Study Guide
Study Guide
#savoniaUAS
Curricula starting in 2022 and earlier
Savonia's new Study Guide (curriculum starting in 2023 and after) can be found here.
| Basis of Education | Competence Standards | Structure of Studies | Development of Expertise | Methods and implementation | Course Table |
Course Description
| Code | 4 SSOSPÄ |
| Name | Work with Substance Abusers in Social Sector |
| Credits | 5 ects |
| Objectives | The student is able to - Identify and analyse personal views and attitude to substance use and abilities to work with substance abusers - Know the legislation and regulations guiding the substance abuse work - Identify and understand the concept of addiction as a personal, community and society issue - Identify the need for preventive work and early intervention in the field of social work and intervene in challenges caused by addiction in order to support the well-being of individuals and families - Know the service system for substance abusers and know how to work in multiprofessional networks - Guide and support clients and families by using work methods and practices of substance abuse work in social sector |
| Content | - Drugs as a social phenomenon, including knowledge of drugs and their effects - The essential legislation, regulations and recommendations of the work with substance abusers - Supporting people of different ages by addiction care practices - Addiction in different life stages, forms and environments - Substance abuse rehabilitation, services for substance abusers, referral to treatment - Mini-intervention, work methods and practices of substance abuse work in social sector |
| Requirements | 1) Contact lessons, class discussions, simulations, study visits, exam. 2) Online course |
| Grading Scale | 0 - 5 |
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| Contact | Polón Mira |
We reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum due to the need to update the content being studied.