Substance Abuse and AddictionsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SUB0005B20S
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand different theories and concepts in substance abuse and addictions
• understand the legislation and policies related to substance abuse and addictions
• understand different services in rehabilitation
• use methods in identifying substance abuse and addictions
• apply work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse problems
Content
Contents:
• Theories and concepts of substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drugs, addictions, game addiction
• Legislation and services
• Different treatment approaches
• Methods in identifying substance abuse or addiction
• Work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse and addictions problems
Enrollment
23.09.2024 - 13.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 16.02.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Sosionomitutkinnot
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
- Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
- Taina Kilpeläinen
Groups
-
HKI-S23dss
Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand different theories and concepts in substance abuse and addictions
• understand the legislation and policies related to substance abuse and addictions
• understand different services in rehabilitation
• use methods in identifying substance abuse and addictions
• apply work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse problems
Content
Contents:
• Theories and concepts of substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drugs, addictions, game addiction
• Legislation and services
• Different treatment approaches
• Methods in identifying substance abuse or addiction
• Work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse and addictions problems
Teaching methods
Lectures, written assignments and final workshop.Individual studying on given study materials.
Materials
Will be given in the beginning of the study unit
Completion alternatives
Possibility to get RPL/AHOT if equivalent studies and study credits are carried out in a University or University of Applied Sciences. Possibility to get AHOT/RPLby work experience from direct client work in the field complemented with a reflective essay and exam
Employer connections
Visiting lecturer from rehabilitation unit.
Exam schedules
On general exam days
International connections
-
Student workload
135 hours.
Content scheduling
First period of Spring semester.
Further information
Course has to be completed prior PRA2.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on written assignments and attending the final workshop.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
11.10.2023 - 29.10.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 28.01.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Sosionomitutkinnot
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
- Teija Kynkäänniemi
Groups
-
A53dss
Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand different theories and concepts in substance abuse and addictions
• understand the legislation and policies related to substance abuse and addictions
• understand different services in rehabilitation
• use methods in identifying substance abuse and addictions
• apply work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse problems
Content
Contents:
• Theories and concepts of substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drugs, addictions, game addiction
• Legislation and services
• Different treatment approaches
• Methods in identifying substance abuse or addiction
• Work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse and addictions problems
Teaching methods
Lectures, written assignments and final workshop.Individual studying on given study materials.
Location and time
Spring semester 2024.
Materials
Will be given in the beginning of the study unit
Completion alternatives
Possibility to get RPL/AHOT if equivalent studies and study credits are carried out in a University or University of Applied Sciences. Possibility to get AHOT/RPLby work experience from direct client work in the field complemented with a reflective essay and exam
Employer connections
Visiting lecturer from rehabilitation unit.
Exam schedules
On general exam days
International connections
-
Student workload
135 hours.
Content scheduling
First period of Spring semester.
Further information
Course has to be completed prior PRA2.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on written assignments and attending the final workshop.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022
Timing
09.01.2023 - 03.02.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Sosionomitutkinnot
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
- Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
- Teija Kynkäänniemi
Groups
-
A51dssA51dss
Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand different theories and concepts in substance abuse and addictions
• understand the legislation and policies related to substance abuse and addictions
• understand different services in rehabilitation
• use methods in identifying substance abuse and addictions
• apply work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse problems
Content
Contents:
• Theories and concepts of substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drugs, addictions, game addiction
• Legislation and services
• Different treatment approaches
• Methods in identifying substance abuse or addiction
• Work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse and addictions problems
Teaching methods
During the study module we will learn about theories and concepts in substance abuse and addictions.
We will also look at the relevant legislation and rehabilitative services in the field of Substance Abuse and addictions. In addition, we will familiarize ourselves with different work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse and addictions problems. We will also get to know preventive, family and community based work models in work with substance abuse and addictions.
Materials
will be given in the beginning of the study unit
Completion alternatives
Possibility to get RPL/AHOT if equivalent studies and study credits are carried out in a University or University of Applied Sciences. Possibility to get AHOT/RPLby work experience from direct client work in the field complemented with a reflective essay and exam
Exam schedules
on general exam days
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021
Timing
10.01.2022 - 04.02.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Sosionomitutkinnot
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 200
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
- Lauri Uljas
Groups
-
A49dss
Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand different theories and concepts in substance abuse and addictions
• understand the legislation and policies related to substance abuse and addictions
• understand different services in rehabilitation
• use methods in identifying substance abuse and addictions
• apply work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse problems
Content
Contents:
• Theories and concepts of substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drugs, addictions, game addiction
• Legislation and services
• Different treatment approaches
• Methods in identifying substance abuse or addiction
• Work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse and addictions problems
Teaching methods
During the study module we will learn about theories and concepts in substance abuse and addictions.
We will also look at the relevant legislation and rehabilitative services in the field of Substance Abuse and addictions. In addition, we will familiarize ourselves with different work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse and addictions problems. We will also get to know preventive, family and community based work models in work with substance abuse and addictions.
Location and time
10.01.2022 04.02.2022
Materials
will be given in the beginning of the study unit
Completion alternatives
Possibility to get RPL/AHOT if equivalent studies and study credits are carried out in a University or University of Applied Sciences. Possibility to get AHOT/RPLby work experience from direct client work in the field complemented with a reflective essay and exam
Exam schedules
on general exam days
Evaluation scale
0-5