Co-occurring disorders - collaboration and follow-up (MSO205)

The course will give an introduction to the follow-up of people with co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders. The course will provide knowledge about users’ rights, professionals’ obligations, ethical challenges and relevant legislation. People with co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders often challenge the established provision of services in both the specialist and municipal health services. The course will provide knowledge and skills that contribute to creativity and innovative thinking regarding the facilitation of good services.


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

MSO205

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

  • Has advanced knowledge about the development and treatment of mental disorders and substance abuse problems from a historical and social perspective.
  • Has in-depth knowledge about ethical, professional and practical challenges related to user participation.
  • Has in-depth knowledge about relevant national and international laws and steering documents.

Skills

  • Has an understanding of how professionals can contribute to improved quality of life and lifespan among people with co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders.
  • Can analyse, explain and be aware of their own professional foundation and the possibilities and limitations of their professional role.
  • Can analyse ethical dilemmas and contribute to critical reflection.
  • Can communicate academic issues within the field of substance abuse and mental health work in a scientific and professional context.

General competence

  • Has the ability to identify the consequences that mental disorders and substance abuse problems have for individuals, families, relatives and society.
  • Has the ability to recognise users’ and relatives’ experiential knowledge as being equivalent to clinical experience and research.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written groupwork 1/1 Passed / Not Passed All

The assignment should have a topic that is relevant to the subject area. The assignment must be answered in groups. Scope: maximum 5500 words including table of contents and notes; excluding bibliography. Referencing style: APA 7th.The assignment may be written in groupbefore s consisting of two to three students, and one supervision session will be offered. The deadline for receiving guidance is one week prior to the submission of the assigment.Students who fail the re-sit or re-scheduled course examination must take the next ordinary examination together with the subsequent year group. The compulsory activities that have already been approved do not have to be retaken. Students must take the examination in accordance with any new and revised course description, but decide themselves whether to follow teaching in the new examination semester.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Esther Eradajaye

Course coordinator:

Nina Thorbjørnsen

Study Program Director:

Brita Gjerstad

Method of work

Lectures, group work and individual work.

Open for

Master in Social Studies.

Individual course. Open to students who has completed 3-year vocational education.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto