Information Package / Course Catalogue
Professional Ethics
Course Code: YB203
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach the concepts of deontology and ethics, to ensure that they fulfill their professional rights and responsibilities and act in accordance with professional ethical principles in all areas requiring care services.

Course Content

Deontology, ethics, morality and law concepts, professional ethics, elements that constitute the concept of professional ethics, patient and elderly rights, ethical value conflicts and dilemmas, ethical practices in the field of health care.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Saniye Seda ÜNSAL
Learning Outcomes
1.To distinguish the concepts of ethics and morality
2.Ability to sort out ethical principles
3.People know the sick and elderly rights
4.To decide the situation in ethical conflicts and dilemmas in professional fields
5.exhibit appropriate behavior to professional ethics in elderly care
6.Professional rights, be aware of the powers and responsibilities
7.work suitable to cooperate with other members of the profession as the professional rights and responsibilities
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Başpınar N.Ö. ve Kıroğlu D. (2011): Meslek Etiği. Nobel Yayınları, Ankara.
2.Şentürk S.E. (1990): Hemşirelik Tarihi ve Deontolojisi.
3.Bağ B. (2000):Hemşirelik Uygulamalarında Etik
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of the course and ethical practices in our country and the world
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ethics, morality, legal values and concepts, factors that play a role in the formation of morality, ethical principles
Week 3 - Theoretical
Normative Ethical Theories (Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics)
Week 4 - Theoretical
What is a profession? Elements of Professional Ethics and Principles Making the Profession a Profession
Week 5 - Theoretical
Unethical Behaviors
Week 6 - Theoretical
Job description, rights and authorities, and qualifications required for those working in the health services class
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ethics - Value Conflicts+Midterm Exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam Evaluation+Ethics Dilemmas
Week 9 - Theoretical
Patient and human rights
Week 10 - Theoretical
Patient Rights Laws and Regulations Regarding Health Services
Week 11 - Theoretical
Euthanasia and Ethics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethics in Organ Transplantation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Geriatri and ethics
Week 14 - Theoretical
General discussion of ethical issues
Week 15 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the Course
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151245
Reading2228
Quiz3116
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)71
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026