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SUBMK24HKI Substance Abuse and Addictions (5cr)

Code: SUB0005B20S-3003

General information


Enrollment
11.10.2023 - 29.10.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
08.01.2024 - 28.01.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Virtual portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Sosiaali- ja kirkonala
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
English
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
Teija Kynkäänniemi
Course
SUB0005B20S

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

First period of Spring semester.

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

Spring semester 2024.

Materials

Will be given in the beginning of the study unit

Teaching methods

Lectures, written assignments and final workshop.Individual studying on given study materials.

Employer connections

Visiting lecturer from rehabilitation unit.

Exam schedules

On general exam days

International connections

-

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

Student workload

135 hours.

Further information

Course has to be completed prior PRA2.

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