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Methods of mental health support and substance abuse work (MIP02kesä2026)

Type of studies
Open University of Applied Sciences
Campuses
Diak joint implementation
Location
Online campus
Ilmoittautumisaika
26.3.2026—4.5.2026

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MIP02kesä2026 Methods of mental health support and substance abuse work
Perustiedot
Code MIP0205A20S-3010
Extent 5
Study period 25.5.2026 – 31.7.2026
Teachers Sinikka Paukkunen, Johanna Pirttisalo
Office Diak joint implementation
Study programme BA in Health Care
Sisältö
• key methods in substance abuse and mental health work
• acute crisis and crisis services
• intervention methods in bullying situations
• interaction and guidance skills
• job supervision and its significance
• pharmacotherapy
Learning outcomes
Students
• know how to apply psychosocial approaches in mental health and substance abuse work
• know how to describe and apply information on the significance of a confidential and supportive collaboration relationship in the treatment of various kinds of customers/patients
• know how to apply their pharmacotherapy knowledge as they plan, execute and assess a patient’s pharmacotherapy
• know how to analyse the main principles of community treatment, psychoeducation and debriefing
• are familiar with the process of crisis work and know how to support customers of various ages in various life situations and guide them to appropriate crisis services
• are familiar with the key Finnish methods of preventing and interfering in bullying in schools, daycare and work communities
• participate in the job supervision of individuals, teams and work communities or job supervision discussions to develop their professionalism
Grading scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty