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Curriculum subject

Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Communication of a Nurse

Subject
Subject code 6VTO11/PT
Subject name Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Communication of a Nurse
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Grade prelim (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2011 Õp
Study year 3
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Mandatory
Aim
To provide an overview of the psychosocial risk factors affecting mental health of a human, the principles of psychotherapy and the nurse's role while conducting psychotherapy and applying therapeutic communication techniques.
Study outcome
1. Is familiar with the psychosocial risk factors having impact on the mental health of a person and is able to find evidence-based solutions for reducing risk factors.
2. Knows and understands the nature and principles of evidence-based psychotherapy and a nurse's role and responsibility in the therapeutic processes.
3. Understands the main therapeutic communication techniques in the communication process, i.e., nurse - patient - family and is able to apply her or his knowledge in practical work.
Current rounds
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