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