Studyinfo subject VPSY6210 2018 HØST
VPSY6210 Mental Health and Traumatic Stress Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Psykisk helse og traumatiske belastninger
- Study programme
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Tverrfaglig videreutdanning i psykisk helse-, rus- og avhengighetsarbeid - heltid
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2018/2019
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
The course covers human reactions to trauma, violence and suicide, as well as key work methods and prevention strategies at an individual, group and society level. The student will acquire knowledge and skills in order to evaluate and interact with human beings in various phases, situations and contexts.
Required preliminary courses
Admission to the programme.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:
Knowledge
The student has in-depth knowledge of
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demanding life experiences, crises, and human reactions to these issues in a social and cultural context at various life stages
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how attitudes and communication impact relationships and care
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the significance of relationships when encountering people with disorders related to trauma, violence and suicide
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key explanatory models and work methods relating to people with disorders related to trauma, violence and suicide
Skills
The student is capable of
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applying research-based knowledge in order to analyse issues relating to people with disorders related to trauma, violence and suicide at an individual, group and society level
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analysing links between treatment models and work methods, as well as using these analyses in academic and ethical reasoning
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using knowledge about relationships to familiarise themselves with the user's/patient's life situation and establish a climate for collaboration and dialogue
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applying recognised principles for mapping and assessing suicide risk in collaboration with the persons concerned
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assisting with various work methods in interaction with users/patients, next of kin and the local community
Course requirements
The following must have been completed and approved in order for a student to be permitted to take the exam:
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minimum attendance of 80 % in study groups and seminars
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exam paper outline, 700 words (+/- 20%)
Assessment
Home exam in groups of up to 3 students, over 7 days.
Scope: 4,000 words (+/- 20 %).
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.
Grading scale
Pass/fail.
Examiners
All answer papers are assessed by two examiners. At least 20% per cent of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner's assessment shall benefit all students.
Course contact person
May Vatne
Overlapping courses
VPSY6210, VPSYD6210, PSYD6210 and MAPSD4210 overlap 100%.