Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Psychologist's Professional Work and Ethics
Course Code
VPUPK_310
Branch of Science
General Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Gulbe
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema iela, vppk@rsu.lv, +371 67409183
About Study Course
Objective
To acquaint students with the specifics of the work of a psychologist in different environments, legislation regulating psychologist's activity, documentation in profesional action, profesioprofessional standard and ethics of psychologist's work.
Preliminary Knowledge
General psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students describe the activities of a psychologist in various fields of professional activity, are familiar with the basic principles of a psychologist's activity. Students are familiar with the code of ethics of psychologists.
Skills
1.Students independently use the documentation regulating the activity of a psychologist in order to analyse situations related to the work of a psychologist. Use the code of ethics to analyse ethically sensitive professional situations.
Competences
1.Students are able to analyze and argue examples of a psychologist's work, using professional standards, regulations, and ethical principles to justify their decisions in simulated situations. Students demonstrate the ability to evaluate the quality of professional activities and their compliance with ethical requirements, based on described or hypothetical cases.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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To successfully complete this study course:
- Completed all the tests placed in the e-environment (e-studies) - the average rating of the test results is at least 4 points.
The sum total of all obtained evaluation points – the final evaluation in the lecture course is at least 4 points.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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Tasks in lectures and seminar classes (10%) - 3 short test results (e-studies) (20%) - at the end of the lecture/lesson when the topic is closed - 4th test results (e-studies) (35%) - deciphering of a violation of the professional activities of a psychologist, non-professionalism in a case description (accurately found in text, coloured and appropriately, explained in detail with understanding). Mandatory requirement to comply with the conditions: msword in the document, colouring the infringement in the text, then explain in brackets why it constitutes an infringement. The text contains 10/11 irregularities, for each correctly found 0.5 points, for an accurate, understandable and correct explanation - 0.5 points (35%) time 30 min criterionexcellent (Max points)acceptable (there are gaps)insufficient (low score)identification of laws, regulations and ethical standardsaccurately identified all irregularities, providing correct references to the Psychologists Act, Cabinet rules and Code of Ethics.The violation has been recognized, but references to regulatory documents are incomplete or general.The violation has not been identified or erroneous references to the normative basis have been made.The explanation and detailare a drawn-out, detailed explanation of exactly how the breach manifests itself and what its consequences are. The reasoning is professionally sound.The explanation is correct, but there is a lack of detail or linkage to the particular situation.The explanation is superficial, healing or inconsistent with the professional competence of a psychologist.Professional solution and oversightoffer a legal and ethical solution, including the role of oversight in dealing with the situation and further action.The solution is logical, but the process or further professional action is described piecemeal.The solution is not justified in regulatory acts.Terminology and styleuse precise terminology of psychology and law.Appropriate terminology is applied, but the style is too descriptive or less structured for places.Incorrect terminology or household language used. I note that the time for filling out tests and case analysis is limited, students may use all the materials available to them, digital solutions, so-called AI. To successfully pass this study course: - all the tests placed in the e-environment (e-studies) and the sum of the balls of all the evaluations obtained have been met - the final assessment in the lecture course is the attention of at least 4 points , that a mandatory requirement is the provision of the assessment/feedback of the study course at the end of the study course on the e-learning platform! |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture, an overview of the content of the study course, assessment criteria and tests.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture, an overview of the content of the study course, assessment criteria and tests.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Differences between psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapy specialist and doctor-psychotherapist.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Differences between psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapy specialist and doctor-psychotherapist.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Cooperation of a psychologist with representatives of other professions. Areas of professional activity of a psychologist
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Cooperation of a psychologist with representatives of other professions. Areas of professional activity of a psychologist
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Law of Psychologists
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Law of Psychologists
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Regulations and professional standard of psychologists
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Regulations and professional standard of psychologists
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Regulation of the psychologist's professional activity and binding documentation in the psychologist's work
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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General ethical aspects in the psychologist's professional activity
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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General ethical aspects in the psychologist's professional activity
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Ethical and legal aspects in the psychologist's professional activity - implementing psychological help remotely
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Psychohygiene. Ressiliance
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Psychohygiene. Ressiliance
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture, an overview of the content of the study course, assessment criteria and tests.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Differences between psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapy specialist and doctor-psychotherapist.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Cooperation of a psychologist with representatives of other professions. Areas of professional activity of a psychologist
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Law of Psychologists
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Regulations and professional standard of psychologists
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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General ethical aspects in the psychologist's professional activity
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Ethical and legal aspects in the psychologist's professional activity - implementing psychological help remotely
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Psychohygiene. Ressiliance
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Psihologu ētikas kodekss. Izdots saskaņā ar Psihologu likuma 7.panta ceturtās daļas 3.punktu.
2.
European association of professional psychologists associations. Meta-code of ethics.