Social Welfare Ethics and ChallengesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student
- is familiar with the value base of social welfare
- understands the importance of values and ethical foundations in social welfare and is able to apply ethical concepts and principles in professional practice
- understands the diversity of values and ethical perspectives and can critically assess the justification of various ethical decisions in social service work
- recognises the importance of professional ethics in social welfare, commits to the ethical principles of social welfare professionals and is able to act in accordance with them
- understands the ethical issues related to documentation in client work
- can anticipate and respond to challenging and potentially threatening client situations
- understands the importance of client safety
- is able to reflect on their professional conduct, emotions and occupational well-being.

Content

- Values and professional ethics in social welfare
- Ethical thinking and problem-solving
- Concepts and theoretical foundations of ethics
- Ethical principles of social welfare professionals
- Ethics in client work documentation
- Supporting and restricting self-determination
- Challenging and threatening client situations, client safety
- The role and management of emotions in social services
- Professional empathy
- Occupational safety and well-being

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Further information

Passing the course is a prerequisite for Internship 2 - Professional client work in social services.