The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Hagel 2001 - 2004 - Senior citizens in the society, specific topics

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Recommended year of study

4

Total number of ECTS

7 cr

Competency aims

To provide a basic knowledge of mental health care and an understanding of the most common psychiatric disorders and the treaments of them. Stress is placed on the mental health of older people.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to understand the meaning of psychiatric care. Furthermore the student understands the fundamental aspects of mental health care and is able to encounter people with different kinds of mental health problems.

Course contents

-knowledge of self
-mental health
-the psychiatric patient
-psychiatric disorders
-mental health care

Prerequisites and co-requisites

This course is only for more advanced students.

Previous course names

Specific Topics

Recommended or required reading

Jacoby R & Oppenheimer C, Psychiatry In The Elderly. ISBN: 0-19-851563-4Sp

Study activities

  • Lectures - 63 hours
  • Tuition managed by students but supervised by the teacher - 16 hours
  • Individual studies - 121 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 200 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 121 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 79 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams
  • Demonstrations and presentations

Examiner

Savolainen Jari

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Assessment methods

  • 2005-10-26 - Exams
  • 2005-10-26 - Demonstrations and presentations

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