ETHICS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Instructor
Natasha Lachenicht
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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
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.
tinashecaptain
It was excellent
mikipretorius
Fantastic loved the content
Traver Venter
Great and insightful course. Definitely worthwhile.
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