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Professional Ethics and Development (7 cr)

Code: 7B00FP02-3004

General information


Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 09.03.2022

Timing

08.03.2022 - 10.05.2025

Credits

7 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science

Teachers

  • Henna Agbodjakin
  • Marika Toivonen
  • Kati Borg
  • Siru Suoniemi
  • Aino Pohja
  • Eeva Liikanen

Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Groups

  • 22BAJ

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the basic ethical values in social and health care
- knows the principles of sustainable development
- knows the professional ethical guidelines, principles and legislation of the future profession
- is aware of his/her own values and starting points, raises professional ethical perspectives and engages in professional ethical dialogue
- acts collegially and takes responsibility for her/his professional development
- acts as required by data protection regulations and ethical guidelines and policies of the field
- acts according to the principles of intrapreneurship in his/her studies and projects
- knows international activities of the field and participates in international studies and events

Content (course unit)

Concepts and theoretical starting points of ethics
Different concepts of humankind, human rights, age ethics and equality
Professional ethical principles of Biomedical Laboratory Scientist
Legislation in health care client work
Principles of sustainable development
Intrapreneurship
Own professional development
Internationalization in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Career direction
Alumnus activity
Basics of project work and implementation of different projects

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student is able to analyse and evaluate the ethical decision making and operating methods according to the individual needs of the client. The student is able to apply the ethical guidelines and operating principles of his or her professional field and profession in his/her decisions and actions. The student evaluates his/her professional development. The student takes an active part in projects and international activities.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail