This 5-week, 40-hour micro-credential offers healthcare professionals and senior students an essential grounding in medical ethics at an intermediate level. Designed for practical application, the course equips learners with the tools to navigate complex ethical dilemmas encountered in clinical settings. Through interactive case discussions, reflective exercises, and structured ethical analysis, participants will engage with core principles such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
Key topics include informed consent, decision-making capacity, confidentiality, end-of-life care, and fair resource allocation. Learners will gain deeper understanding of how ethical reasoning intersects with cultural values, legal obligations, and professional responsibilities. The course emphasizes the development of practical skills in ethical communication, decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Upon completion, participants will be able to apply ethical frameworks confidently, communicate decisions with clarity and empathy, and contribute meaningfully to ethically sound clinical practice. This micro-credential enhances both personal insight and professional credibility, serving as a valuable asset for those involved in patient care, policy-making, or clinical education.
- Basic knowledge in medical ethics or bioethics
- Basic understanding of clinical practice or healthcare systems
- Proficiency in English
- Healthcare professionals, medial students (year 3 and above), or allied health personnel with clinical exposure