Person-Centered Care in Psychiatric Health Care

Education facts

Code: GVÅ37H

Integrated in course content are the subjects nursing and medical science. The course includes in depth application of the nursing process and the preparation and use of care plans based on evidence based knowledge during the placement in psychiatric care. Students will receive training in communication with patients and families with complex care needs as well as training in the work related role and in terms of collaboration with staff from different professions. The course includes assessment of the patient’s condition. Students learn the responsibility of the nurse to take appropriate measures. It also includes continued training in drug management, medical treatments and medical-technology skills. A health promotion and disease prevention perspective is applied, as are an ethical approach and a holistic view of the person.

Entry requirements

Anatomy and Physiology II, 7.5 credits, The Humans Need for Basic Care, 10.5 credits, Pharmacology 4.5 credits, Humanity and Health in a Societal Perspective 7.5 credits as well as 11 credits from Methods and Theories Regarding Signs and Symptoms of Health/Ill Health I, 30 credits

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Person-Centered Care in Psychiatric Health Care

  Dalarna University

  Start date: 6 October 2025

  End date: 14 December 2025

  Pace of study: 100 %