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SUBMK26HKI Substance Abuse and Addictions (5cr)

Code: SUB0005B20S-3005

General information


Enrollment
10.11.2025 - 30.11.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
07.01.2026 - 08.02.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Sosiaali- ja kirkonala
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
Susanna Kallakorpi
Course
SUB0005B20S

Realization has 11 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 49 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 08.01.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
SUB/Orientation
HKI-328 Luokka 328
Thu 08.01.2026 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
SUB/Lecture
HKI-328 Luokka 328
Fri 09.01.2026 time 12:00 - 15:00
(3 h 0 min)
SUB/Lecture
HKI-328 Luokka 328
Tue 13.01.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
SUB/Lecture
Zoom
Fri 16.01.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
SUB/Independent study day
Tue 20.01.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
SUB/Lecture
Zoom
Tue 20.01.2026 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
SUB/Lecture
Zoom
Tue 27.01.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
SUB/Independent study day
Fri 30.01.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
SUB/Independent study day
Mon 02.02.2026 time 12:30 - 15:30
(3 h 0 min)
SUB/Exam
HKI-328 Luokka 328
Fri 06.02.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
SUB/Final seminar
HKI-331 Luokka 331
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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

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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