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Core Values and Ethics in Palliative Care, 15 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: UNPAD20JÖN.

Core Values and Ethics in Palliative Care gives you in-depth knowledge of ethical theories and principles and the ethical dilemmas that arise in end-of-life care. You learn about palliative core values work and current legislation in the field. The course is part of TUC's YH programme in palliative care and strengthens your ethical compass in care work.

Duration: 3 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: 15 YH credits, about 3 weeks of full-time study

About the course.

The purpose of the course is to give in-depth knowledge of ethical theories and principles, ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care and current legislation in the field

The purpose of the course is to give in-depth knowledge of ethical theories and principles, ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care and current legislation in the field

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • Can describe key ethical theories and principles in care
  • Can identify and handle ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care
  • Has knowledge of palliative core values work
  • Knows current legislation in palliative care
  • Can apply an ethical approach when meeting care recipients and relatives
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Ethical theories and principles

    Basic ethical theories applied to health and social care.

  2. Ethical dilemmas at the end of life

    Identifying and reasoning about difficult ethical situations in palliative care.

  3. Palliative core values work

    Working practically with core values issues in palliative care.

  4. Legislation in the field

    Current legislation that governs ethics and rights in palliative care.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is aimed at you who are studying to become a specialist assistant nurse in palliative care and want to deepen your ethical competence.

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