Ethics in Elderly Care (4cr)

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 are capable of analysing and developing their own and the work community's ethical action.

Content

- 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

Materials

Materials delivered by lecturers

Teaching methods

Kari Jokiranta: lectures, learning discussions. learning diary
Marita Lahti: lessons, discussions, assignments

Student workload

4x 26,5 hours
Lectures about 20 hours

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.