Clinical Training in Mental Health and Substance Abuse NursingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AH00CK69
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
The student is able to
- meet mental health and substance abuse clients and their loved ones and look at interaction situations with theoretical and experiential knowledge
- assess the client's mental well-being and the need for rehabilitation
- implement pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of nursing
- plan, implement and evaluate the care process of one's own care client
- implement mentoring and service counseling for mental health and substance abuse clients
- analyze the activities of the multidisciplinary working group and its own contribution to the working group
- evaluate one's own thinking, multidisciplinary decision-making criteria and work ethic
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 23.02.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Irina Tiainen
- Merja Lankinen-Lifländer
Groups
-
HLPRPARA23SBachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic 23S Lappeenranta
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- meet mental health and substance abuse clients and their loved ones and look at interaction situations with theoretical and experiential knowledge
- assess the client's mental well-being and the need for rehabilitation
- implement pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of nursing
- plan, implement and evaluate the care process of one's own care client
- implement mentoring and service counseling for mental health and substance abuse clients
- analyze the activities of the multidisciplinary working group and its own contribution to the working group
- evaluate one's own thinking, multidisciplinary decision-making criteria and work ethic
Alternative completion methods
The prerequisites for Ahot include:
Work experience as a practical nurse for at least 2 years after graduation, in a suitable work unit for the Ahot training. The work experience must be continuous, consisting of a maximum of two different work units. OR
Continuous work experience of at least 3 months as a substitute nurse in a suitable work unit for the Ahot training.
Ahot practices:
The Ahot process is twofold. The first stage involves a written knowledge test. The second stage of the assessment is carried out as a simulation display.
Competence demonstrations are held once per semester and are planned to be completed before the job application opens.
The demonstrations utilize uniformly agreed knowledge tests and case studies. It's beneficial for the workgroup to have access to various cases in a simulation bank, from which each demonstrator can select different displays for different situations.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024
Timing
29.04.2024 - 26.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Irina Tiainen
- Merja Lankinen-Lifländer
Groups
-
HLPRPARA22SHABachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic 22S A Lappeenranta
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- meet mental health and substance abuse clients and their loved ones and look at interaction situations with theoretical and experiential knowledge
- assess the client's mental well-being and the need for rehabilitation
- implement pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of nursing
- plan, implement and evaluate the care process of one's own care client
- implement mentoring and service counseling for mental health and substance abuse clients
- analyze the activities of the multidisciplinary working group and its own contribution to the working group
- evaluate one's own thinking, multidisciplinary decision-making criteria and work ethic
Implementation and methods of teaching
Clinical Training in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Nursing consists of training in clinical settings.
Timing and attendance
1 ect = 27h = 5 x 27 = 135h
Learning material and recommended literature
Higgins, A, Kilkku, N & Kort Kristofersson, G. 2022. Advanced Practice in Mental Health Nursing. Springer.
Pryjmachuk S. 2017 Mental Health Nursing. SAGE.
Clifton A, Hemingway S. etc. 2019 Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing. Wiley Blackwell.
Cornelius L-E, Cooper, C & Robertson, M. 2015. Psychiatry at a Glance 6th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
Current Care Guidelines. https://www.kaypahoito.fi/en/
Alternative completion methods
The prerequisites for Ahot include:
Work experience as a practical nurse for at least 2 years after graduation, in a suitable work unit for the Ahot training. The work experience must be continuous, consisting of a maximum of two different work units. OR
Continuous work experience of at least 3 months as a substitute nurse in a suitable work unit for the Ahot training.
Ahot practices:
The Ahot process is twofold. The first stage involves a written knowledge test. The second stage of the assessment is carried out as a simulation display.
Competence demonstrations are held once per semester and are planned to be completed before the job application opens.
The demonstrations utilize uniformly agreed knowledge tests and case studies. It's beneficial for the workgroup to have access to various cases in a simulation bank, from which each demonstrator can select different displays for different situations.
Working life cooperation
Projects will be integrated into teaching where possible.
Exam retakes
Failed completion of clinical practice must be renewed. The procedure will be negotiated and scheduled with a lecturer.
Learning environment
Clinical training in an authentic learning settings.
Student time use and work load
Clinical training = 135 h
Learning objective discussion in the first week
Middle evaluation in the third week
Final evaluation during the last week
Contents
The student knows key clinical nursing skills and procedures of mental health and substance abuse care and is able to work in nursing settings promoting health and well-being.
Objectives of the course:
The student is able to:
- apply theoretical knowledge base of mental health and substance abuse care in clinical settings
Contents:
- non-medical and medical nursing methods
- therapeutical relationship
-documentation
- asessment of mental health condition
- assessment and support of mental well-being and functionality
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse theory Studies 5 ects.
Assessment criteria
The assessment is documented on Workseed.
Assessment is based on the curriculum and individual learning objectives.
The evaluation is carried out in a discussion with the student, the supervisor and the lecturer (objective mid-term evaluation and /or final evaluation)
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Failed (0)
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction
- as guided to apply different methods of mental health and substance abuse care
Acceptance criteria:
-the objectives set have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
-the tasks assigned have carried out in accordance with the instructions, and
returned on time
- any allowances for absences have been made
Internship failure criteria:
-ignorance for common and shared rules (working hours, calling in sick etc.)
-lack of team work skills
- unethical behavior toward patient or the work community
- the student is unable to take responsibility for his / her studies (setting learning objectives, booking evaluations, workseed etc.)
- the student does not reach the level of the internship
curricular and / or personal objective
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction relationship with the client / patient
- as guided to apply non - medical and medical methods
Acceptance criteria:
- learning objectives based on the internship have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
- 135h for training is documented on Work schedule
Internship failure criteria:
-ignorance for common and shared rules (working hours, calling in sick etc.)
-lack of team work skills
- unethical behavior toward patient or the work community
- the student is unable to take responsibility for his / her studies (setting learning objectives, booking evaluations, workseed etc.)
- learning objectives are not achieved
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction
- as guided to apply different methods of mental health and substance abuse care
Acceptance criteria:
-the objectives set have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
-the tasks assigned have carried out in accordance with the instructions, and
returned on time
- any allowances for absences have been made
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024
Timing
06.01.2024 - 02.02.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Irina Tiainen
Groups
-
HLPRPARA22SHBBachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic 22S A Lappeenranta
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- meet mental health and substance abuse clients and their loved ones and look at interaction situations with theoretical and experiential knowledge
- assess the client's mental well-being and the need for rehabilitation
- implement pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of nursing
- plan, implement and evaluate the care process of one's own care client
- implement mentoring and service counseling for mental health and substance abuse clients
- analyze the activities of the multidisciplinary working group and its own contribution to the working group
- evaluate one's own thinking, multidisciplinary decision-making criteria and work ethic
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course consists of clinical practice and assignment related to learning experiences and group meeting demolishing those after practice.
Timing and attendance
40 h / 5 weeks = 160 h
Assigment
Demolishing discussion 2h
Learning material and recommended literature
Higgins, A, Kilkku, N & Kort Kristofersson, G. 2022. Advanced Practice in Mental Health Nursing. Springer.
Pryjmachuk S. 2017 Mental Health Nursing. SAGE.
Clifton A, Hemingway S. etc. 2019 Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing. Wiley Blackwell.
Cornelius L-E, Cooper, C & Robertson, M. 2015. Psychiatry at a Glance 6th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
Current Care Guidelines. https://www.kaypahoito.fi/en/
Alternative completion methods
Ahot-possibility based on previous knowledge and work experience. Gained aknowledge must be shown in a agreed way with a lecturer.
Studyfication in an employment contract is possible.
Working life cooperation
Projects will be integrated into teaching where possible
Exam retakes
Failed completion of clinical practice must be renewed. The student chooses suitable weeks from Jobiili and agrees on practical matters of the internship with the guiding teacher.
Learning environment
Clinical training in a authentic learning settings.
Student time use and work load
5 ects- 4 weeks of practice
Clinical raining = 160 h
Assignment
Demolishing discussion 2h
Contents
The student knows the key clinical nursing skills and procedures of mental health and substance abuse care and is able to work in nursing to promote the patient's health and well-being.
Objectives of the course:
The student is able to:
- create and maintain a therapeutical interaction with a person in mental health and / or substance abuse care
- apply the theoretical knowledge base of mental health and substance abuse care in clinical settings
Contents:
- non-medical and medical nursing methods
- therapeutical relationship
-documentation
- asessment of mental health condition
- assessment and support of mental well-being and functionality
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Studies Nursing care theory 5 ects.
Assessment criteria
The assessment is documented on Workseed.
Assessment is based on the curriculum and individual learning objectives.
The evaluation is carried out in a discussion with the student, the supervisor and the teacher (objective mid-term evaluation and /or final evaluation)
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Failed (0)
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction relationshipwith the client / patient
- as guided to apply different methods of mental health and substance abuse care
Acceptance criteria:
-the objectives set have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
-the tasks assigned have carried out in accordance with the instructions, and
returned on time
- any allowances for absences have been made
Internship failure criteria:
-ignorance for common and shared rules (working hours, calling in sick etc.)
-lack of team work skills
- unethical behavior toward patient or the work community
- the student is unable to take responsibility for his / her studies (setting learning objectives, booking evaluations, workseed etc.)
- the student does not reach the level of the internship
curricular and / or personal objective
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction relationshipwith the client / patient
- as guided to apply different methods of mental health and substance abuse care
Acceptance criteria:
-the objectives set have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
-the tasks assigned have carried out in accordance with the instructions, and
returned on time
- any allowances for absences have been made
Internship failure criteria:
-ignorance for common and shared rules (working hours, calling in sick etc.)
-lack of team work skills
- unethical behavior toward patient or the work community
- the student is unable to take responsibility for his / her studies (setting learning objectives, booking evaluations, workseed etc.)
- the student does not reach the level of the internship
curricular and / or personal objectives
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction relationshipwith the client / patient
- as guided to apply different methods of mental health and substance abuse care
Acceptance criteria:
-the objectives set have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
-the tasks assigned have carried out in accordance with the instructions, and
returned on time
- any allowances for absences have been made
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
27.11.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Irina Tiainen
Groups
-
HLPRPARA21SHA
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- meet mental health and substance abuse clients and their loved ones and look at interaction situations with theoretical and experiential knowledge
- assess the client's mental well-being and the need for rehabilitation
- implement pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of nursing
- plan, implement and evaluate the care process of one's own care client
- implement mentoring and service counseling for mental health and substance abuse clients
- analyze the activities of the multidisciplinary working group and its own contribution to the working group
- evaluate one's own thinking, multidisciplinary decision-making criteria and work ethic
Implementation and methods of teaching
Clinical Training in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Nursing consists of training in clinical settings.
Timing and attendance
1 ect = 27h = 5 x 27 = 135h
Learning material and recommended literature
Higgins, A, Kilkku, N & Kort Kristofersson, G. 2022. Advanced Practice in Mental Health Nursing. Springer.
Pryjmachuk S. 2017 Mental Health Nursing. SAGE.
Clifton A, Hemingway S. etc. 2019 Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing. Wiley Blackwell.
Cornelius L-E, Cooper, C & Robertson, M. 2015. Psychiatry at a Glance 6th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
Current Care Guidelines. https://www.kaypahoito.fi/en/
Alternative completion methods
Ahot-possibility based on previous knowledge and work experience. Gained aknowledge must be shown in a agreed way with a lecturer.
Studyfication in an employment contract is possible.
Working life cooperation
Projects will be integrated into teaching where possible.
Exam retakes
Failed completion of clinical practice must be renewed. The procedure will be negotiated and scheduled with a lecturer.
Learning environment
Clinical training in an authentic learning settings.
Student time use and work load
Clinical training = 135 h
Learning objective discussion in the first week
Middle evaluation in the third week
Final evaluation during the last week
Contents
The student knows key clinical nursing skills and procedures of mental health and substance abuse care and is able to work in nursing settings promoting health and well-being.
Objectives of the course:
The student is able to:
- apply theoretical knowledge base of mental health and substance abuse care in clinical settings
Contents:
- non-medical and medical nursing methods
- therapeutical relationship
-documentation
- asessment of mental health condition
- assessment and support of mental well-being and functionality
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse theory Studies 5 ects.
Assessment criteria
The assessment is documented on Workseed.
Assessment is based on the curriculum and individual learning objectives.
The evaluation is carried out in a discussion with the student, the supervisor and the lecturer (objective mid-term evaluation and /or final evaluation)
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Failed (0)
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction
- as guided to apply different methods of mental health and substance abuse care
Acceptance criteria:
-the objectives set have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
-the tasks assigned have carried out in accordance with the instructions, and
returned on time
- any allowances for absences have been made
Internship failure criteria:
-ignorance for common and shared rules (working hours, calling in sick etc.)
-lack of team work skills
- unethical behavior toward patient or the work community
- the student is unable to take responsibility for his / her studies (setting learning objectives, booking evaluations, workseed etc.)
- the student does not reach the level of the internship
curricular and / or personal objective
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction relationship with the client / patient
- as guided to apply non - medical and medical methods
Acceptance criteria:
- learning objectives based on the internship have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
- 135h for training is documented on Work schedule
Internship failure criteria:
-ignorance for common and shared rules (working hours, calling in sick etc.)
-lack of team work skills
- unethical behavior toward patient or the work community
- the student is unable to take responsibility for his / her studies (setting learning objectives, booking evaluations, workseed etc.)
- learning objectives are not achieved
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction
- as guided to apply different methods of mental health and substance abuse care
Acceptance criteria:
-the objectives set have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
-the tasks assigned have carried out in accordance with the instructions, and
returned on time
- any allowances for absences have been made
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
07.11.2022 - 05.02.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 25
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Irina Tiainen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRPARA21SHB
Small groups
- Verkkoluento 1
- Verkkoluento 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- meet mental health and substance abuse clients and their loved ones and look at interaction situations with theoretical and experiential knowledge
- assess the client's mental well-being and the need for rehabilitation
- implement pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of nursing
- plan, implement and evaluate the care process of one's own care client
- implement mentoring and service counseling for mental health and substance abuse clients
- analyze the activities of the multidisciplinary working group and its own contribution to the working group
- evaluate one's own thinking, multidisciplinary decision-making criteria and work ethic
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course consists of clinical practice and assignment related to learning experiences and group meeting demolishing those after practice.
Timing and attendance
Englanniksi
40 h / week = 160 h
Learning material and recommended literature
Pryjmachuk S. 2017 Mental Health Nursing. SAGE.
Clifton A, Hemingway S. etc. 2019 Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing. Wiley Blackwell.
Duodecim 2022. Current Care Guidelines. https://www.kaypahoito.fi/en/
Alternative completion methods
Ahot-possibility based on previous knowledge and work experience. Gained aknowledge must be shown in a agreed way with a lecturer.
Studyfication in an employment contract is possible.
Working life cooperation
Projects will be integrated into teaching where possible
Exam retakes
Failed completion of clinical practice must be renewed. The student chooses suitable weeks from Jobiili and agrees on practical matters of the internship with the guiding teacher.
Learning environment
Clinical training in a authentic learning settings.
Student time use and work load
5 ects- 4 weeks of practice
Clinical raining = 160 h
Assignment = 110 h
Contents
The student knows the key clinical nursing skills and procedures of mental health and substance abuse care and is able to work in nursing to promote the patient's health and well-being.
Objectives of the course:
The student is able to:
- create and maintain a therapeutical interaction with a person in mental health and / or substance abuse care
- apply the theoretical knowledge base of mental health and substance abuse care in clinical settings
Contents:
- methods of mental health and substance abuse care
- therapeutical relationship
-observing patients´mental health condition
- assessing and monitoring pharmacotherapy
- assessment and support of mental well-being and functionality
- group therapy
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Studies 5 ects.
Medication calculation 1 . passed.
Assessment criteria
The assessment is recorded in Workseed.
Assessment is based on the curriculum and individual learning objectives.
The evaluation is carried out in a discussion with the student, the supervisor and the teacher (objective mid-term evaluation and /or final evaluation)
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Failed (0)
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction relationshipwith the client / patient
- as guided to apply different methods of mental health and substance abuse care
Acceptance criteria:
-the objectives set have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
-the tasks assigned have carried out in accordance with the instructions, and
returned on time
- any allowances for absences have been made
Internship failure criteria:
-ignorance for common and shared rules (working hours, calling in sick etc.)
-lack of team work skills
- unethical behavior toward patient or the work community
- the student is unable to take responsibility for his / her studies (setting learning objectives, booking evaluations, workseed etc.)
- the student does not reach the level of the internship
curricular and / or personal objective
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction relationshipwith the client / patient
- as guided to apply different methods of mental health and substance abuse care
Acceptance criteria:
-the objectives set have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
-the tasks assigned have carried out in accordance with the instructions, and
returned on time
- any allowances for absences have been made
Internship failure criteria:
-ignorance for common and shared rules (working hours, calling in sick etc.)
-lack of team work skills
- unethical behavior toward patient or the work community
- the student is unable to take responsibility for his / her studies (setting learning objectives, booking evaluations, workseed etc.)
- the student does not reach the level of the internship
curricular and / or personal objectives
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical principles
and values what comes to the mental health and substance abuse care
- implement, evaluate and monitor pharmacotherapy
-assess and observe patient´s mental health condition
- create a therapeutic interaction relationshipwith the client / patient
- as guided to apply different methods of mental health and substance abuse care
Acceptance criteria:
-the objectives set have been achieved by the student, and
assessed by the supervisors point of view
-the tasks assigned have carried out in accordance with the instructions, and
returned on time
- any allowances for absences have been made