Curricula
Description
| OS00DV98 | Mental Health and Addiction Nursing (4 cr) |
| Prerequisites | First and second semester studies completed. |
| Objectives | The student - knows the impact for individuals´ wellbeing caused by mental illness and addiction. - can evaluate the need for care of people having mental health problems and/or addictions. - understands how mental health issues and/or addiction influence on peoples´ behaviour and is able to interact professionally. - knows how to prevent and manage challenging behaviour. - knows the principals of mental health act. |
| Content | Evaluation of the need for care of people having mental health problems and/or addictions. Professional interaction with depressed, psychotic, suicidal patients` and people with crisis. Preventing and managing challenging behaviour. Mental health services, the mental health act and recommendations. |
| 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 | Online debate. Written learning tasks. Medical calculus test. Simulations/exercises. |
| Execution methods | I develop my skills by completing coursework assignments and participating in simulations/exercises. |
| Materials | Not applicable |
| Literature | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria | 0-5 |
| Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) I know the impact of mental health problems and substance abuse on the well-being of individuals and their loved ones. I recognise the needs for care of people with mental health issues and am familiar with some services for people with mental health problems and/or substance abuse. I recognize the effects of mental health problems, addiction or acute crisis reaction on client/patient interaction. I understand and can explain the principles of prevention and safe management of challenging behaviour. I know and can describe the key principles of the legislation governing mental health and substance abuse nursing. good (3-4) I analyse the impact of mental health issues and substance abuse on the well-being of individuals and their loved ones. I identify and analyse peoples' needs for care and the mental health and substance abuse services they require. I apply knowledge about mental health problems, addictions and acute crisis reactions in professional interaction. I apply and analyse knowledge about preventing and managing challenging behaviour in nursing. I understand and apply the legislation governing mental health and substance abuse nursing. excellent (5) I analyse and assess the impact of mental health issues and substance abuse on the well-being of individuals and their loved ones. I assess the peoples' needs for care and the appropriate mental health and substance abuse services. I apply and evaluate the impact of mental health problems, addiction or acute crisis reactions on client/patient interaction using comprehensive knowledge. I apply and evaluate knowledge about preventing and managing challenging behaviour in nursing. I understand and apply the legislation governing mental health and substance abuse nursing. |
| Assessment Frameworks | Not applicable |
| Further Information | The recognition of prior learning (AHOT): Equivalent studies in higher education or a specialised vocational qualification in mental health and substance abuse. |
| Responsible persons | Not applicable |
| Links | Not applicable |
Implementations
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- 16.09.2024 - 31.12.2024 (OS00DV98-3001 | OHS23SM)
- 28.10.2024 - 22.12.2024 (OS00DV98-3003 | SAI23SP, TEH23SP, KAT23SP)
- 24.02.2025 - 31.07.2025 (OS00DV98-3002 | OHS24KM)
- 10.03.2025 - 08.06.2025 (OS00DV98-3004 | TEH24KM, SAI24KM)
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