Course Code: REL-ALL-0-ELPA
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify definitions, similarities, and differences of common ethics terminology and concepts.
Describe the four healthcare ethical principles, their associated virtues and concepts, and their implications for clinical practice.
Describe the role of ethics rounds and committees in healthcare.
Apply an ethical decision-making model and ethical theories to ethical issues and dilemmas.
Outline:
Ethics in Healthcare
Healthcare Ethics
Key Takeaways
Ethical Principles for Healthcare Professionals
Overview of Healthcare Ethical Principles
Key Takeaways
Ethical Theories and Decision-Making in Healthcare
Ethical Decision-Making
Key Takeaways
Ethical Decision-Making Scenarios
Opioid Prescribing
Racism and Bias in Clinical Practice
Staffing Issues
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Cathryn Ayers, RN
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best.
Subject Matter Expert: Rebecca Smallwood, MBA, RN
Rebecca Smallwood, MBA, RN is a curriculum design professional with more than 30 years of experience spanning clinical practice, organizational development, and online education. She is a licensed RN and holds an MBA with a specialization in Healthcare Administration. Her career includes leadership roles in acute care hospitals, public health, and higher education. As a Curriculum Designer in the Acute Care vertical at Relias, she leads a high-performing team of writers in producing accredited CE, regulatory, and compliance content for healthcare professionals. She brings expertise in healthcare quality, infection control, instructional design, adult learning, and content development to advance organizational goals and improve learner outcomes.
Reviewer: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Reviewer: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a Certificate of Training in Weight Management and Advanced Training in Metabolic Adaptations. She also holds the Google Project Management Professional Certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; Pharmacists; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.