Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion in Ethics and Law in Healthcare: An Introduction. This certification is accredited by the South African Medical Association (SAMA), highlighting your expertise in ethical and legal principles in healthcare. It will enhance your professional profile, equipping you for roles in healthcare management, policy-making, and compliance oversight, while supporting your continued professional development.
Ethics and Law in Healthcare: An Introduction | CPD: 4 Points | MDB015/MPDP/100/26
This Ethics and Law in Healthcare Short Learning Programme aims to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the ethical and legal considerations that underpin healthcare practices in South Africa.
Course Fee:
R395
Publisher:
LearnHUB, Regent Business School
Duration
3 - 4 Hours or Self-Paced
Course Mode
Fully Online
Course Format
Interactive & Video Based Learning
"This course was instrumental in helping me understand the ethical and legal frameworks that govern healthcare in South Africa. I now feel more confident in navigating complex situations and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The scenarios discussed in class have prepared me to handle real-life ethical dilemmas effectively."
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completing this course, you will be able to
- Recognise the role of ethics in shaping healthcare policies, regulations, and practices within the South African legal framework.
- Apply core ethical principles to address complex dilemmas in patient care, research, resource allocation, and end-of-life decisions.
- Understand and explain the legal frameworks governing healthcare in South Africa, focusing on patient rights and informed consent.
- Analyse and navigate ethical challenges in healthcare, balancing patient autonomy, justice, and professional responsibility.
- Integrate ethical considerations into decision-making processes across diverse healthcare settings, ensuring compassionate and informed care.
Meet our Expert Instructors
This course was crafted by our dedicated full-time lecturers. With extensive experience in both professional practice and education, our instructors excel at cultivating talent and maximising student potential.
Dr. Rowen Govender
Healthcare Academic and Leader at Regent Business School
Dr. Rowen Govender, Ph.D. in Clinical Medicine, is a leading healthcare academic with expertise in clinical medicine, healthcare management and microbiology. As an academic leader at Regent Business School, he focuses on integrating innovative teaching methods, including AI, AR and VR. Dr. Govender has published extensively on healthcare topics like HIV/AIDS and management practices and has led international collaborations. His leadership in academic committees reflects his dedication to advancing healthcare education.
Certificate of Completion
At LearnHUB, we believe in recognising your achievements every step of the way.
That’s why you will achieve a certificate for every course that you successfully complete.
Skilll set Development
- Understanding the role of ethics in healthcare policies and regulations
- Knowledge of legal frameworks governing South African healthcare
- Application of core ethical principles in healthcare practice
- Navigating complex ethical dilemmas in healthcare settings
- Addressing ethical issues in patient care, research, resource allocation and end-of-life decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
In this course, you will learn about the foundational principles of ethics and law in healthcare, including patient rights, confidentiality, informed consent, and legal frameworks guiding medical practice. The course emphasizes practical knowledge for navigating ethical dilemmas and legal compliance in a healthcare setting.
No specific prerequisites are required. This course is designed for healthcare professionals and individuals interested in medical ethics and law, regardless of prior experience. A basic understanding of healthcare systems will be advantageous.
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