Ethics in Interprofessional Work

Course Type: Flavour School

Flavour Schools are short, immersive five-day summer or winter schools developed within the ACE²-EU Alliance under the WP2 – APP Factory. They bring together students from across the partner universities for intensive programmes combining academic learning, experiential workshops, and collaborative projects.
Each edition focuses on real-world challenges identified by external stakeholders, connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and designed to foster interdisciplinary teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking.

They aim to promote European values, intercultural dialogue, and social responsibility, empowering students to become agents of positive change in their professional and community contexts.

In  this context, the school of Interprofessional Work Ethics wil invite students to explore, thourgh teamwork and applied pratice, how professional from different fields can respond to ethical dilemmas in the workplace with empathy, equality, fairness and justice, promoting a deeper understanding of work contexts.

 

Duration and Timeline:

Course components and contact hours: 25 hrs. Seminar; Workshop; mentoring; theorical pratice and x hrs autonomo work

• Presential component: 23-27 November 2026, Period of Time  (FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY)

 

Award, Credits and Certification

On sucessful completion of the course participants will receive 2 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance

Organized by:

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (Portugal ) Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Maria José Nogueira (IP Santarém)

Lígia Eduarda Pereira Monterroso  (IP Santarém)

Helena Caseiro (IP Santarém)

Sandra Costa (IP Santarém)

Goce Delcev University (Macedonia)

Daniela Baklioska (GDU)

External stakeholders that will be involved in the course:

Santarém City Council

IEFP – Public employment center that ssuport for job searching

Leziria Local Health Unit

 

Course Description and Learning Objectives

“This course is essential for training professionals capable of understanding the foundations of ethics, analyzing complex dilemmas, and making fair decisions. Furthermore, it develops critical skills to deal responsibly with the challenges posed by technological innovations and scientific research.”

 

Course Description:

• Onsite sessions:

During the face-to-face week, participants engage in an integrated learning experience that combines theoretical knowledge, problem-based learning (PBL) and cooperative group work. The programme progresses from understanding the principles and scope of ethics to exploring its practical and communicative dimensions. The first sessions introduce the philosophy of ethical principles and the need to respond coherently and calmly to everyday problems. As the week progresses, participants work together on cases that address simulated practice issues, where decision-making is central to the smooth functioning of teams. The course ends with activities focused on teamwork and interdisciplinarity, where participants reflect on their learning outcomes and share ideas through collective discussions and a moment of cultural exchange.

Follow-up / reflection: During this week, group activities will be proposed so that students can interact with each other, discuss topics, and present to the other participants in class. Course evaluation will be based on attendance at the proposed activities and completion of a satisfaction questionnaire.

Specific learning objectives include:

• Acquire informational knowledge and specific ethical standards;
• Develop skills for analyzing and resolving ethical dilemmas;
• Understand the principles and ethical practices of scientific research;
• Analyze the ethical implications of emerging technologies and innovations in the professional domain;
• Develop critical and ethical thinking skills to address complex situations and make informed and fair decisions.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Apply informational knowledge and specific ethical standards in professional practice;
• Identify, analyse, and resolve ethical dilemmas in a critical and responsible manner;
• Understand and adopt principles and ethical practices in scientific research;
• Assess the ethical implications of emerging technologies and innovations in the professional domain;
• Develop critical and ethical thinking to make fair and well-founded decisions in complex situations.

Which students would find this course useful for them?

This course may be suitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities and university:

• • Any area

This course may be suitable for those who have an interest in:

• • Solve problems
  • Build a more fair and equitable team and work spirit

• Recommended Language Level :
  • Basic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2), as the working language will be English

Application Process:

Interested applicants should

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/hYCuv3Qb9xHjTo7GA

Deadline for receipt of applications: October 14, 2026

A notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to sucessful applicants on the day 28 of month october 2026 (an acceptance letter will be sent by the host institution and will include program registration details)

Further Information

For any further information or queries related to the course, please contact:

Email: ligia.monterroso@essaude.ipsantarem.pt