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Ethical principles (5 cr)

Code: GE00CO40-3005

General information


Enrollment

23.08.2021 - 29.08.2021

Timing

27.09.2021 - 17.12.2021

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

  • GEKV21SM
    Elderly 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?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

No prerequisities