DESCRIPTION
This course provides a rich introduction to Ethics in Healthcare. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define ethics and ethical considerations unique to healthcare.
- Describe the four prima facie principles of healthcare ethics.
- Discuss additional concepts important to healthcare ethics.
- Examine ethical concepts related to the current healthcare climate.
- Examine ethical concepts related to classic ethics scenarios.
Course is approved for 2.5 CE/Contact Hours to the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category B
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehab Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
- CA Workers’ Comp Claims Adjusters
Course is approved for 2.5 ethics credits for Nurses, CCM, and CRC. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
Tags: 2.5 CE/Contact Hours, California Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjusters, CA WC, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselors, CRC, Critical Care Registered Nurse, CCRN, Ethics, Ethics in Healthcare, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare, LPN, LVN, NASW, Nurses, RN, Social Worker