Ethics in Elderly Care
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | GERATP300 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Lahti, Marita |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| VANTYO-2015 |
2 spring |
4.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| VANTYO-2016 |
2 spring |
4.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students are able to gain an overview of elderly care ethics based on values, ethical theories and norms. Students become aware of their responsibilities as defenders and promoters of aged people's rights. Students observe ethical principles in their action. They are capable of analysing and developing their own and the work community's ethical action.
Student's Workload
106 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Practical Training in Gerontological Work
Contents
- the ethical foundation in health and social services
- ethical sensitivity in work with aged people
- interpretation of ethical problems and problem-solving in practice
- old age and vulnerability
- professional ethical norms and guidelines
- morality in the work community
- the student's ethical development
Recommended or Required Reading
- Juujärvi, S., Myyry, L.& Pesso, K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki: Tammi.
- Pehkonen A.&Väänänen-Fomin, M. 2011. Sosiaalityön arvot ja etiikka. PS-kustannus
- Sarvimäki, A.&Stenbock-Hult, B. 2009. Hoitotyön etiikka. Edita.
ETENE- julkaisut 20, 30, 32 ja 37. Saatavuus: http://www.etene.fi/fi
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
cooperative learning, lectures and discussions, reflective learning journal
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5
Students are able to form a theoretically justified overview of elderly care ethics. They are able to analyse and evaluate various options using ethical theories, models and professional ethical norms. Students observe and promote ethical principles in their action. They are capable of analysing and developing their ethical action and the work community's professional practices.
Grade 3:
Students are able to form a theoretically justified overview of elderly care ethics. They are able to compare various options using ethical theories, models and professional ethical norms. Students observe and promote ethical principles in their action. They are capable of reflecting on their ethical action and the work community's professional practices.
Grade 1:
Students are able to form an overview of elderly care ethics. They are able to give examples of various options using professioal ethical norms. Students observe the ethical principles of elderly care in their action.
Assessment Methods
active participation in discussions and case studies. Reflective learning journal assessed numerically
Work Placement
the course does not include practice
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