Ethical social work (5 cr)
Code: KH00EE40-3001
General information
Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Timing
18.01.2021 - 15.04.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
- Assi Kukkonen
Groups
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KHSA20SP
Objective
You are able to observe social work in a culturally sensitive, ethical and critical way.
You are aware of the significance of one's values and perception of the concept of human being in social work.
You are able to analyze your own values, attitudes and prejudices with relation to the principles of social work.
You are able to identify possibilities and contradictions related to social work in different operational environments.
You understand the significance of documentation and are able to appropriately record client information in accordance with data security and confidentiality requirements.
Content
How do human rights, laws and ethical principles guide social work?
What do cultural sensitivity and criticism mean in social work?
What cultural and ethical possibilities and challenges are encountered in social work?
How do you take into account norms, values and ethical principles in the capacity of a social worker?
What are the principles of juridically sustainable and ethical documentation?
Evaluation scale
1-5