Online Ethics in Healthcare

HCR 210 - Ethics for the Health Care Professional

Overview

This course introduces the complexity of ethical issues and challenges that face healthcare professionals in contemporary clinical practice. An overview of different philosophical positions, which serve as theoretical foundation for analysis of ethical conflicts will be presented. Students will explore how personal, professional, & societal values affect their approach to healthcare and is reflected in professional codes of ethics. Models of ethical decision-making will be presented as a means of critical analysis and resolution of ethical conflicts in healthcare.

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Course prerequisites and requirements

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.

Quick facts

Next start date:

Jan. 14, 2025 (8 weeks)

Credits: 3
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $25 + $400

What you’ll learn

Describe the nature of contemporary ethical issues in healthcare
Examine one’s own personal values as they relate to bioethical/healthcare issues
Describe the relationship among personal, professional, and societal values as they pertain to one’s professional role and ethical conflicts
Compare major tenets of selected theoretical ethical perspectives
Describe the purpose of Codes of Professional Ethics
Explore the meaning a Code of Professional Ethics has for one’s profession
Examine selected ethical issues in healthcare, demonstrating use of critical thinking skills
Demonstrate use of a process of clinical ethical decision-making

What to expect in class

Videos, readings, written assignments, interactive exercises, case studies, discussions, quizzes, and papers

Transcript

This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the HUAD: Humanities, Arts and Design General Studies requirement for Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.