Healthcare

Ethics, Interaction and Core Values, 25 YH credits.

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Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: UNDED20STO.

Ethics, Interaction and Communication gives you knowledge of different ethical theories, particularly in relation to mental illness, and of how to interact with 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 interaction in practical work.

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

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

About the course.

The purpose and objective of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of ethical theories and principles, ethical dilemmas in connection with care for people with dementia, and current legislation in the field. The student shall have good knowledge of communication and interaction based on an ethical and professional approach, be able to apply this, and be able to relate to different theories of interaction.

The purpose and objective of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of ethical theories and principles, ethical dilemmas in connection with care for people with dementia, and current legislation in the field. The student shall have good knowledge of communication and interaction based on an ethical and professional approach, be able to apply this, and be able to relate to different theories of interaction.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • Can explain key ethical theories related to mental illness
  • Can interact with patients and relatives in a respectful and professional way
  • Can apply theories and methods of interaction 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 illness

    Key ethical theories related to mental illness.

  2. Professional interaction

    Methods and theories for respectful and professional interaction.

  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 interaction in the role of specialist assistant nurse in psychiatry.

Target audience

Who is this for?

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

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