to assist and counsel children, adolescents, and families or next of kin in various crises and mental health concerns using a multdisciplinary approach. excellent (5) You outstandingly: •identify the factors in the family, community, and society affecting children's and adolescents' mental health; •explain the policies, guidelines and evidence-based knowledge promoting mental health; •describe the characteristics of mental health problems in children and adolescents and identify the corresponding care and treatment pathway; and •discuss how to assist and counsel children, adolescents, and families or next of kin in various crises and mental health concerns using a multdisciplinary approach. pass/fail Numerical Scale 0-5 A student is assessed according to the Assessment Framework of the Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk). Areas of assessment include 1. professional knowledge base and information seeking; 2. professional skill, activity, and target of activity; 3. group work skills and leadership; and 4. responsibility. Detailed information on the assessment is attached.
Assessment Frameworks	Assessment Framework
Further Information	Students choose their advanced studies in nursing according to their own career plans. It is worthwhile to find out in advance what educational and skills requirements employers have defined for nurses in different work communities. This course can also be chosen as an elective. The prerequisites also apply to elective courses. Information on the selection process and enrolment for advanced studies will be provided in advance.
Responsible persons	Floro Cubelo
Links	Assessment Framework

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