Ethics in Elderly CareLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: GERATP300
Objective
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 know and apply the principles of sustainable development. They are capable of analysing and developing their own and the work community's ethical action.
Content
- Ethics as a subfield of philosophy
- Social ethics
- the ethical foundation in health and social services
- ethical sensitivity in work with aged people
- interpretation of ethical problems and problem-solving in practice
- professional ethical norms and guidelines
- Ethical behavior in the workplace
- sustainable development and social responsibility
- the student's ethical development
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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 criteria, good (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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (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.
Materials
Talentia. Everyday life, values and ethics: ethical guidelines for social workers
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
20.01.2025 - 23.05.2025
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Aino Asunmaa
- Maria Valli
Student groups
-
MGERO23Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology,Multimodal implementation
Objective
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 know and apply the principles of sustainable development. They are capable of analysing and developing their own and the work community's ethical action.
Content
- Ethics as a subfield of philosophy
- Social ethics
- the ethical foundation in health and social services
- ethical sensitivity in work with aged people
- interpretation of ethical problems and problem-solving in practice
- professional ethical norms and guidelines
- Ethical behavior in the workplace
- sustainable development and social responsibility
- the student's ethical development
Materials
Moodle material assigned by the teacher and other current material
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, discussions and assignments.
Student workload
106 hours
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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 criteria, good (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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation on lessons, assignments
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
22.01.2024 - 12.04.2024
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Aino Asunmaa
Student groups
-
MGERO22
Objective
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 know and apply the principles of sustainable development. They are capable of analysing and developing their own and the work community's ethical action.
Content
- Ethics as a subfield of philosophy
- Social ethics
- the ethical foundation in health and social services
- ethical sensitivity in work with aged people
- interpretation of ethical problems and problem-solving in practice
- professional ethical norms and guidelines
- Ethical behavior in the workplace
- sustainable development and social responsibility
- the student's ethical development
Materials
Online material: Informed in the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, discussions, assignments.
Student workload
106 hours
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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 criteria, good (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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation on lessons, assignments/ 1-5
Enrollment
14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
23.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Pirita Hakoneva
- Maria Valli
Student groups
-
MGERO21
Objective
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 know and apply the principles of sustainable development. They are capable of analysing and developing their own and the work community's ethical action.
Content
- Ethics as a subfield of philosophy
- Social ethics
- the ethical foundation in health and social services
- ethical sensitivity in work with aged people
- interpretation of ethical problems and problem-solving in practice
- professional ethical norms and guidelines
- Ethical behavior in the workplace
- sustainable development and social responsibility
- the student's ethical development
Materials
Online material: Informed in the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, discussions, assignments.
Student workload
106 hours
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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 criteria, good (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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation on lessons, assignments/ 1-5
Enrollment
01.05.2021 - 17.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 31.05.2022
Credits
4 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Marita Lahti
- Kari Jokiranta
Student groups
-
MGERO20
Objective
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 know and apply the principles of sustainable development. They are capable of analysing and developing their own and the work community's ethical action.
Content
- Ethics as a subfield of philosophy
- Social ethics
- the ethical foundation in health and social services
- ethical sensitivity in work with aged people
- interpretation of ethical problems and problem-solving in practice
- professional ethical norms and guidelines
- Ethical behavior in the workplace
- sustainable development and social responsibility
- the student's ethical development
Materials
Informed in the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, discussions, assignments.
Student workload
106 hours
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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 criteria, good (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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation on lessons, assignments/ 1-5