Foundation for Professional Development

Law & Ethics for Nurses

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Short course

Course type

10 hrs

Study time

Online

Mode of learning

Course overview

Enhance your understanding of legal and ethical standards with our Law and Ethics for Nurses course, designed to empower nurses in delivering safe, professional, and ethically sound care.

In this 10-hour course, you’ll explore core ethical principles within South Africa's healthcare legislation, learn to uphold professional values and standards, and apply ethical reasoning in complex situations.

Gain practical skills in identifying and addressing misconduct, documenting unsafe practices, and influencing policy to foster a respectful and ethical work environment.

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Who is this course for?

South African Nurses

Required qualification

Nursing Qualification

Course level

 Beginner

Develop your professional skills

Why choose this course?

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers all key concepts and skills, ensuring a deep and thorough understanding of the subject.
  • Expert Developers: Learn from industry leaders and academic experts with years of real-world experience and insight.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Our online courses provide the flexibility and convenience of learning in your own time, from the comfort of your home or office.

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.

580 000+
Students 

27
Years

110
countries

FPD contact info

  shortprog@foundation.co.za
  +27 12345678

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Course Lessons

  • Certificate included

    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.

Course developer 

Prof
Sarie Human

Prof Sarie Human fully endorses the vision and mission of the ANSA. She shows leadership in both Nursing Education and in the promotion of professional practice for nurses and midwives. She has been actively involved in the facilitation of quality Nursing Education at both the University of Pretoria and the University of South Africa since 1975. She is a strategic-level member of the Tuition Committees at the University of South Africa at Departmental, School, and College and Senate level. She has been consulted by NEIs on curriculation issues to comply with legislative changes. As a member of the South African Nursing Council, she has been a member of the Education Committee as well as the Laws, Practice and Standards Committee since 2009. During this time, she was actively involved in the development of innovative supporting documents to NEIs and education-related documents to enhance effectiveness and quality. Prof Human has completed research at national and international levels and has published extensively in national and international peer-reviewed journals and books. She has successfully supervised more than 30 postgraduate students.

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Student testimonials

FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
- Josh Stobbard
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
- Josh Stobbard
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
- Josh Stobbard
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