Social work with substance abusers (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to:
observe substance addiction from different viewpoints.
identify and interact with addicted people.
assess together with your clients the risks and disadvantages caused by substance abuse.
apply different methods.
make a plan with a client to promote his/her wellbeing and the wellbeing of their families.

Content

What is substance abuse what phenomena are closely associated with it?
What challenges does substance abuse cause to an individual’s ability to function?
What are the main characteristics of social work with substance abusers?
What means are available to support an individual’s ability to function?

Course material

Learn-alustalla oleva materiaali.

Study forms and methods

Aiemmin hankitun osaamisen voi osoittaa aiemmilla korkeakouluopinnoilla. Koko opintojakson (5 op) osalta hakemus e-lomakkeella. 1-4 op osalta vapaamuotoinen hakemus opintojaksosta vastaavalle opettajalle.

Työviikkopohjainen väylä sisältää kontaktiopetusta.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Opiskelijoiden työelämäympäristöjen hyödyntäminen tehtävissä sekä asiantuntijavierailut.

Student workload

5 op on 135 opiskelijan työtuntia.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakson tuntitehtävät.
Ryhmätyö.
Loppuseminaari.

Qualifications

Childhood and youth as a phase of life
Social security and legislation
School as an environment