ETHICS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Instructor
Natasha Lachenicht
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Instructor
kaleb
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Course Overview
How do ethical principles shape the decisions made in high-pressure emergency medical settings?
This course explores the fundamental ethical principles in prehospital and emergency care, equipping healthcare providers with the knowledge and decision-making skills to navigate complex ethical dilemmas.
Through real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and scenario-based quizzes, learners will examine topics such as informed consent, duty to act, end-of-life care, negligence, and social media ethics in EMS.
Whether you’re a paramedic, nurse, doctor, or EMS professional, this course provides practical ethical frameworks to enhance patient care and professional decision-making.
What You'll Learn?
- 100% Online | Self-Paced | CPD Accredited for 8 Ethics Points
- This course is ideal for:
- ✔ Paramedics, EMS personnel, and first responders
- ✔ Doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals
- ✔ Medical students and ethics scholars
- ✔ Anyone interested in emergency medical ethics
- No prior ethics training required
- Certification: Awarded upon course completion and submission of the assignment
Course Content
- IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION
- INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL ETHICS IN EM
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PATIENT AUTONOMY & CONSENT IN EMERGENCY CARE
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UNDERSTANDING INFORMED CONSENT
00:19:00 -
UNDERSTANDING CAPACITY
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PATIENT AUTONOMY & CONSENT IN EMERGENCY CARE
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END-OF-LIFE CARE & ETHICAL DECISION MAKING
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THE LIVING WILL, DNAR & MEDICAL FUTILITY
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PALLIATION & DECISION MAKING
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END-OF-LIFE CARE & ETHICAL DECISION MAKING
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DUTY TO ACT & PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
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UNPACKING DUTY & NEGLIGENCE
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DUTY TO ACT & PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
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ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN TREATING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
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TREATING & ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN
01:15:00 -
THE ELDERLY
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VICTIMS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE/ABUSE
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ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN TREATING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
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SOCIAL MEDIA & ETHICAL CONDUCT IN EM
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CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVACY RISKS IN SOCIAL MEDIA
01:00:00 -
SOCIAL MEDIA & ETHICAL CONDUCT IN EM
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ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTINGS
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ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTINGS
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- REFERENCES
- COMPLETION ASSIGNMENT
Eugene
Very well written and presented.
umbusongcobo
The course encouraged full engagement while incorporating a bit of fun, which enhanced the overall learning experience. I’m looking forward to taking more courses in the future.
Sphumule
Johann@rockethems.co.za
love it
Dr.Faradae
The course was informative and helped with reflection of common ethical principles that frequently are required in emergency medicine.
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