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Ethics, Interpersonal Approach and Core Values, 25 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme Specialist-Trained Assistant Nurse in Cognitive Diseases at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: UNKOD23STO.

Ethics, Interpersonal Approach and Core Values is part of TUC Yrkeshögskola's specialist training for assistant nurses in cognitive diseases/dementia. You learn ethical theories and principles as well as the ethical dilemmas that arise in the care of cognitive diseases, and the course also covers current legislation in the field. After the course you can communicate with and treat individuals with cognitive disease from an ethical and professional standpoint.

Duration: 10 weeks
Location: Tranås/Jönköping
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Half-time, approx. 20 hours/week

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About the course.

The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of ethical theories and principles, ethical dilemmas in connection with dementia care, and current legislation in the field. The goal of the course is that the student can communicate with and treat individuals with a cognitive disease from an ethical and professional standpoint, apply this in practice and relate it to different theories of interpersonal approach.

The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of ethical theories and principles, ethical dilemmas in connection with dementia care, and current legislation in the field. The goal of the course is that the student can communicate with and treat individuals with a cognitive disease from an ethical and professional standpoint, apply this in practice and relate it to different theories of interpersonal approach.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You can explain ethical theories and principles in the care of cognitive diseases.
  • You can identify and reason about ethical dilemmas in care situations.
  • You are familiar with current legislation in the field.
  • You can communicate with and treat individuals with cognitive disease professionally and ethically.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Ethical theories and principles

    Basic ethical theories applied to care situations.

  2. Ethical dilemmas

    Analysis of ethical dilemmas in the care of cognitive diseases.

  3. Legislation

    Current legislation governing interpersonal approach and care in the field.

  4. Professional interpersonal approach

    Applying theories of interpersonal approach when meeting individuals with cognitive disease.

Target audience

Who is this for?

Working assistant nurses who are furthering their education in the care of people with cognitive disease/dementia.

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