Healthcare

Ethics, interpersonal approach and communication, 15 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme Tandsköterska at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: TSK23TRA.

Ethics, Interpersonal Approach and Communication gives you knowledge of different ethical theories, particularly in relation to mental ill health, and of how to treat people in a respectful and professional way. The course prepares you for the professional role of specialist assistant nurse in psychiatry, with a particular focus on supporting relatives and children in their situation. You practise applying theories and methods of interpersonal approach in practical work.

Duration: 6 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: 30 YH credits, about 6 weeks of full-time study

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About the course.

The course covers communication and service in encounters with patients and relatives.

The course covers communication and service in encounters with patients and relatives.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • Can describe central ethical theories related to mental ill health
  • Can treat patients and relatives in a respectful and professional way
  • Can apply theories and methods of interpersonal approach in their work
  • Can support relatives, with a particular focus on children's situation
  • Can reflect ethically on situations in psychiatric care
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Ethical theories and mental ill health

    Central ethical theories related to mental ill health.

  2. Professional approach

    Methods and theories for a respectful and professional approach.

  3. Support for relatives

    Supporting relatives, with a particular focus on children's situation.

  4. Application in the professional role

    Practical application of ethics and interpersonal approach in the role of specialist assistant nurse in psychiatry.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is for students in TUC's specialist assistant nurse programme in psychiatry who will meet patients and relatives in their future work.

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