Social Science and Medical Courses in Psychiatric Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SHS3006 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2008H |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Kajan, Elina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
Students are familiar with mental health problems related to social problems. Students are aware of the social service work of the key principles and working methods. Students are able to guide clients / patients in the use of social services. Students learn to co-operation of social services. Students improve their skills in psychiatric disorders, their methods of examination and treatment.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 54 h
- of which scheduled studies: 27 h
- of which autonomous studies: 27 h
Contents
Social service work methods. The most important social welfare legislation. The social problems, family work, family group child welfare and child protection notification, the main social security benefits rehabilitee point of view. The main psychiatric disorders, their prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Pharmacology of mental illness
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures.
Assessment Methods
Exam and task. Numerical evaluation (0-5).