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SUBMK23HKI Substance Abuse and Addictions (5 cr)

Code: SUB0005B20S-3002

General information


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

  • A51dss
    A51dss

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