Ethical principals (5 cr)
Code: GE00CO40-3002
General information
Enrollment
20.08.2018 - 07.09.2018
Timing
01.08.2018 - 14.12.2018
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Elderly Care
Teachers
- Marko Raitanen
Teacher in charge
Marko Raitanen
Groups
-
GEKV18SMElderly care, part-time studies
Objective
You recognize the place of gerontology in the multiprofessional environment of elderly care and are aware of the importance of multidisciplinary gerontological knowledge.
You are familiar with the history of elderly care and are able to assess the factors that have influenced the development of elderly care.
You recognize the ethical issues and rules of elderly care to promote good and participatory aging.
You can act in a manner that respects the elderly, based on the ethical values of elderly care.
You are trained to actively follow your professional field both nationally and internationally.
You will deepen your understanding of the course of life and its different stages while developing your own ethical thinking.
Content
What are the ethical issues of elderly care?
How to act ethically?
How to resolve conflicts relating to ethical principles?
Qualifications
No prerequisities