Module #1 Introduction to Healthcare Ethics Overview of the importance of ethics in healthcare, key ethical principles, and ethical decision-making frameworks
Module #2 Ethical Theories and Principles In-depth exploration of ethical theories, including utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics, and their application to healthcare
Module #3 Legal Foundations of Healthcare Overview of the legal system and its impact on healthcare, including sources of law, legal structures, and regulatory agencies
Module #4 Informed Consent and Patient Autonomy Legal and ethical considerations of informed consent, including capacity, voluntariness, and disclosure
Module #5 Confidentiality and Privacy Ethical and legal obligations of healthcare providers to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy
Module #6 End-of-Life Care and Advance Directives Ethical and legal considerations of end-of-life care, including advance directives, DNR orders, and palliative care
Module #7 Reproductive Ethics Ethical and legal considerations of reproductive healthcare, including abortion, contraception, and assisted reproduction
Module #8 Genetic Testing and Genetic Engineering Ethical and legal considerations of genetic testing, genetic engineering, and gene editing
Module #9 Research Ethics and Informed Consent Ethical and legal considerations of research involving human subjects, including informed consent and institutional review boards
Module #10 Healthcare Professionalism and Boundaries Ethical principles and professional boundaries for healthcare providers, including professionalism, boundaries, and power dynamics
Module #11 Cultural Competence and Diversity Importance of cultural competence in healthcare, including cultural sensitivity, diversity, and health disparities
Module #12 Healthcare Resource Allocation and Rationing Ethical considerations of healthcare resource allocation, including rationing, access, and distributive justice
Module #13 Medical Error and Disclosure Ethical and legal considerations of medical error, including disclosure, apology, and error reporting
Module #14 Organ Donation and Transplantation Ethical and legal considerations of organ donation and transplantation, including allocation, distribution, and organ commerce
Module #15 Mental Health and Patient Rights Ethical and legal considerations of mental health, including patient rights, involuntary commitment, and confidentiality
Module #16 AIDS, Infectious Diseases, and Public Health Ethical and legal considerations of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, public health, and disease surveillance
Module #17 Healthcare Policy and Reform Overview of healthcare policy, reform, and access, including healthcare systems, financing, and delivery
Module #18 Professionalism and Burnout Importance of professionalism, self-care, and burnout prevention for healthcare providers
Module #19 Electronic Health Records and Health Information Technology Ethical and legal considerations of electronic health records, health information technology, and cybersecurity
Module #20 Health Disparities and Health Equity Importance of addressing health disparities and promoting health equity, including access, cultural competence, and social determinants
Module #21 Pharmaceutical Ethics and Industry Relationships Ethical considerations of pharmaceutical development, marketing, and industry relationships with healthcare providers
Module #22 Medical Futility and Futile Care Ethical and legal considerations of medical futility, including decision-making, conflict resolution, and patient autonomy
Module #23 Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Ethical and legal considerations of emergency preparedness and disaster response, including triage, resource allocation, and crisis communication
Module #24 Global Health Ethics Ethical considerations of global health, including international collaborative research, public health, and human rights
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Ethics and Legal Issues in Healthcare career
