SWK278 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Information Literacy, Human Services, Risk Management
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The course provides students with an appreciation of how their values influence their decisions and actions in practice. It provides an overview of ethical theories, ethico-legal principles and relevant legislation in practice. Attention is given to understanding ethics as a capacity to act for the rights and well-being of people, animals and the ecosystem, where power inequalities can compound pre-existing inequalities and issues. It provides students with tools and skills for resolving ethical dilemmas and identifies the importance of self-care in complex human services practice settings. Course content: develop an understanding of the significance of their personal and professional values in shaping ethical practice; On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Describe and critically evaluate theoretical components of ethical practice. Demonstrate ability to make and be accountable for professional decisions based on ethical frameworks, and to resolve ethical dilemmas. Develop and justify arguments based on understanding of ethical and professional approaches to human services practice.
