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Professional Ethics (5 cr)

Code: YSZY0210-3003

General information


Enrollment
01.08.2022 - 04.09.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
12.09.2022 - 20.11.2022
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Master's Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy
Teachers
Hanna Hopia
Teacher in charge
Hanna Hopia
Groups
YSY22SM
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
YSY22ST
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
ZJAYSP22S1
Avoin AMK, sote, Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy , YAMK-polku
ZJAYSY22ST
Avoin AMK, sote, Terveyden edistäminen, YAMK-polku
ZJAYSY22SJ
Avoin AMK, sote, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, YAMK-polku
YSY22SJ
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
YSP22S1
Master's Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy
ZJAYSY22SM
Avoin AMK, sote, Monialainen kuntoutus, YAMK-polku
Course
YSZY0210

Materials

Barak-Corren N. & Bazerman, M. 2020. Inaction and decision making in moral conflicts. Organizational Dynamics 49, 100703.

Simha, A. & Parboteeah, K. P. 2019. The Big 5 Personality Traits and Willingness to Justify Unethical Behavior - A Cross-National Examination.
Journal of Business Ethics, 167, 451–471

Kuenzi, M., Mayer, D. M. & Greenbaum, R. L. 2020. Creating an ethical organizational environment: The relationship between ethical leadership, ethical organizational climate, and unethical behavior. Personnel psychology, 73(1), 43-71.

Website: Nordic Business Ethics. https://www.nordicbusinessethics.com/2020/05/12/what-can-the-rest-of-the-world-learn-from-nordic-values/

Monrouxe, L., & Rees, C. E. 2017. Healthcare Professionalism: Improving Practice through Reflections on Workplace Dilemmas. Wiley-Blackwell.

Website: Professional Ethics: https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/ethics/

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning and experience according to JAMK's instructions.

Further information

Home assignments: pass/fail, feedback from peers and teacher
Discussion on ethical dilemmas within group: pass/fail, continuous feedback from teacher, presentation in webinar.
A review of an article or a book on professional ethics: pass/fail, feedback from teacher and peers.

Open studies 5
ExchangeStudents 5

Virtual portion

5

Student workload

Attending the webinars: 18 hours
Home assignments before the webinars: 20 hours
Attending the guidance webinar: 3 hours
Two learning assignments (independent studies): 94 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved S:
Student is able to identify and explain main differences between ethical dilemmas and work issues with an ethical concern at one's own professional field. Student demonstrates ability to discuss ethical dilemmas in a critical manner with fellow students. Student also applies decision-making and problem-solving knowledge and skills during the course.

Content scheduling

Webinar 10.9.2022 from 9 am to 2 pm Helsinki time (mandatory participation)
Webinar 24.9.2022 from 9 am to 2 pm Helsinki time (mandatory participation)
Webinar 8.10.2022 from 9 am to 2 pm Helsinki time (mandatory participation)
Webinar 19.11.2022 from 9 am to 12 pm Helsinki time (mandatory participation)

The course will be realized 100 % online.

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

4 mandatory webinars (lectures, group work, presentations)
One guidance webinar
Home assignments before webinars
Learning assignments: Discussion on ethical dilemmas within group 50 % and a review of an article or a book on professional ethics 50 %

The course will be realized 100 % online.

Location and time

Webinar 10.9.2022 from 9 am to 2 pm Helsinki time (mandatory participation)
Webinar 24.9.2022 from 9 am to 2 pm Helsinki time (mandatory participation)
Webinar 8.10.2022 from 9 am to 2 pm Helsinki time (mandatory participation)
Webinar 19.11.2022 from 9 am to 12 pm Helsinki time (mandatory participation)

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5

Content

Introduction to Professional Ethics
Ethical issues in professional practice: cases, exercises
Ethical approaches
Ethical decision-making: exercises, group work
Professional competency and autonomy

Objective

Purpose of the course is to strengthen participants’ ethical knowledge and skills by helping them to reflect, analyse and understand ethical dilemmas occurring in professional practice. Another purpose is to examine general ethical principles and a set of standards adopted by professional communities in health and social care and review their effect on opinion and decision-making of professionals.

Competences:
Ethical competence
Internationalisation and communications competence

Learning objectives:
At the end of the course, you are able to differentiate among values, morals and ethical guidelines and recognize how they affect on professional practice. You have an ability to identify, critically analyse and discuss a wide variety of issues related to ethical dilemmas within your professional practice. In addition, you can apply ethical decision-making processes and generate solutions to conflicts arising in professional practice.

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