Online courses in medical ethics are
available through the continuing education division of some medical
schools and as a part of both graduate and undergraduate degree
programs. Introductory online courses in medical ethics are also
sometimes offered as a part of associate degree programs.
Since physicians often treat patients daily, they need access to
online courses in order to easily keep up with continuing education
requirements. Online courses in medical ethics are often offered as part
of a continuing education certificate for physicians and medical
professionals. Other online courses in medical ethics are available in
master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs, and are aimed at
self-motivated students.
Course Requirements
Students in most online medical ethics courses need to have Internet
access and word processing capabilities. Many students will be required
to engage in virtual discussions and should be comfortable posting and
answering questions on Internet forums. Though courses are taught
through online software, students may have to purchase books and
additional reading material to complete online coursework. Because some
courses use audio or video files, students may be required to have
multimedia software available.
List of Online Courses
Introduction to Medical Ethics
This course is aimed at providing a general understanding of the ethical questions posed by maintaining and improving public
health.
It addresses ethical issues raised by clinical research and medical
practice. Students will likely engage in online classroom discussions
with classmates or write research papers.
Medical Ethics Overview
Students interested in an in-depth discussion of medical ethics at
the associate or bachelor's degree program level may take a general
medical ethics course. The course will likely cover traditional
philosophical ethical theories which students will then apply to
contemporary ethical dilemmas. Teachers may try to stimulate discussion
by requiring students to analyze and reply to their classmates'
questions in a public forum.
Clinical Topics in Medical Ethics
Mostly aimed at practicing physicians, this course discusses new
technological advances and ethical situations often encountered in
clinical practice. Students may utilize ethical decision-making models
and apply them to current ethical issues in clinical practice such as
end-of-life decision making, euthanasia or clinical research.
History of Medical Ethics
A study of the philosophical origins of medical ethics may be offered
in graduate degree programs. The course will likely explore the basics
of moral philosophy and classic ethical theories before discussing
contemporary medical ethics. The course may also introduce students to
the development of the idea of a medical professional and their role
throughout history.
No comments:
Post a Comment