Foundation for Professional Development
South African Ethics Guidelines
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Short course
Course type
3 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
5 CPD points
5 Ethics
(70% average required)
(70% average required)
Course overview
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, ethical decision‑making is no longer optional—it is essential to protecting patients, safeguarding professional credibility, and strengthening the integrity of South Africa’s health system. Health professionals face complex situations daily, where legal duties, ethical expectations, and professional standards intersect. Without a clear grounding in these guidelines, even well‑intentioned practitioners can make errors that carry serious professional and legal consequences. This course equips you with the confidence to navigate these challenges with clarity and integrity.
South African Ethics Guidelines offers a focused, practical, and engaging exploration of the ethical frameworks that guide professional behaviour. Over approximately three hours, you will unpack the ethical duties prescribed by the HPCSA, explore real‑world implications of breaching these guidelines, and evaluate how ethical, legal, and professional principles work together in everyday clinical practice.
Your learning culminates in a short quiz, and achieving 70% earns you 5 HPCSA‑accredited CPD points, recognising your commitment to ethical, patient‑centred care. Whether you are a general practitioner or another healthcare professional, this course empowers you to elevate your practice, and uphold the highest ethical standards expected in South Africa’s health professions.
Who is this course for?
South African doctors
Required qualification
MBChB
Course level
Beginner
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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 developer
Dr. Yoshna Kooverjee is a Senior Lecturer at Nelson Mandela University Medical School, where she coordinates the Theory and Practice of Medicine modules for first- and second-year MBChB students and teaches applied ethics across the programme. She holds an MBChB and an MPhil in Applied Ethics, reflecting a strong foundation in medicine and bioethics. Her clinical background in general practice is complemented by particular interests in addiction medicine and mental health. Her scholarly work focuses on the intersection of bioethics, professionalism, and social justice in health professions education, with a specific emphasis on African bioethics, informed consent, and decolonising pedagogy. In addition to her academic roles, she regularly presents Continuing Professional Development talks on ethics for practising clinicians.
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Student testimonials
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
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