Course Code: REL-ACU-0-HEFED
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe key ethical principles and their relevance to clinical decision-making.
Apply ethical frameworks to clinical scenarios involving patient care dilemmas.
Justify appropriate actions in ethically complex situations using a structured decision-making approach.
Outline:
Section 1: Applying Ethics Through Clinical Scenarios
Overview
The Four Principles Approach (Principlism)
Case Scenario
Framework
When It Should Be Used
Recommended Actions
Recap
Ethics of Care
Case Scenario
Framework
When It Should Be Used
Recommended Actions
Recap
Review
Virtue Ethics
Case Scenario
Framework
When It Should Be Used
Recommended Actions
Recap
Deontology (Duty-Based Ethics)
Case Scenario
Framework
When It Should Be Used
Recommended Actions
Recap
Review
Consequentialism (Utilitarianism)
Case Scenario
Framework
When It Should Be Used
Recommended Actions
Recap
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Interprofessional Ethics and Final Application
Overview
Disagreement Over Code Status
Ethical Tools in Practice
Key Takeaway
Bias in Clinical Decision-Making
Ethical Tools in Practice
Key Takeaway
Ethical Use of Limited Resources
Ethical Tools in Practice
Key Takeaway
Reflection and Application
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Strickland, M.Ed., RN CPAN
Nicole Strickland is a Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) writer at Relias and a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) with over a decade of experience in nursing and education, specializing in neurology and post-anesthesia care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Temple University. Her passion for instructional design led her to earn a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In her role, Nicole integrates her clinical and educational expertise to develop evidence-based, engaging content for healthcare professionals, focusing on translating complex medical information into practical, accessible learning materials.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Care and Case Managers; Educators; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; Pharmacists; Social Workers; Technologists and Technicians; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Clinics: Primary Care, Clinics: Rural Health, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.