Mental Health Work; Specialisation , fordypning

• Starting 2007/2008
• Starting before 2007/2008

Due to practical considerations will this programme start up in january 2008. The programme will last for 1,5 years. The application deadline is 15th of April 2007.

Content:

This is a 60 ECTS further education programme for health and social workers. The programme’s aim is to teach students about general mental health disorders. The student will also acquire knowledge concerning the functions of mental health management in working with people suffering from mental health disorders, as well as the functions and competence areas of other professionals involved in this work.

Courses in the programme:

The Human Being, Mental Disorders and the Social Environment
Communication, Interaction and Conflict Solution
Organisation of Services for Mental Health
Psychosocial work: Theory and Ethics
Developing Interpersonal Relationship Competency

Teaching and learning methods:

Part time over two years with lectures and classroom teaching, refection groups, seminars and project work. The programme has three, week long sessions per semester, with the exception of the period of practical work experience which is a 10 week block.

Careers / further study:

The programme qualifies graduates to work with people with mental health disorders in the municipal health and social services and within specialised health care programmes.