Introduction to Clinical Ethics

This course explores the moral nature of the healthcare professions and common values-based conflicts in clinical practice. By examining everyday cases, exploring current issues in healthcare, and developing habits of reflective practice, learners will have the opportunity to recognize and respond to moral uncertainties that arise in the interprofessional clinical environment. The course presents practical knowledge and skills needed for ethics deliberation and decision making.

Course Number(s)
Location
Twin Cities

Term
Spring

Total Duration/Hours

37.5 hours

Faculty Contact(s)

Dr. Debra DeBruin, Center for Bioethics

IPE Phase of Development
Phase II: Skill-building

Theme(s)
Health Justice & Ethics

IPEC Competency Areas
Values & Ethics
Roles & Responsibilities
Interprofessional Communication

Participants'/Learners' Program of Enrollment
Audiology
Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Dental Therapy
Dietetics
Health Coaching
Medicine
Medical Laboratory Scienes
Nursing (BSN)
Nursing (MN)
Nursing (DNP)
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Psychology
Public Health (MHA)
Public Health (Nutrition)
Public Health (Other)
Speech Language Pathology
Social Work
Veterinary Medicine