DEH2811 Ethics

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Keywords

Online College Course , Health & Sciences

Project

Florida Regional Consortium for Technology Enabled Learning Solutions

Authors

Cheng, David
Franklin, Monica

Date Submitted

2014

Material Type

Online Course

Secondary Material Type

Hybrid/Blended Course

Institution

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Industry Partner

Department of Labor

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This course prepares the dental hygiene student to solve ethical dilemmas by developing decision-making skills. Moral philosophy is included in this course as an introduction to ethical principles and core values found in codes of ethics, and as a basis for critical-thinking. Students will use an ethical decision-making framework that involves recognizing an ethical dilemma to arriving at a possible solution that leads to an action that should be adopted. Students will also learn how to evaluate and justify the selected action. This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with an understanding of the political, social, environmental and professional issues that affect the practice of dental hygiene. These issues include: a) cultural diversity, b) legal and ethical responsibilities, c) sexual harassment d) problem solving and e) communication style.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance -- Ambulatory Health Care Services -- Offices of Dentists (6212)

Occupation (SOC)

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Dental Hygienists (29-2021)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization