***This course has been retired and is no longer being maintained. An updated version is available HERE***

Professional ethics can be a code of principles and well as represent how healthcare professionals handle their conduct with best standards and informed decisions.  Professional ethics can be viewed as the best benefit for both the client and for those in the profession.  When done well, proper conduct by healthcare professionals increases the public's trust in the profession and encourages clients to seek professional services.

Learning Objectives:

• Review what is meant by professional ethics and responsibility for healthcare professionals
• Discuss examples of applied moral codes to guide good professional ethics
• Integrate your personal values with professional ethics

Target Audience:  Allied Health Professionals, Dietitians, Educators/ Trainers, Nurses, General Public Health Staff, Case Manager

 

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s):  Tier One: Analytical/ Assessment Skills, Public Health Sciences Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills

 

Duration:  1.5 hrs

 

Continuing Education Information:  1.5 CECH for CHES

 

Format:  Web-based Training, Self-Study

 

Created/ Updated:  Sept 2016

 

Presenter:  Linda Axtell-Thompson, DBe, MBA