Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry in Occupational TherapyLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

The student:
- recognises and can identify key psychiatric perspectives relevant to occupational therapy
- can guide individuals with psychological symptoms to appropriate services
- knows the most common neuropsychiatric syndromes
- knows how to consider the neurodiversity of the individual encounter.

Content

Mild, moderate and severe psychological symptoms?
Key aspects and legislation to consider in mental health work
The most common neuropsychiatric syndromes: the autism spectrum, ADHD and Tourette's syndrome?
Psychiatric and neuropsychiatric client encounter and service counselling

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the curriculum attachment: Arviointikehikko_Framework for evaluation The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the curriculum attachment: Arviointikehikko_Framework for evaluation The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.