Course overview
The aim of this course is to explore ethics within the context of health. In this course, you will be introduced to a range of different approaches to thinking about ethics. You will focus on core ethical issues in health care practice such as end-of-life decision making, research ethics and ethical issues at the beginning of life. By examining real-world case studies, you will develop an understanding of ethical practice and the complex ethical challenges faced by health care providers. This course prepares you with the foundational knowledge needed to become an effective health professional.
- Concepts In Ethics
- Clinical Health Ethics
- Health Ethics & Communities
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse ethical problems in health care practice and policy
- Explain relevant ethical theories and concepts
- Propose an ethically appropriate course of action through synthesising and critiquing relevant evidence and theories
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 66737
Section FR01
Size 184
Available 178
Class number 66738
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 29
Class number 66739
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 66740
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 66741
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 66742
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 29
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