Nursing of Clients with Mental or Substance Abuse ProblemsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Studies lead to competence in preventive mental health nursing and in prevention of substance abuse. In addition, studies lead to competence in nursing of patients with mental health and substance abuse problems in diverse settings, as well as in support of patients / clients and their significant others. Furthermore, required team work skills will be developed.

Content

Service delivery system and legislation
Fundamentals of mental health nursing and substance abuse work
Nursing interventions and methods of rehabilitation
Drug therapy
The therapeutic relationship

Qualifications

Prerequisites
Basics of Clinical Nursing: 3 cr
Basics of Clinical Nursing -Clinical Practice: 9 cr