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SUBMK22HKI Substance Abuse and Addictions (5cr)

Code: SUB0005B20S-3001

General information


Enrollment
13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
10.01.2022 - 04.02.2022
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
RDI portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Sosiaali- ja kirkonala
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 200
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
Lauri Uljas
Course
SUB0005B20S

Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization SUBMK22HKI Substance Abuse and Addictions SUB0005B20S-3001. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.

Evaluation scale

0-5

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

Location and time

10.01.2022 04.02.2022

Materials

will be given in the beginning of the study unit

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.

Exam schedules

on general exam days

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

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