Foundation for Professional Development
Ethics in the SA Healthcare Environment
Short course
Course type
10 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
9 CPD points
Ethics Points
(70% average required)
(70% average required)
Course Overview
Enhance your understanding of ethics in healthcare with our 10-hour course on Ethics in the South African Healthcare Environment. This course aims to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of ethical principles and their application in everyday practice.
You'll explore the meaning of "ethics" both in general and within the healthcare context, focusing on the principled underpinnings of ethics in healthcare, with a particular emphasis on the complexities in South Africa. The course delves into the relationship between ethics and law, and the vital role of human rights values in healthcare ethics. You will learn how to recognise and address ethical dilemmas, systematically approach ethical issues in healthcare management, and understand the importance of obtaining informed consent and maintaining confidentiality. Practical skills such as drafting basic consent forms and applying ethical rules in professional relationships are also covered.
Participants are assessed through multiple-choice questions, ensuring a thorough grasp of the material. Accredited for 9 CPD points with the HPCSA, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate ethical challenges in healthcare. Enrol now to deepen your ethical expertise and enhance your professional practice.
Who is this course for?
South African Healthcare Practitioners
Required qualification
Healthcare Practitioner Qualification
Course level
Beginner
Develop Your Professional Skills
Why choose this course?
- Learn at your own pace, when it suits you.
- Curriculum crafted by industry experts.
- Interactive online experience, including videos and activities.
- Additional resources to enhance your understanding and engagement.
- Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Foundation for Professional Development, a name synonymous with excellence in professional growth.
About the academic institution
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.
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Course Lessons
Course Author
Braam is a South African non-practicing Attorney with extensive knowledge regarding health care legislation and policy, medico-legal and medico-ethical matters, corporate governance and human rights principles and project management.
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