Introduction to Ethical Decision-Making in Rehabilitation Sciences

Subject	Course No.	Credit Value
Philosophy	PHIL 3212	Three (3) credit hours

This course explores fundamental ethical principles and decision-making frameworks essential for rehabilitation settings. Participants will delve into key ethical theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics, and learn to apply these theories to real-world scenarios. The course also covers the integration of ethical theories into practice, development of personalized ethical decision-making frameworks, and strategies for navigating common ethical challenges in rehabilitation settings.

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Instructor: Sarah Morrison
Prerequisite: None

What you will learn

This course is designed to help you:

• Analyze ethical dilemmas in rehabilitation sciences using various ethical theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics.
• Synthesize ethical principles and theories to develop a personalized ethical decision-making framework applicable to real-world scenarios encountered in rehabilitation practice.
• Evaluate and critique ethical decisions and actions in rehabilitation settings through reflective writing, demonstrating an understanding of the complexities and nuances of ethical decision-making in professional practice.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• 4 x module quizzes (20% total)
• 1 x case study video reflection (10%)
• 1 x personalized ethical decision-making framework project (20%)
• 1 x reflection paper (20%)
• 1 x oral presentation (20%)
• 1 x self-evaluation (10%)

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition & fees. Learn more about our payment options.

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