Approaches to Mental Health Work
Students must have, as a minimum, a passing grade in the following courses: Introduction to Scientific Thinking and Research Work in the Health Sciences, 10 credits.
Perspectives in Mental Health Work, 10 credits.
Communication, collaboration and relationship, 10 credits.
in addition to passing the elective course, 10 credits, to be eligible to sit for the exam.
Knowledge
The student:
- has in-depth knowledge of theories, methods, users' experiences, as well as research and can justify and evaluate the choice of approach
- has in-depth knowledge and understanding of alternative action forms based on the needs of the user
- has in-depth knowledge of how factors such as power, culture, organization affect opportunities for coping and improvement
Skills
The student:
- is able to analyse actual situations from different perspectives, including the user¿s perspective and the societal perspective
- is able to use their skills so that the user/patient can take advantage of their own resources and experience the ability to cope
- is able to use various methodological approaches and reflect on their own practice
- is able to organise and implement health-enhancing, preventive and rehabilitative mental health and substance dependency work
General competence
The student:
- is able to analyse and communicate relevant professional and research-related ethical issues to members of the field, the research community and the general public
- is able to communicate about ethical issues with specialists and to the public
- is able to contribute to innovative thinking and innovation processes in the field of mental health and substance dependency work
The course includes the following types of examinations: individual assignment, individual coursework, supervised professional trainingand compulsory participation in assessment. Coursework and compulsory participation must be approved before a final course grade can be given.
- Individual assignment - represents 100% of the grade - Grading A-F
- Individual coursework
The following applies to compulsory participation:
- 80% attendance during academic supervision is required
- Where attendance is between 60% and 80%, a compensatory task will be given.