Ethics in Gerontology & Geriatrics
General
Prefix
GERO
Course Number
520
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Explores ethical dilemmas in aging practice and policy, including autonomy in decision-making; interdisciplinary and interprofessional practice; confidentiality, consent and allocation of health care resources.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Apply concepts, components and theory of health and human service ethics.
Outcome
Apply the steps in ethical decision making with regard to health and human services.
Outcome
Identify and evaluate codes of professional conduct in health and human services fields.
Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of and evaluate regulations, standards and laws related to health and human services.
Outcome
Analyze dynamics and professional ethics of working with others in the health and human services field.
Outcome
Analyze current ethical issues in gerontology and geriatrics.
Outcome
Evaluate components of ethical best practice with regard to interests of clients, patients, and participants.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Dependencies
Programs
GERO520
is a
completion requirement
for: