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Nursing of Clients with Mental or Substance Abuse Problems (5 cr)

Code: SX00DZ93-3034

General information


Enrollment
02.05.2023 - 14.05.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
14.08.2023 - 13.10.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus and online
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Health Care
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Emergency Care

Implementation has 16 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 61 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 17.08.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034
MPC4012 Oppimistila
Fri 18.08.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034
MPC4012 Oppimistila
Thu 24.08.2023 time 08:15 - 16:00
(7 h 45 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034
Fri 25.08.2023 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
ETÄ: Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034: R2
Fri 25.08.2023 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
ETÄ: Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034: R1 (Anu)
Fri 25.08.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
ETÄ: Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034
Tue 29.08.2023 time 08:15 - 16:00
(7 h 45 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034
Tue 05.09.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034
MPA5018 Oppimistila
Wed 06.09.2023 time 08:15 - 11:30
(3 h 15 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034
MPA6011 Oppimistila
Fri 08.09.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034
MPA6011 Oppimistila
Tue 12.09.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034 / Hybridi
MPB5030 Reflektointitila
Thu 14.09.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
ETÄ: Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034/ linkki ohessa
Fri 15.09.2023 time 08:30 - 11:30
(3 h 0 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034
MPA6019 Oppimistila
Fri 15.09.2023 time 12:45 - 15:30
(2 h 45 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034
MPA6019 Oppimistila
Wed 11.10.2023 time 08:30 - 15:45
(7 h 15 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034
MPB5023 Reflektointitila
MPB4020 Simulaatio, terveydenhoito
Thu 12.10.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
Mielenterveys- ja päihdehoitotyö SX00DZ93-3034: TENTTI
MPB6023 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

Students
- can describe the contents, practices and elements of nursing interactions and their significance to mental health and substance abuse clients/patients and their significant others in diverse cultural and operating environments and understand their importance
- can plan, implement and evaluate patient-oriented and family-focused mental health and substance abuse nursing within the theoretical framework applicable to diverse operating environments
- can tell about the impacts of mental health, mental health disorders and psychiatric illnesses as well as substance addiction and abuse on the wellbeing of an individual and his/her family
- are able to identify and reflect on the ethical questions of mental health and substance abuse
- are able to explain the basis for health promoting, problem preventing and resource-oriented mental health and substance abuse nursing
- can explain the theoretical foundation of mental health and substance abuse nursing (psychosocial interventions, medication) in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
- can describe the basics of supporting an individual in acute crisis
- are proficient in the principal methods of early intervention and bringing up sensitive topics
- are able to explain the different phases of human development
- are familiar with the service system of mental health and substance abuse
- understand the main contents of legislation on mental health and the significance to individuals

Content

- basic knowledge of the most common mental health disorders and psychiatric illnesses
- basic knowledge of substances causing addiction (alcohol, tobacco products and drugs) and substance abuse problems
- methods of mental health and substance abuse nursing and the main contents of interaction
- ethics and legislation regarding mental health and substance abuse
- multiculturalism in mental health and substance abuse nursing
- pharmacotherapy in mental health and substance abuse
- principal methods of early intervention and facing sensitive topics in mental health and substance abuse
- basic knowledge of crisis psychology
- basic knowledge of developmental psychology
- recovery orientation as a framework

Location and time

weeks 33-41

Materials

The course will be conducted in Finnish.

Teaching methods

Learning methods:
Interactive lecture
Exercises,
Web-based learning (Moodle)
Flipped learning
simulation
Exam

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Medication calculation skills exam: At the end of the orientation lecture.
Retake (2) during the module.

Course exam will be held at the end of the course
Retake (2 times) in public retake exams - enrollment to the retake compulsory.
Should the student fail these, the course must be completed as whole (see: Degree regulations)

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

1 op vastaa 27h opiskelijan työtä, 5op=135h.
Lähiopetuksen lisäksi varaathan aikaa myös verkkotehtävien tekemiseen ym.

Content scheduling

Tentti ja simulaatiot viimeisellä viikolla.

Tenttien uusinnat: Joulukuun ja tammikuun 2023 yleisissä massauusintakoetilaisuuksissa.

Further information

This course will be conducted in Finnish only.

Clinical Practice 1&2 and Pharmacology 1 must be completed by the beginning of the module.

Participation in orientation is obligatory.
Absencenses must be compensate.
Psychology (1 cr) consists of two classes with preliminary assignments in Moodle and an exam and/or dialogue exam. To pass, you have to finish the pre-assignments in Moodle and pass the exams.

Students must confirm their attendance for a course implementation by being present when tuition begins or in another manner agreed with the lecturer; for example, by returning the first course assignment. Students who are unable to attend the first teaching session due to illness may also confirm their attendance by informing the lecturer of this in advance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (AHOT). Prior to participation in the course!

Framework in Nursing: Recovery approach is a personal journey rather than a set outcome, and one that may involve developing hope, a secure base and sense of self, supportive relationships, empowerment, social inclusion, coping skills, and meaning.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation criteria of competence"

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Med calculation skills test (pass/fail)
Virtual learning and All independent course assignments (100%)
Evaluating competences evaluation criteria competent/intermediate level is used.

The grade is based in the exam (fail/1-5).

Qualifications

Basics of Clinical Nursing Competence.
Basic knowledge of Pharmacotherapy.

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