Co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges - 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 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MSO205
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Learning outcome
After successfully completing the course, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- Has advanced knowledge of the collaboration and follow-up of persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges in a historical and social perspective.
- Has in-depth knowledge about ethical, professional and practical challenges related to collaboration and follow-up of persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.
- 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 analyze ethical dilemmas and contribute with critical reflections to discussions about collaboration and follow-up for persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.
- 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
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 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. 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. Attendance requirements: 75% attendance is required. Students who have less than 75% attendance in the compulsory teaching activities lose the right to take the examination, regardless of the reason.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Esther EradajayeStudy Program Director:
Brita GjerstadCourse teacher:
Anne Katrine FolkmanCourse teacher:
Nina ThorbjørnsenCourse teacher:
Liv Jorunn Baggegård SkippervikMethod of work
Open for
Master in Social Studies.
Individual course. Open to students who has completed 3-year vocational education.