Methods of Mental Health Work in School and Student Health Services (3 cr)
Code: TO00CB79-3003
General information
Enrollment
19.05.2025 - 23.11.2025
Timing
01.06.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual proportion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Otaniemi, sote
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 600
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
- Niklas Leppä
- Tiina Putkuri
Teacher in charge
Tiina Putkuri
Groups
-
TOS224SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S24, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
-
TOS225SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S25, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- nameand recognize risk factors for mental health problems
- guide and encourage a schoolchild, student and parent towards choices that promote mental health and prevent mental health problems
- assess mental health symptoms in schoolchildren and students, and utilize symptom questionnaires in assessment
- utilize self-care programs and other digital tools to support the mental health of schoolchildren and students
- select and apply evidence-based, mental health supportive methods as part of one's own work
Teaching methods
The implementation plan is available in Finnish.
Grading scale
H-5
Qualifications
The study unit is open to healthcare professionals or students in the healthcare field. The study unit is primarily intended for public health nurses working in school or student healthcare settings.