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The course uses a ‘blended’ approach which combines online learning, virtual tutorials and face-to face workshops. Our online learning materials are explicitly designed to accommodate the pressures that come with trying to balance work, l...

Hide-10 weeks

The course uses a ‘blended’ approach which combines online learning, virtual tutorials and face-to face workshops. Our online learning materials are explicitly designed to accommodate the pressures that come with trying to balance work, life and learning. They make it possible to build study time around your work schedule. These are accessible through our learning centre which provides a platform for you to study, collaborate and communicate with your fellow learners. Regular online tutorials will expand your knowledge of the topic and answer any questions you have as you study. Each workshop focuses on extending your understanding of the subject matter and helping you apply it in your working practice. The one-day session will be led by a subject matter expert who also has extensive experience in providing coaching/training to people working in the human services and non-profit sector.

Discussion, collaboration and the sharing of experiences are actively encouraged in order for the workshop to achieve one of its primary goals:

◾Facilitating the application of knowledge and skills acquired during the course to address real world challenges in a practical and effective manner.

Underpinning all of this is our learning community. This is made up of tutors who have extensive first-line experience, learning support staff who understand the human challenges people can face when attending college and our learners who are defined by their commitment to supporting each other. We believe this creates a learning experience that is unique to the Open Training College, one that meets the specific requirements of people working in our sector and improves the quality of service our users receive. This is known as the Supported Open Learning Model.

Expand+This QQI accredited Professional Practice and Ethics course focuses on the role and responsibilities of the social care worker. It examines the personal and professional skills and capabilities, and the understanding of ethics required to effectively...

Hide-This QQI accredited Professional Practice and Ethics course focuses on the role and responsibilities of the social care worker. It examines the personal and professional skills and capabilities, and the understanding of ethics required to effectively fulfill this complex role. Social care is going through many significant changes, including the regulation of Social Care as a profession through CORU. The module explores these developments and what they will mean for the worker in social care services today. In addition, the module explores the essential area of ethics. Key ethical areas such as human rights, wellbeing, acceptance of difference and social justice are discussed in the context of the social care profession. As well as helping you develop your current skills and competencies the course will also allow you to identify areas that you will need to develop in order to meet the challenges that come with working in a social care role.

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing the course you should be able to:

◾Outline the value of a professional code of conduct

◾Explain the development of social care as a profession and the role of CORU as a regulator

◾Explain how behaving in accordance with particular values and principles is beneficial to service users

◾provide examples of how ethical decisions form part of making best practice decisions

◾Discuss the following ethical theories and concepts:

◾Wellbeing

◾Respect and Care

◾Human Rights

◾Empathy

◾Social Contract Ethics

◾Social Justice

◾Define the concepts of ‘professional’, ‘professionalism’, ‘non-professional’ and ‘unprofessional’

◾Describe a range of formal and informal approaches to professional development