Current issues in mental health managementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student
- has a wide knowledge on the current issues
- deepens competence in the topical themes of mental health care
- after completing the study unit, can apply, analyze and evaluate evidence-based knowledge in mental health care and in the development of management
- can critically evaluate the application of knowledge to different situations of mental health care and utilize this knowledge in the leadership of mental health care
- can evaluate various research projects of emergency care of national and international level

Content

The current themes of mental health care regionally, nationally and internationally
The use of anticipating and current information in the developing of the management in mental health care
Research knowledge and evidence-based knowledge of mental health care
Internationalization

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course, but there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates good competence in the content of the course. He/she is able to actively search for information and to identify its connection to working life. The student is able to analyse and apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates versatile and extensive competence in the content of the course. He/she has an excellent ability to search for relevant information. The student’s solutions demonstrate independence, responsibility, and skills in guiding others. His/her ability to apply the learned content to the context of working life exhibits creativity and versatility.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The student demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course, but there are deficiencies in his/her ability to find and interpret information and to apply the learned content to the context of working life.

Further information

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
A study unit or parts of it may be accredited based on previously acquired competence if the student has completed similar studies of higher education and/or the student has work experience to meet the competence requirements.