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Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Distinguish among the
philosophical theories that represent principles of ethical decision-making. 5. Utilize a conceptual
framework for ethical decision-making that identifies alternative solutions. 11. Respect varied spirituality beliefs as they relate to healing OVERVIEW COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces health sciences students to ethical and bioethical issues confronting health care professionals and practitioners within the practice setting. The course utilizes various ethical theories as part of the learning process, by identification and analysis of ethical problems through listening and interacting with an interdisciplinary team in resolution of these dilemmas. Emphasis on the team approach to health care, through case analysis, is one of several approaches utilized to teach application of decision-making models. Finally, the course will familiarize students with ethical and legal considerations, patient-provider relationships, and the concepts of moral judgment. TEACHING METHODS The course format consists of individual lecture video, or panel presentation followed by small group discussions. Generally, each class begins with a 50 minute lecture or presentation followed by approximately 50 minutes of small group discussion. Occasionally, this format is modified. TIME OF CLASS Class will begin promptly at 5:10 P.M. If you arrive late, please enter the lecture hall quietly and be seated. Fire regulations prohibit sitting on the floor. Please note that once you enter the lecture hall you are expected to remain for the duration of the lecture. Talking or moving around during the lecture/presentation is discouraged, however your interaction with the presenter, when appropriate, is encouraged. Please leave the Hospital auditorium and all discussion rooms clean. Double check to make sure that you have all of your personal belongings and have disposed of all trash in the appropriate receptacles. BEHAVIORAL CODE FOR HEALTH CARE ETHICS · Honesty in signing attendance sheets. · Integrity and respect for professors, guest lecturers, and peers. · Attendance v Promptness v Regularity · Adherence to the Howard University code of Student Conduct. ATTENDANCE Successful completion of the course requires your attending and participating in both the large lecture and small discussion group. Attendance will be taken in large lecture and small group. Please “sign in” for both. You are strongly encouraged to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to large lecture for signing in and seating purposes. Sign-in Sheets will removed at 5:20 P.M. If you arrive after 5:20 P.M. please see your core faculty member for a written certification of your attendance. This certification should be submitted to the Health Care Ethics office within a week after your absence, and prior to the next class, or you will be counted as absent. As noted under Evaluation methods, attendance is 10% (ten percent) of your grade. The attendance percentage of your grade includes your physical presence and your preparation for small group case discussions: 1. Bringing cases to class. 2. Evidence of understanding the lecture. 3. Evidence of having done reading assignment (textbook). 4. Participation in case analysis- written and oral. Policies and PREREQUISITES All health care students enrolled in this course must have clinical experience or prior approval from their core faculty representative. Students enrolled in programs outside of Health Sciences must see Dr. Newman to assure proper enrollment into the course. EVALUATION METHODS COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADING: The following is the standard evaluation in place for all students. Please note that while the course is interdisciplinary, each college/school uses its own set of policies, guidelines, grading scales regarding final grade computation.
Quiz/ Midterm/ Final- Attendance is required! Only an official excused absence written by Core Faculty will be accepted by the Health Care Ethics office (1322R/S) for scheduling make-up exams. This should be submitted no later than one week following the absence.
Practicum - Students will be presented with ethical problems to solve during the last session. Faculty will evaluate them using a standard evaluation form (attached herein). Students will be divided into groups and graded by their small group faculty members. The group will be evaluated as a whole rather than as individuals, with the purpose of fostering the team concept. 30%
Students with Disabilities: (according to the American Disabilities Act)
Howard University is committed to providing an educational environment that is accessible to all students. In accordance with this policy, students in need of accommodations due to a disability should contact the Office of the Dean for Special Student Services for verification and determination of reasonable accommodations as soon as possible after admission to the University, or at the beginning of the semester. The Dean of Special Student Services, Dr. Barbara Williams, can be reached at (202) 238-2420.
REQUIRED/SUPPLEMENTAL TEXT REQUIRED TEXTBOOK John F. Monagle & David C. Thomasma, Health Care Ethics: Critical Issues for the 21st Century, (Aspen Publishers, Maryland, 1998) With a supplemental reading from Ethics in Clinical Practice.
SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCES On Reserve in the Health Sciences Library: “Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 4th Edition.”
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