• Professional Ethics (YSZY0210-3002),
         11.09.2021 – 15.11.2021,  5 cr  (YSY20SM, ...) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Course contents
    Introduction to Professional Ethics
    Ethical issues in professional practice: cases, exercises
    Ethical approaches
    Ethical decision-making: exercises, group work
    Professional competency and autonomy
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria, passed/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.
    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    Webinar 11.9.2021 from 9 am to 2 pm Helsinki time (mandatory)
    Webinar 25.9.2021 from 9 am to 2 pm Helsinki time (mandatory)
    Webinar 30.10.2021 from 9 am to 12 pm Helsinki time or 30.10.2021 from 1 to 4 pm Helsinki (you are allowed to choose in which webinar (9 am-12 pm or 1- 4 pm) you want to attend. It is mandatory to participate in either one.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Three mandatory webinars (lectures, group works, 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.

    Lecturer(s)

    Hanna Hopia

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    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/

    Lecturer(s)

    Hanna Hopia

    Timing

    11.09.2021 - 15.11.2021

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Attending the webinars: 13 hours
    Home assignments before the webinars: 20 hours
    Attending the guidance webinar: 3 hours
    Two learning assignments: 80 hours
    Independent studies: 19 hours

    Enrollment

    02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

    Content scheduling

    Webinar 11.9.2021 from 9 am to 2 pm Helsinki time (mandatory)

    Webinar 25.9.2021 from 9 am to 2 pm Helsinki time (mandatory)

    Webinar 30.10.2021 from 9 am to 12 pm Helsinki time or 30.10.2021 from 1 to 4 pm Helsinki (you are allowed to choose in which webinar (9 am-12 pm or 1- 4 pm) you want to attend. It is mandatory to participate in either one.

    Guidance webinar 2.10.2021 from 9 am to 12 pm Helsinki time (voluntary participation)

    Groups
    • YSY20SM
    • YSY20ST
    • YSY20SJ
    • YSY20SK
    • YSV19S1
    • YSY20S1
    • YSP20S1
    Alternative learning methods

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

    Seats

    0 - 10

    Assessment methods

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

    Open studies 5
    CampusOnline 5
    ExchangeStudents 5

    Degree Programme

    Master's Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies