The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Av 2001 - 2004 - Practical training
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
7 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about the organizational structure of mental health care. The student gets knowledge about different kinds of patients suffering from mental problems, furthermore the student gets knowledge about care of the patients. The student gains experience of working with psychiatric patients and is provided with counselling.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to understand the organizational structure of mental health care. The student can meet and support a psychiatric patient in acute phases of the illness. The student can apply ethical principles in the psychiatric context, the student understands her/his role in the caring relationship and understands the meaning of counselling in developing mental health care.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to mental care and crisis management.
Study activities
Practical training - 175 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 175 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 175 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Examiner
Savolainen Jari
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended