Study Guide

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 and self-determination. Students understand the causes and consequences of vulnerabilities in old age. Students observe ethical principles in their action. They are capable of analysing and developing their own and the work community's ethical action.

Content

- the ethical foundation and values in health and social services
- ethical sensitivity in work with aged people
- interpretation of ethical problems and problem-solving in practice
- self-determination and older people
- vulnerabilities in old age
- professional ethical norms and guidelines and 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 professional 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.