MHAD 501 Mental Health and Addictions II. This course is a continuation of Mental Health and Addictions I and focuses on a variety of rehabilitative and treatment modalities used in working with older adults.� Attitudes toward mental health and substance use problems and how they impact helper effectiveness are explored in a supportive milieu.
Prerequisites: Completion of Year 1 of the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing; MHAD 500
Corequisite: GNUR 501, GNUR 508, GNUR 525
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | 3.00 |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- advocate for elders to access needed services and supports.
- empower older adults to reduce harms and minimize risk associated with mental health and substance use issues.
- describe and explain the importance of building and working with the strengths and abilities of each person.
- use motivational strategies with each person based on their own unique strengths and needs.
- use practical problem-solving and negotiation strategies especially when dealing with challenging personalities.
- identify and address life skill deficit areas and support the development of healthy lifestyle practices.
- facilitate recovery through interventions that help people re-establish normal roles within their environment.
- respond effectively in crisis.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.